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Credited with transforming one of the world’s biggest mining companies, mining veteran Mark Cutifani was awarded the Brigadier Stokes Memorial Award by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM). The Award is considered to be the highest honour to be bestowed by the South African mining and metallurgical sector in recognition of meritorious service to the industry.

The GMPA is pleased to welcome its newest member association, the West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM).  Established in 2012, WAIMM is focused on strengthening professionalism as a wider part of sustainability in the resources industry within the West African sub-region and beyond.

Studying for a PhD presents its own challenges. From deciding where to study to the application process and finding the ideal work/life balance, can be a different experience for each person studying at different countries. Or maybe not?

We spoke to members of GMPA partners who are currently studying or recently graduated and this is what they had to say about their experience. 

This latest publication, edited by Kimberly Finke Morrison, comes complete with the latest research and expertise on tailings. As long as we have mining and mineral processing, tailings and the responsible management thereof will remain at the forefront with a company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, in part, a reflection of how well tailings risks are being managed.