MJT Blog
Mining Journalism Training (MJT) trainees are offered the opportunity to write about their experience of attending the programme with the winning submission receiving a special prize. All articles that meet the stipulated criteria are published on this platform.
The hidden treasure beneath the earth
Mines play a huge role as well in the communities development programmes by developing infrastructure and enhancing the community member`s economic statuses…
Mining is the future
Menar Academy hosted its two day, third annual Mining Journalism Training last week on Thursday at the Sandton Convention Centre and on Friday it proceeded to Canyon Coal Mine…
Mining economy to build economy
It remained clear that mines are not as bad as painted sometimes when are operated by skilful people. Mining sector is one of the most contributing to the country’s economy...
Mines feed the nation
SA’s Mining Industry can still return to its glorious season of economic giant through Mining Friendly Policies and inclusive Mining approach. A lot can be learned from Canyon…
Mining Journalism Training a milestone in my career as an engineering journalist
Day 1 of the training which I think had a huge impact and was more effective was based on the theoretical part, presentations and one on one interactions. Specialists from the field, specializing in…
Coal mining’s unending predicament: SA’s black sheep or black panther?
At the training, Mergence Corporate Solutions mining director Peter Major commented that non-compliant coal power stations need to be shut down, to redeem the sector…
Sustainable mining in South Africa
Guy Thompson acknowledged that, there is a neighbouring chicken farm of which they always take responsibility to not endanger their farming project and some untouchable national monument…
Ignorance isn't bliss in SA mining sector
The training was no one-sided public relations exercise but rather a boiling pot where contrasting views by respected speakers highlighted the complexities of the mining industry…
Bringing mining to people
Menar Academy and Khanye Colliery empowered senior and junior journalists from various media houses and media institutions, with comprehension in reporting mine stories…
Educational mining experience with Menar Academy and Khanye Colliery coal mine
I learned that even mines have lifespans and the average lifespan is about 16 years. All mining companies are required to consult with the community before they could start operating…
Have we strangled the golden goose?
There is more need than ever for journalists, among other stakeholders, to hold to account those who are systematically choking the sector through over legislation, corruption and greed...