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Sound Exploration – the Bedrock of Every Mining Project

Marcin Wertz, Alan Page, Ivan Doku, Nicolaas Steenkamp - November 12, 2025

Importance of density, mapping, and due diligence in accurate resource estimation during exploration.

TAGS: Mineral Resource Estimation, mining compliance, Due Diligence Studies, Resource Modelling
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Africa: Heavy Minerals Scoping Study

SRK South Africa - August 1, 2025

SRK conducted a 2024 scoping study for a heavy minerals project on Mozambique’s coast, covering 25,000 ha across three permit areas.

TAGS: Mozambique, iImenite, zircon, rutile, mining cost estimates
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Navigating Local Complexities in GISTM Emergency Planning

Andries Fourie, Wouter Jordaan, Kavandren Moodley - March 1, 2025

GISTM compliance in South Africa demands inclusive EPRPs, addressing informal settlements and engaging local stakeholders.

TAGS: GISTM, Disaster Management, Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, TSF, Tailings Storage Facility, Communities, Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans, Public Sector
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Due Diligence a Cornerstone of Mining’s Future – Consultancy

Joseph Mainama, Marcin Wertz, Jaco van Graan - February 21, 2025

It is increasingly vital for shareholders and financiers to get expert and independent corroboration on mining resources, plans, valuations and other aspects of each venture as mining projects are increasingly being presented with a wide and growing range of risks.

TAGS: Due Diligence, Mining, Shareholder, Valuations, Geotechnical, Groundwater
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Learning at the Heart of Charting Mining's Future

Andrew van Zyl - December 3, 2024

Facing a raft of shifting expectations and operating conditions, mining today is having to balance its traditionally risk-averse culture with an openness to experimentation - and at times even learning from failure.

TAGS: Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, CMSI, Responsible Mining, Mine Safety, Operating Conditions, Mine Failures, Innovative Solutions, Standards and Frameworks
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