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Business management consultants OIM Consulting’s supervisory programme has managed not only to improve the efficiency of mine supervisors but also increase mine production.   The Coaching to Performance programme aims to encourage mine supervisors to achieve greater competency and capability in their roles by actioning daily key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve the mine’s operational outcomes, notes OIM Consulting MD Arjen de Bruin.

The Joburg Indaba, hosted by mineral resources, energy and mining conference specialists Resources 4 Africa, draws together captains of the industry, government officials and investors to present their strategic thoughts on the current state of the mining sector. During the event – to be held on October 5 and 6 – industry dignitaries Mark Cutifani and Sipho Nkosi will engage in conversation on how to ‘think global and act local’.

Addressing the nation on the ongoing energy crisis on July 25, 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reinforced the direction in which the country’s energy-generation market is moving, which has created various opportunities to secure a reduction in South Africa’s carbon footprint, says mining industry employers’ organisation Minerals Council South Africa communications head Allan Seccombe. These opportunities include South Africa’s mining industry not only reducing its reliance on State-owned power... Читать дальше...

The green energy revolution in South Africa presents potential positive and negative consequences for the economy, says professional services firm Deloitte Energy, Resources and Industrials leader Andrew Lane. This revolution involves a shift away from fossil fuel-based energy sources, including an initial transition from coal to gas.

More than 150 women veterans will gather this weekend in Kearney for the first Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium.

HIGH SCHOOLFOOTBALL: MVC—Reedsburg at Onalaska, 7 p.m.; Holmen at Sparta, 7 p.m.; Central at Tomah, 7 p.m.; Logan at Baraboo, 7 p.m. Coulee—Westby vs. Aquinas at UW-L, 7 p.m.; West Salem at G-E-T, 7 p.m.; Black River Falls at Arcadia,…

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Researchers studied wild raccoons for two years, observing which animals had the problem-solving skills to press a button for a reward.

Like countries across Latin America, Argentina was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Infection and death rates surged despite the government in Buenos Aires implementing a strict lockdown. Those events severely battered an already fragile economy and fiscally challenged government. During 2020, Argentina’s gross domestic product shrank by a stunning 9.9%. Despite GDP growth rebounding by an impressive 10.2% during 2021 Argentina finds itself mired in another economic crisis. Inflation is spiraling... Читать дальше...

Water security remains one of the biggest challenges facing South Africa, with the country’s supply facing many threats amid increasing demand and relatively low water availability. While the situation may not yet be an absolute crisis, if left unchecked, South Africa’s water sector is a few years away from water shortages that will have a similar impact to that of the current electricity shortages forcing State-owned power utility Eskom to implement intermittent load-shedding.

We last saw Copenhagen planks in our rundown of the best bodyweight exercises that actually build strength. But it’s an under-appreciated exercise, and deserves a spotlight of its own. The Copenhagen plank looks a bit like a side plank: You’re leaning on your hand or elbow, other arm away from the ground, trying to…

Breitling has been into slow-mo horology since the mid 1960s.

Michelin-starred Igniv Bangkok at the St. Regis hotel is to feature a special event showcasing vegetarian fine dining from Sept 29 to Oct 3.

When it comes to a profound culinary matter and taste-buds pleasure, the name chef Chumpol never disappoints.

Billing itself as a source of inspiration, Modernform Group has turned a timeworn house on Sukhumvit 49 into a new lifestyle community space called Modernform Forty 9. Under the concept of "House Of Fulfilled Living", visitors to this new showroom may feel at home with the plush furniture and other decorations arranged to keep this house alive at all times. It offers a modern-form experience in a...

With its world-class facilities, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center reopened last week. In addition to expanding in size from 65,000m² to 300,000m², the new centre is decorated with several impressive art pieces including The Rice and The Seed.

Stories about the high school King and Queen, cool kids, outcasts, bullies, romance, friendships or even rivalry never get old in teen movies because there will always be a new generation who appreciate coming-of-age stories. Netflix's latest original Do Revenge is another teen comedy presented on the platform time and time again, like The Kissing Booth series, To All The Boys I've Loved Before...

The setting is a house on stilts located in a Myanmar military base in the middle of what until then had been known as the civil war's black area. The time was April 2012. The scene was Kyauk Kyi in Myanmar's Bago Region which is basically a free-fire zone for the Myanmar military.

In a country where voters are increasingly opposed to a state funeral for Shinzo Abe, support for the event remains high among younger Japanese who see themselves as having benefited from his economic policies during his record run as premier.

Hoping to give tourism a boost in the post-pandemic era on Oct 1, the government has revised its visa rules, extending the validity of certain visas to entice foreign tourists to travel to the kingdom. But the move, while noteworthy, still falls short of the mark.

Businesses in Phuket want to pivot the province to gastronomy, international education, marinas, medical services, meetings and conventions, sports, smart city development and tuna exports to reduce dependency on the tourism sector after it was severely hit by the pandemic.

The Foreign Trade Department has vowed to apply digital innovations and modern world trade to boost Thailand's export competitiveness over the next 12 months, while enhancing and upgrading foreign trade-related services to facilitate exports.

Grab, an on-demand superapp available in Southeast Asia, is sharpening its focus on "Quick Commerce" by ramping up efforts to attract small-sized merchants to its GrabMart platform to drive growth in this high-potential segment.

The Treasury Department plans to award a contract to Vongsayam Korsang Co, the winning bidder of its concession to manage and operate the main water transmission pipeline system in eastern Thailand.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and state-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) are launching fractional depositary receipts (DRx), a tool that can help investors buy a part of leading global companies such as Apple and Tesla Inc.