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2023 proved to be a challenging year for the global mining industry, with South Africa facing unique and complex issues. In this insightful article by Warren Beech, CEO of Beech Veltman Incorporated, we delve into the multifaceted challenges impacting the South African mining landscape. From deteriorating infrastructure to the complexities of environmental compliance, Beech provides a comprehensive overview. As we approach 2024, the article highlights key trends, positive advancements, and the crucial role of collaboration for the mining and natural resources sector in Africa. 🔗Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gMNCM7kp #miningindustry #mining #miningnews #miningtrends #miningengineering #mininginnovation #miningtechnology #miningexploration

The Minerals Council South Africa, in collaboration with accounting firm PwC and the Mandela Mining Precinct, will soon release its new 2022/23 report on the state of digitalisation, the Fourth IndustrialRevolution (4IR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) in South African mining.

The global transition to clean energy, combined with the potentially significant critical mineral deposits to be found in B.C., present an economic opportunity that could benefit British Columbians and the Canadian economy. As policymakers in B.C. develop the province's comprehensive critical minerals strategy, TSX/TSXV has surveyed a sample of listed #mining companies with operations in B.C. to gather insights into the current state of critical minerals mining and their perspectives on what a provincial strategy should aim to address. Read the #TMXPOV by Dean McPherson and Ariane Bourassa to see key recommendations from industry participants: http://ms.spr.ly/60479IFCJ

An additional $20 billion per year of investment in Australia’s mining industry is required for it to remain competitive over the next few decades, according to a BHP report. Read more > https://loom.ly/tvXv5Gg #CCIWA #WAWorks #MiningInvestment

In a recent discussion with Australian Mining, our Regional President Alexander Jason Elks, raised examples of FLS technologies like REFLUX® classifiers, smart sensor technology and process-control solutions that pave the way for more sustainable mining. 🌱   Jason explains how:  “𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵, 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘒𝘗𝘐𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮.” Together, we can redefine industry standards and create a more environmentally responsible future for mining.   Read the full article to explore our journey and the transformative power of collaboration 👇 https://lnkd.in/gwGvi3JF   #FLS #Mining #MiningInnovation

Here is an interesting article from Pickles about the risk mining companies will face in 2023 which has been proven correct: https://lnkd.in/dqJuRGGb Points 4 & 5 especially can be overcome with planning and working with suppliers who ensure continuous supply and pricing that does not increase out of the blue.

Clive Johnson discusses B2Gold Corp. strategy to diversify geographically. Clive mentions the B2 strategy to invest in junior exploration companies with significant exploration ground and strong management teams including Matador Mining B2 and prior company (Bema) began as exploration companies that transformed into multi-billion dollar corporations. #gold #goldexploration #newfoundlandandlabrador #investing #goldexploration #goldinvesting #criticalminerals #criticalmetals

We simply don't have the luxury not to energetically pursue domestic mining projects right now to build the massively expanded supply chains we need tomorrow. According to the International Energy Agency, annual copper demand alone is projected by 2050 to reach a level equal to all the copper consumed in the world between 1900 and 2021.

Like many countries, provincial/state governments' are not consistent when it come to how industry stakeholders view their attractiveness for mining in said region. No surprise there, as no country is consistent east to west/north to south. All having unique strengths, weaknesses, etc. In line with global trends, our British Columbia is making moves to standout and meet the opportunities critical minerals is promising - a critical minerals strategy for BC is afoot. We think a good place to start framing such a strategy would be to check with the people on the ground - mining companies in BC. Documenting their input here, we some conclusions of our own. Inline with our CEO John McKenzie's stated mandate to use TMX Group's leadership to advocate for our stakeholders, encouraging federal/provincial governments to make Canada's capital markets better; our government and public affairs team has been rather busy. Special thanks to Ariane Bourassa from that team for pushing this latest example forward.