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The Crucible - Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)

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Welcome to The Crucible, where the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy gives you a front row seat to conversations with specialists in the Minerals and Metals sector. SAIMM has well over 100 years’ experience in, and commitment to, protecting the professional standards of our industry. Join us as we discuss key issues, and global initiatives, to give you the relevant information needed to make informed decisions, to influence policy that directly affects our sector, and to help our industry grow in an uncertain future.

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Infrastructure and how it impacts Africa's copper production | Freda Gordon 21.08.2023 26:47

In this episode, Zelmia Botha is joined by Freda Gordon, Director at Acuity Commodities, to talk about infrastructure and how it impacts Africa's copper production. Visit the SAIMM Website

The Fall of a Giant by Dr Ian Robinson 04.08.2023 36:18

Melanie Walker, anchor of The Reading Room, is in conversation with Dr Ian Robinson about his book The Fall of a Giant which looks at the history of the South African mining industry. What is happening in the world of mining? Has the Giant fallen? Visit the SAIMM Website

Your path to professional excellence - Insights from SAIMM's Presidents 18.05.2023 24:29

Join the present and past presidents of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) as they discuss the importance of joining professional bodies and accredited institutes. Discover why SAIMM should be your first choice, offering collaborative platforms and industry expert networks for constructive solutions and industry-standard protection. Unleash the potential of being part...

Welcome to The Crucible with SAIMM 22.09.2022 2:04

Back in 1886, gold was discovered in Johannesburg, but the ore became more pyritic, and mining slowed dramatically, since the gold could not be extracted with any of the then available chemical processes or technologies. This crisis was averted, and the world's largest mining industry was saved when 14 chemists and metallurgists came together to solve the problem, collaboratively and innovatively....