The MSA Group

MSA-Arabia will be exhibiting at the Future Minerals Forum in #Riyadh, #SaudiArabia from 14-16th January. MSA-Arabia is a joint venture between The MSA Group and the Al Rushaid Group, and MSA-Arabia will be sharing our stand (EX33) with our sister company, Jac Rijk Al Rushaid Co. Ltd., a leading mining & infrastructure service provider in KSA. We look forward to meeting new and existing clients in KSA and throughout the Middle East region! #WeAreMSA #MineralExploration #ResponsibleMining #MineralResources

The Environmental Impact of Zama Zama Mining in South Africa Recent media attention on Stilfontein's Zama Zama miners highlight the safety, rights, security, societal, and economic issues associated with these illegal activities. However, environmental impacts are also realised and often forgotten. These include uncontrolled impacts such as toxic chemicals, waste and pollution, surface collapse and destruction of stabilised rehabilitation and closure infrastructure already in place. Illegal mining by Zama Zamas is extensive and results in an estimated R21 billion annual loss in sales, taxes, and royalties in South Africa alone (Martin, 2024). With >6,000 abandoned mines in various commodities, closure liability and environmental degradation are already an issue. The infiltration into these areas by Zama Zamas, as well as the illegal re-opening of legitimately rehabilitated mines, only furthers the impact on the environment, making the efforts of rehabilitation a dangerous and challenging task with the environment often taking the ultimate hit. Sustainable mining practices necessitate a collaborative effort between government, companies, and local communities to protect the environment we live in and support the livelihoods of those involved in the industry. Well planned, inclusive and concurrent rehabilitation, pollution control and sound socio-economic closure practices are a good first step in mitigating this risk, but more needs to be done to ensure the long-term environmental impacts of mining are not re-opened by illegal activities. The MSA Group is dedicated to promoting and consulting on sustainable mining, rehabilitation and closure practices, addressing environmental challenges and considering illegal activities as a contextual aspect of closure. It is only by working together that we can innovatively create a more sustainable future for the mining industry, the communities it serves and future generations. #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableMining #ZamaZama #SouthAfrica #TheMSAGroup #WeAreMSA #MineClosure #Rehabilitation Ref: Martin, A. (2024, December 10). Solving South Africa's violent and costly Zama Zama problem. Retrieved from ISS Africa: https://lnkd.in/dRU_KHU

Part 1: Water Risk and Security of Supply When looking at our water issues today it is important to remember that much of today’s water infrastructure was designed for now outdated contexts and functions. In economic sectors like mining, industry, agriculture and public services, the decades-old systems often fail to address modern challenges such as social expectations, quality, increased demand and climatic risks (variability). Understanding your business's exposure to water risks and ensuring a secure supply is no longer just compliance—it’s essential for long-term success. When last did your business critically evaluate its water sources and dependencies? Have you considered the interrelated risks that could impact your operations? In our experience, while many businesses address physical and engineered water risks, very few manage the broader and interconnected challenges that can form the bulk of the issue. MSA offers comprehensive integrated water risk and management solutions, providing a holistic perspective on water security for the mining, industrial and agricultural sectors tailored to your needs. Contact us to learn how we can help your business manage its water resources sustainably. #WeAreMSA #Water #Risk #SustainableDevelopment #WaterEfficiency #WaterManagement #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #SustainableDesign

The MSA Group’s Dr Guy Freemantle recently paid a visit to surficial type #uranium deposits in the Erongo Region #Namibia. These deposits represent a substantial portion of the Nation’s uranium resources and are presently being mined at Paladin Energy’s Langer Heinrich Mine, with other large deposits of this type due to start producing in the coming years. Surficial deposits are close to surface, with U predominantly hosted in distinctly yellow carnotite in the matrix of consolidated gravels that occupy palaeochannels in the #Namib desert. They are thin deposits but laterally extensive and continuous over several kilometres.   #WeAreMSA, #Mining, #Exploration, #Carnotite

MSA Head of Exploration George van der Walt is speaking at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) in Sparks, Nevada. He will be delivering a presentation about Myriad Uranium Corporation’s Copper Mountain Uranium Project, located in central #Wyoming, as part of the “New Projects in Old Districts” technical session on Wednesday, 4 December. Please attend this session to find out more about this exciting project! #WeAreMSA #AEMA2024 American Exploration & Mining Association

MSA Mining Consulting UK’s Regional Director, Antony Benham, recently attended The Mining Show in #Dubai where he met with our partners in #Egypt Gold Pyramid Group as well as several existing and new clients. He also attended some interesting technical sessions on a variety of topics from #CriticalMinerals through to new opportunities in many parts of the world. The MSA Group looks forward to developing the new relationships forged at the event. #WeAreMSA #MineralExploration #ReaponsibleMining

In addition to the appeal of some excellent wine, #Argentina’s mining industry appears to be on the cusp of a major revival. George van der Walt is with our client, Myriad Uranium, at #CMS2024 (Cumbre de Minería Sostenible 2024) in #Mendoza, to look at mining investment potential and opportunities in the country. #WeAreMSA

MSA Mining Consulting UK's Regional Director, Antony Benham, discusses exploration in #SaudiArabia and The MSA Group's reasons for establishing a permanent office in country as MSA-Arabia, in partnership with the Al Rushaid Group, in an interview with Global Business Reports (GBR). #WeAreMSA #MineralExploration #ResponsibleMining

MSA Mining Consulting UK's Principal Mineral Resource Geologist Richard Nicholls is currently undertaking a site visit to #Kazakhstan together with our colleagues at MSA - Minerals Consulting Ltd. and Minerals Operating Ltd. Hope you are all keeping warm there! #WeAreMSA #MineralResources #QAQC

📢 Geological Society of South Africa: 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 Thank you to all involved: Tshego Majane, Pri.Sci.Nat., Natalie Brand, Camille Kraak, Pr.Sci.Nat, Tania Marshall, George van der Walt, Mike Robertson, Lully Govender, Dawn Black. MSc. Pr.Sci.Nat, Euston Witbooi, Leahn Pieterse, Reece van Buren, Vince Schaper, Pr.Sci.Nat., Francois Stassen, Wernich Olivier, Keenan Lewis, Andre Muzerie, Kyle Bielderman, Brad Frazer, Hannelie de Beer, Dian Snyman. Thank you to Sponsors: Gold Sponsors: Minrom, United Scientific (Pty) Ltd Event Sponsors: Axiom Exploration Group, Gemecs (Pty) Ltd, Spectrometer Technologies Exhibition Sponsors: AMIS, Innov X Africa, Micromine, Council for Geoscience Coffee Break Sponsor: The Northern Cape Branch-GSSA Drinks Sponsor: The MSA Group Annual Sponsors: DMT GROUP, DSI-NRF CIMERA, GEO-Explore Store, IMDEX, maxgeo, Seequent, Qotho Minerals, UCP Africa (PTY) LTD/UniqCore, Veracio, acQuire. #GSSA, #AES, #Africa, #Exploration, #Mining.