Rare earth elements are crucial to modern technology and are one of the most important components in the manufacturing of many products. Their significance has made them political weapons in the Trade War, too. But …
Fuel is crucial to powering the world around us. Various types of fuel are used every day, from heating and cooking to powering huge machinery. Some fuels are better for certain applications – like heavy …
The US Geological Society has classified Africa as holding immense mineral reserves, including diamonds, platinum and gold – the mining of which contributes hugely to GDP and tax revenue of African countries. But now mines …
A reprieve from the US-China Trade War may see cooled tensions and a start to global economic stability, but the truce may be too little, too late. Find out how the year-long trade struggle impacted …
Much like the Mining Charter of 2017, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe’s revised 2018 Charter III aimed to remodel the mining industry in line with B-BBEE principles. It has had major implications for the industry …
The mining industry is one of the world’s largest, most lucrative commercial trades. Providing hundreds of thousands of jobs around the world, many resources go into this enormous industry – including some massive diesel powered …
HFO: Powering Industry HFO has been a reliable fuel source for industry for decades; initially used as a marine fuel, its qualities were soon put to use in other industries, such as the power industry. …
South Africa’s economy was built on the back of the mining industry and, particularly, two coveted commodities both discovered in never-before-seen quantities in our mineral-rich country – gold and diamonds. Not only do South Africa’s …