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Develop Human Capital before AI

While reams of conversation about the promise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds for the mining sector, a robust industry first demands the development of human

18th March 2024 No Comments

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Protection of water resources is key

Business must consider pitching in to ensure community water security, said Malcolm Curror, Chief Executive of United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK). The company said water

28th February 2024 No Comments

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15 Years of Festive Giving

The festive season past saw United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) celebrate a decade and a half of taking some festive cheer to twenty-seven communities within

11th January 2024 No Comments

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UMK to reduce manganese production and sales

Johannesburg: United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) announced today that, in response to the worsening market conditions, it will reduce the production of manganese ore and

3rd January 2024 No Comments

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Key role of Manganese for South Africa

For a long time, South Africa has hinged its prosperity on gold, and the development and economic prosperity of the province of Gauteng gives testimony

11th December 2023 No Comments

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The power of inclusive leadership

It’s a buzzword and social media through to motivational speakers and consultants cannot get enough of themes around Inclusive leadership. But it’s more than simply

22nd November 2023 No Comments

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More than just a soup kitchen, it’s a symbol of hope.

Social investment is one of the most important roles that a company can play within its immediate geographic community. For United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK),

13th November 2023 No Comments

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Joe Morolong Local Municipality Receives Soccer Kits For Mayoral Tournament

United Manganese of Kalahari mine (UMK) heeded the call when the Municipality requested sponsorship for the Mayoral Tourament which is anticipated to take place soon.

11th August 2023 No Comments

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UMK Women in Mining shares Mandela Day with local communities

On Mandela Day 18 July 2023, the UMK Women in Mining (WIM)committee visited two villages as part of the corporate contribution to embrace Nelson Mandela’s

29th July 2023 No Comments

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Handover of rural water supply in Lebonkeng and Gamadubu Village – Joe Morolong local municipality

June 27, 2023 – Accompanied by the Members of the Executive Committee, Infrastructure Chairperson Cllr. G. Kaotsane, Chairperson of Planning, Development and Tourism Cllr. N.

27th June 2023 No Comments

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UMK hands over Boitumelong Disability Centre

June 23, 2023 – United Manganese Kalahari (UMK) handed over a multi-million rand, picturesque disability centre to the community of Bojelapotsane village near Kuruman. The

23rd June 2023 No Comments