Case Study – Developing national policy choices for mining investment reform and inclusive growth
Minserv was approached by an international funding institution to develop policy choices on how the typical underperforming African country could unlock benefit through an accelerated mineral development strategy.
Interview: Prof Fred Cawood: A man of vision
Prof Fred Cawood retired as director of the Wits Mining Institute. Leon Louw of AfricanMining.co.za interviewed him. You have been actively involved in the mining industry even before Wits. What, would you say, were special moments that changed the trajectory of the South African mining industry during this time?
Design and Development of Smart Integrated Mining Systems (SIMS)
Smart Integrated Mining Systems (SIMS) is a significant step towards Digital Mining but what is SIMS and why do we need it? View the presentation by Fred Cawood & Iqra Atif…
Mining Trends 2021: Mining will demand deep innovation
Mining’s immediate future is to be impacted not just by economic cycles or established trends, but by structural issues demanding urgent and deep innovation. Mining remains a significant sector in the global economy, but there are several significant issues facing the industry…
Scholar Publications by Fred Cawood
View scholar publications by Prof Fred Cawood (in collaboration with others) On topics including: The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002: A paradigm shift in mineral policy in South Africa.
Publications on Mining Development
Publications by Fred Cawood on mining and sustainable development featured by the International Institute for Environment and Development.