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IN THIS MONTH ' S ISSUE
REGULARS
3 |
Comment |
5 |
African buzz |
10 |
Global news |
13 |
Projects and exploration |
57 |
African Energy |
64 |
Plant and equipment |
70 |
POPI Act |
71 |
Buyer ’ s guide |
FEATURES
16 |
Country in focus : Uranium-rich Niger prospects impeded by |
politics ? |
18 |
Excursion : Talking to Bernard Swanepoel – Exploring the realities |
of SA Mining , extracted at Joburg Indaba 2024 |
21 |
African Mining outlook 2025 : Mining Indaba preview |
" Future-proofing African mining , today !" |
21 |
In an unpredictable world , mining builds resilience in |
Africa |
25 |
A dim African exploration outlook |
26 |
UK ’ s strategic commitment to critical minerals in Africa |
– partnering for a sustainable future |
29 |
Future-proofing SA mining with CPS on TMM |
33 |
Formalising ASM in Africa for sustainability |
39 |
Future-proofing African mining – building a resilient , |
safe and sustainable industry |
43 |
Invest in AI today to future-proof African mining |
46 |
Technology : FLS streamlines critical minerals output with |
R & D-driven innovations |
51 |
Mining and Technical Exhibitions : Traversing the year ahead |
with MTE |
52 |
Health and Safety : Fit for women |
54 |
Business : Global explosives management legislation and its |
local impact |
FINANCE FORUM
60 Adapting SA tax legislation to the evolving mining industry
CRADLE TO GRAVE
INCORPORATING
62 Processing and technology in the mining industry
INSIGHT
69 Enabling value-driven localisation in the mining supply chain
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