Insights from the field

Practical knowledge, case studies and industry perspectives from the Minera Resources team.

Operations

Five key metrics every maintenance manager should track

OEE, MTBF, MTTR, wrench time and schedule compliance — understanding these five KPIs can transform your maintenance operation.

February 2026

Safety

SHERQ leadership on multi-contractor sites: lessons learned

Managing safety across multiple contractors on a single site is complex. Our SHERQ team shares practical lessons from the field.

January 2026

How we reduced shutdown duration by 18% using digital planning tools
Projects

How we reduced shutdown duration by 18% using digital planning tools

A case study from a gold processing plant: how structured scheduling and real-time progress tracking drove a major efficiency gain.

December 2025

The growing demand for instrumentation skills in Africa
Industry

The growing demand for instrumentation skills in Africa

As automation investment accelerates, the scarcity of qualified instrumentation technicians is becoming a genuine constraint for operations.

November 2025

Compliance

BBBEE compliance in the maintenance contracting sector

What Level 1 BBBEE contributor status means for our clients and how it shapes our approach to procurement and employment.

October 2025

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