Environmental, closure risk are key aspects of mining due diligence
The viability of mining projects can increasingly be compromised by unforeseen challenges to their environmental and social sustainability – highlighting […]
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Specialist water sealing – a critical capability in underground mining
Sealing water fissures underground is a specialised capability requiring advanced engineering, drilling precision and carefully selected grouting technologies to control
Key changes to diesel rebates imminent
After a long review process that started in 2015, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is fundamentally changing how the diesel rebate system works. Traditionally, diesel refunds were processed through the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, and in future, they will be treated as a standalone Customs and Excise rebate. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Andrew Hancock, tax consultant at Colenbrander Inc., unpacks the changes and their impact. By Munesu Shoko.
Safety training in mining evolves to embrace critical thinking
The mining sector’s significant progress in health and safety – with fatalities declining from 200 to 41 over the two