To encourage the entry of more women into engineering and scientific professions, women in these positions can reach out and highlight their achievements, according to SRK Consulting (South Africa) senior engineering geologist Basetsana Mmileng.

By Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting

In mining, the goals are clear: safety, productivity, profitability.

The demand for modular infrastructure in Zambia’s mining sector is currently growing rapidly as the industry expands to meet global copper demand. With copper prices remaining at very favourable levels, nearly all mines in the region are undergoing significant expansion projects.

In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to sustainable community development, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions recently celebrated the achievement of 39 community members who successfully completed its Foundational Learning Competence (FLC) programme - an essential steppingstone to skills training, employment and economic inclusion.

Booyco Engineering has successfully fulfilled a significant order for Tanzania, supplying a total of 20 HVAC systems to a mining operation in that country. Comprising ten of its A009 4kW 24VDC evaporator units and ten of its B009 7kW 24VDC condenser units, the scope of supply included installation kits and compressors.