Issue 10

Nguvu Mining : Advancing West African Mining

Angela List, Founder and CEO of Nguvu Mining, details the group’s advantageous acquisitional history and exciting future developments that will solidify its position at the forefront of West Africa’s mining landscape.

Thor Explorations : The Gold Standard in Mining

Advancing notable gold mining projects across Nigeria, Senegal and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire, Thor Explorations is positioned for continued organic growth across West Africa. Segun Lawson, CEO, tells us more.

Bauba Resources (Pty) Ltd : Telling a New Story About Mining

Bauba Resources (Pty) Ltd is a mining company with a difference. Jonathan Knowlden, MD, discusses the company’s recent activities against the backdrop of a continuously fluctuating South African socioeconomic landscape.

Fraser Alexander : Transforming Mine Waste into Societal, Environmental, and Economic Value

Fraser Alexander is a global partner adding value to mining, waste, and infrastructure through smart solutions. We speak to Lourens De Koning, COO, about the company’s extensive history and plans for a sustainable future.

SPH Kundalila : Harnessing Historical Heritage

As the South African leader of turnkey mining solutions, SPH Kundalila has become an influential titan of this vast industry. We speak to Graeme Campbell, Managing Director, about the company’s exceptional staff, fleet, and range of game-changing services.

Xanadu Mines : Exploring a Great Copper Frontier

Xanadu Mines discovers and defines international porphyry copper-gold mines in the country and the surrounding region. Spencer Cole, Chief Development Officer, and Colin Moorhead, Managing Director, tell us more.

ASPASA : Spotlight

We sit down with Letisha van den Berg, Director of the surface mining industry association, ASPASA, who outlines the organisation’s crucial role in advocating for SA’s small surface mining and quarrying industry.

Letšeng Diamonds : Diamonds in the Sky

Uniquely located at an altitude of over 3,000 metres, Letšeng Diamonds is in the business of mining, producing, and selling rough diamonds. CEO, Motooane Thinyane, updates us on the mine’s latest developments.

Debswana Diamond Company : Brightening Botswana’s Future

Producing some of the world’s most precious diamonds, Debswana Diamond Company’s four cutting-edge mine sites are key drivers of Botswana’s socioeconomic growth. Andrew Maatla Motsomi, CEO, delves deeper.

Malawi Chamber of Mines : Spotlight

The Malawi Chamber of Mines is a group operating in the minerals industry for the advancement of sustainable mineral exploitation for the benefit of members, government, and local communities. Grain Malunga, Coordinator, tells us more.

BHP Xplor : Empowering Xploration

Marley Palin, Head of BHP Xplor, unearths the accelerator programme designed to expedite exploration efforts for early-stage companies seeking critical minerals crucial for the energy transition.

Nordic Iron Ore : A Regenerative Operation

Using modern technology to restart activities in an existing mine area in a sustainable manner, Nordic Iron Ore emerges as a mining company with a difference. Ronne Hamerslag, CEO, outlines the company’s goals.

Resourcing Tomorrow : Securing a Future for Metals and Minerals

Resourcing Tomorrow is an international mining event that drives real change in the sector. We catch up with Andrew Thake, Divisional Director, about its plans for an even more impactful 2025 programme.

Sealing the Future : How Advanced Technologies are Driving Sustainable Mining

Warren Smith, Global Mining Market Director for John Crane, highlights how next-generation smarter seals are key to conserving water and ushering in a new era of eco-friendly mining.

Opulent Opals : Digging Deep into Opal Mining

The enchanting world of opals captivates the spirit, as their radiant colours inspire creativity, intertwining profound historical significance with symbols of hope. We explore the journey of these magical gemstones and their resurgence in modern culture.