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IN THIS MONTH ' S ISSUE
15 Country in focus : There is more to Zambian mining than copper 17 Technology : The role of particle counting in oil analysis 19 Excursion : Nkomati nickel mine revisited 23 Business : Investment in African minerals - timing and collaboration critical for global decarbonisation 27 MTE Exhibitions : MTE celebrates its 30th birthday anniversary in Zambia 2023
33 Health and Safety : A spotlight on FOG prevention Part 2 : Sibanye-Stillwater highlights challenges in underground lighting
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39 A missed opportunity to clarify the law on deductibility of relocation expenditure
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41 Partnership focus marks supplier progress in Africa
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46 Why you shouldn ' t only be thinking ROI
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