Gem of an idea
Countries across Africa are trying to regulate the trade and production of their precious stones to curb corrupt practices and control the lucrative industry.
Labouring the point
The platinum strike of 2014 has been historic on a number of levels and its effects on the South African mining industry will continue to be felt for years.
Healthy respect
In South Africa’s mining sector, already racked by long-running confrontations between mining companies and their employees, several legal actions related to industrial disease continue to gather pace.
In the pipeline
Infrastructure is paramount if Africa is to take full advantage of its myriad sources of natural gas.
Running the risks
New methods are combating security and medical emergencies at remote mining locations.
