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FPB CEO quits three months after assuming post
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (126+ words) Communications minister Solly Malatsi confirms the resignation of advocate Norman Gidi as Film and Publication Board CEO....
How AI is reshaping Bitcoin " and what it means for traders
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (596+ words) AI-driven macro shifts are increasingly influencing Bitcoin's volatility and trading behaviour, says Doto....
This festive season, don't leave mining safety to chance
5+ mon, 5+ hour ago (394+ words) As the holiday season approaches, most people wind down. Mines, however, do not have that luxury. Production continues, machinery runs, people work underground, and risk doesn't take a holiday. In fact, this is the time of year when stretched teams,…...
SALT seen as defining moment for South African science
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (761+ words) The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), Africa's largest optical telescope and one of the most powerful in the world, this week turned 20, with an event to commemorate its astronomical excellence and breakthroughs. This flagship facility for South African and global…...
Achieving GISTM compliance in African mining with IOTDC
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (306+ words) IOTDC's Sentinel tailings-monitoring platform turns GISTM principles into day-to-day practice. - Achieving GISTM compliance in African mining with IOTDC Mining operations across Africa face pressure to comply with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). This standard emphasises governance, early…...
Aker BP Leverages Cognite Atlas AI" to Pioneer an AI-First Future in Exploration and Production
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Aker BP's "AI-first strategy" was developed to help lead the energy sector into a data-driven future by seamlessly integrating AI applications within industrial settings and business objectives to innovate and deliver results across the business. This includes automating complex processes…...
Can battery energy storage systems help power the future of mining in Africa?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (785+ words) Against this background, the African mining industry is beginning to explore the viability of battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a potential solution to chronic power supply challenges. We unpack the advantages of BESS technology after first looking at the…...
AI, smart spending are reshaping mining's future
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (724+ words) To compete in a rapidly evolving industry, mining, minerals and metals (MMM) companies must digitise, automate and decarbonise " without sacrificing cost efficiency. The key lies in strategically adopting AI and cloud technologies while embedding sustainability into every operational decision. This is…...
Can technology dig mining out of its slump?
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (837+ words) Recent numbers paint a dismal picture of South Africa's mining sector. How can technology help? Can technology dig mining out of its slump? Recent numbers paint a dismal picture of South Africa's mining sector. How can technology help? Capital expenditure…...