14 July 2025
Proactive preparedness: How RIIS used Earth observation to simulate tailings dams risk in South Africa
Tailings dams — the vast engineered structures that store the waste produced during mining operations…
2 July 2025
The convergence of ESG, circular economies and digitalisation in South Africa’s mining sector
A recent study conducted by RIIS on behalf of the Mandela Mining Precinct’s Real-Time Information…
27 September 2024
Kenya Space Innovation Ecosystem review: Assessing and mapping the Kenya Space Innovation Ecosystem
The Republic of Kenya continues to demonstrate its commitment to leveraging innovation and technological advancements…
3 September 2024
Monitoring Climate Change from the ISS: The ClimCam Initiative
by JohnMark Ochieng, Kenya Space Agency In an exciting development for climate science and environmental…
21 April 2024
RIIS Appointed Interim Host for the pan-African Digital Earth Africa Programme Management Office
RIIS has been appointed as the interim host for the pan-African Digital Earth Africa Programme Management…
23 March 2024
Longevity of Current Mines: Future Sustainable Mining
Global mining trends show increased momentum in the transition towards environmentally sustainable mining practices and…
23 February 2024
Understanding South Africa’s Mining Industry Investment Into Research, Development And Innovation
A survey of the South African mining industry’s investment into research, development and innovation (RD&I)…
