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The 9th International PGMs Conference confirmed that the sector is entering a new era defined by strategic integration and a focus on value addition. Discussions highlighted a strong PGMs market rally driven by gold prices and short-term supply deficits, supporting a new price floor for platinum. Crucially, ESG, technology, and innovation have merged. The focus is on decarbonization and ensuring the upskilling of human capital keeps pace with modernization.

BDM Jani van Rensburg reports on the mood at Joburg Indaba 2025: Cautious optimism. While major investment in Critical Minerals like PGMs and Manganese is planned, achieving global competitiveness requires urgent action. The industry is united: to unlock South Africa’s true potential, we must first stabilize Electricity, Logistics, and Legislation.

VBKOM attended the Coal and Energy Transition Day, discussing Africa's evolving energy landscape. 

VBKOM's attendance at the PGMs Industry Day highlighted market uncertainties alongside future potential in hybrid vehicle tech. 

VBKOM's Executive Team attended Mining Indaba 2025 in Cape Town. Key discussions focused on critical minerals, energy transition, and sustainable mining practices. 

VBKOM delivers another successful Open Pit Mine Planning and Design course in partnership with Enterprises UP. This course equips individuals with the essential skills to excel in the mining industry. 

VBKOM is committed to nurturing young talent in the mining industry. Our bursary program provides financial support and mentorship to promising South African students. 

On 20 and 21 November 2023, final-year Mining Engineering students at the University of Pretoria presented their PSC 411 project dissertations.

VBKOM, in partnership with Enterprises University of Pretoria, created a training solution that focused on the different aspects of the mining value chain.

One of the most highly-anticipated events for the VBKOM team is the annual MASUP Year-end Function, and this year attendees were not disappointed. MASUP arranged for the attendees to board the Rovos Rail, where they were transported to a time portrayed in old British and Hollywood movies like “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile”.

VBKOM prides itself on giving back to the community and on helping others to achieve success. We acknowledge the importance of fostering and nurturing talent within the mining sector, viewing it as a prime opportunity for advancing our brand.

By unearthing opportunities, our solutions have the power to improve lives. This is not only true for our technical solutions but also for how we view our participation in creating a better world, particularly the communities in which we work and live.