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IN THIS MONTH ' S ISSUE
REGULARS
2 POPI Act 3 Comment 4 African Buzz 6 Global news 9 Projects and exploration 31 African Energy 37 Plant and equipment 39 Buyer ’ s guide
FEATURES
South Africa Coronavirus Hotline Number : 0800 029 999 Monday - Friday | 8am - 4pm
12 Country in focus : The mysterious Horn of Africa : Somalia ,
Somaliland and Puntland 14 Operations : Gold Fields shines on the global stage 18 Excursion : Karo Platinum – a once in a life-time project ( Part 2 ) 21 MTE Exhibitions : Word on- and under-ground in a groundbreaking first trimester 26 Technology : Survival of the fittest – an interplay of software , automation , energy 28 Health and Safety : Topographical correction – visualising beyond the surface for safety
FINANCE FORUM
33 The ever-changing expatriate tax law in SA
CRADLE TO GRAVE
35 Processing and technology in the mining industry
INSIGHT
38 Mitigating strike-related violence
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