During 2024 we ramped up our digital media content with our Digital Diary series and industry news and reports. Here are our highlights of the year!
MITV on the Ground (OTG) at Venetia Diamond Mine
Digital Diary series:
At Mining Indaba 2024 we launched MITV and it will be a firm fixture at #MI25 – here are some of the in-depth interviews from this year’s event:
Looking ahead, we anticipate the African mining sector in 2025 to be shaped by significant trends driven by global demand, sustainability goals, and technological advancements.
Africa's rich reserves of cobalt, lithium, and rare earth metals will gain increased attention as global industries strive to meet the demand for clean energy and digital technologies. Countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa will play pivotal roles in supplying these resources.
Mining companies will focus on reducing carbon footprints, managing water resources effectively, and aligning operations with global sustainability goals. This includes renewable energy integration in mining operations.
There will be an emphasis on building local refining and processing capabilities to boost economic benefits within the continent, reducing dependency on raw material exports.
Technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain will enhance efficiency, safety, and transparency in mining operations, driving cost reductions and improving productivity.
Efforts to formalize and integrate ASM into the broader mining sector will aim to enhance livelihoods and ensure regulatory compliance.
Investment in infrastructure like railroads and ports will facilitate smoother logistics and enable mining in remote areas.
Africa's growing importance in global supply chains will lead to new partnerships and negotiations, especially with regions like the EU and the US, aiming to secure critical mineral supplies.
Enhanced focus on workforce safety, including mental health support and accident prevention, will be prioritized with advanced monitoring technologies.
There will be increased exploration activities to address resource depletion concerns and meet future demands.
Mining companies will strive to strengthen relationships with local communities through equitable partnerships, job creation, and shared benefits from mining activities.
These trends underscore a shift towards more sustainable, technologically advanced, and community-focused mining practices across Africa.
- MITV Episode One - Beneath the Surface: Exploring Venetia’s Autonomous Mining Style
- MITV Episode Two - Inside the Control Centre Powering Autonomous Mining
- MITV on the Ground Episode Three - Women in Mining
- MITV on the Ground Episode Four - Community
Digital Diary series:
- Tim Walwyn, Country CEO of Innomotics South Africa
- Christian Erdelyi, Kal Tire Mining Tire Group, Christian Erdelyi
- Johan Pretorius, Schneider Electric
- Mike Teke, Chief Executive Officer of Seriti Resources
- Marna Cloete, President of Ivanhoe Mines
- Michael Bruno, CEO & Founder of Nerospec
- Daniel Litvin, Founder of Critical Resource
- Raksha Naidoo, Chairperson of Women in Mining South Africa
At Mining Indaba 2024 we launched MITV and it will be a firm fixture at #MI25 – here are some of the in-depth interviews from this year’s event:
- The implications for mining of new nuclear technology - Dr Kelvin Kemm
- Reimaging partnerships in African mining - Sinead Kaufman
- The future of PGMs from a PGM miner - Phoevos Pouroulis
- The future of the manganese industry - Sihle Mdluli
- Africa's vision for positive disruption in mining - Marit Kitaw
- The definition of abated coal is broader than you think - Michelle Manook
- Ghana’s critical minerals strategy - Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor
- Automotive and electronics – what’s driving their investment in mining? - Jennifer Peyser
- Mine of the future: Are you ready? - Joseph Starwood
- Major mining companies commit to creating a nature positive future - Rohitesh Dhawan
Looking ahead, we anticipate the African mining sector in 2025 to be shaped by significant trends driven by global demand, sustainability goals, and technological advancements.
Africa's rich reserves of cobalt, lithium, and rare earth metals will gain increased attention as global industries strive to meet the demand for clean energy and digital technologies. Countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa will play pivotal roles in supplying these resources.
Mining companies will focus on reducing carbon footprints, managing water resources effectively, and aligning operations with global sustainability goals. This includes renewable energy integration in mining operations.
There will be an emphasis on building local refining and processing capabilities to boost economic benefits within the continent, reducing dependency on raw material exports.
Technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain will enhance efficiency, safety, and transparency in mining operations, driving cost reductions and improving productivity.
Efforts to formalize and integrate ASM into the broader mining sector will aim to enhance livelihoods and ensure regulatory compliance.
Investment in infrastructure like railroads and ports will facilitate smoother logistics and enable mining in remote areas.
Africa's growing importance in global supply chains will lead to new partnerships and negotiations, especially with regions like the EU and the US, aiming to secure critical mineral supplies.
Enhanced focus on workforce safety, including mental health support and accident prevention, will be prioritized with advanced monitoring technologies.
There will be increased exploration activities to address resource depletion concerns and meet future demands.
Mining companies will strive to strengthen relationships with local communities through equitable partnerships, job creation, and shared benefits from mining activities.
These trends underscore a shift towards more sustainable, technologically advanced, and community-focused mining practices across Africa.
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