Deep Insights #57: Achieving Zero Harm

Zack Harwanger of Open Mineral unpacks the DRC-US critical minerals deal. Who wins and what does it mean for the region’s geopolitical environment?

Eben van Zyl, Partner at Beech Veltman Inc. and an expert in mine health and safety legislation talks about the trends and changes in the legislature that are ensuring that every worker goes home safely.  He also touches on the challenges that need to be overcome to achieve Zero Harm.

Warren Beech gives an honest opinion about the African mining landscape for 2025.  

From unsafe working conditions and gender discrimination to limited representation in leadership, women face significant challenges in the male-dominated mining sector. Yet, by uniting, women are building networks, advocating for change, and breaking barriers.In this episode, we speak to Raksha Naidoo, chief executive of The Particle Group and chairperson of Women in Mining South Africa, about the progress women in mining have achieved. 

In this episode, Yandi Mini, Principal at Boston Consulting Group explains why there is reason to be optimistic about South Africa’s mining sector. He also chats about how we can address the challenges we face.

Illegal mining in South Africa is an ongoing concern in the country. While steps have been taken to curb this heinous crime, are we doing enough to put a stop to it? Stephen Nthite, Director at multidisciplinary law firm, Beech Veltman gives us more deep insights into this pertinent topic.

The Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 is an initiative that seeks to ensure ESG best practice is implemented in all spheres of the mining sector. In doing so, it aims to create a sector that is transparent, does not infringe on human rights and one that can achieve net zero carbon emissions.

Precious metals consultant Dr. David Davis unpacks his Auctus Metals report that highlights a turbulent future for PGM supply due to South Africa's energy crisis.

The growing adoption of electric vehicles is driving a rapidly increasing demand for rechargeable batteries and their input commodities. In this episode, the Director of Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions PETER MAJOR gives HLENGIWE MOTAUNG a forecast for the short and long-term future of battery metals into the year 2030.

Mining and labour analyst Mamokgethi Molopyane takes a recap of the year 2022 in the South African mining landscape. We discuss the Sibanye Stillwater strike and retrenchments, New technology in mining, the Jagersfontein crisis and the just transition- the future of coal mine workers.