By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director at PRISMA Training With a multitude of vocational choices available for matriculants and school leavers, the mining industry offers a variety of rewarding career paths. From geologists and environmental scientists to logistics managers and heavy machinery operators, there are many opportunities for school leavers to find a career in mining
By Jacques Farmer, MD at PRISMA Training Solutions The mining industry faces a dual challenge: ensuring a reliable power supply while minimising its environmental impact. As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, solar power emerges as a compelling solution. However, to fully harness its potential, the industry must develop a skilled workforce capable of
By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director at PRISMA Training For mining companies, Social Labour Planning (SLP) should be more than a tick-box exercise when applying for a mining licence. If approached strategically, it is a powerful tool for fostering economic prosperity by building a skilled and diverse workforce. Through inclusive implementation, social labour planning can transform
By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director of Prisma Training Solutions As the 2024 national election draws near, South Africa stands at a crossroad. The air is filled with a sense of expectation, where hope for a better future mingles with anxieties about the challenges ahead. Citizens are hungry for leaders who will confront the man on
Prisma’s shining reputation in the East African gem Prisma Training Solutions is finding incredible success with Barrick Gold in Tanzania, providing expert training solutions to not one, but two of their gold mining sites! The Prisma team originally started work at the Barrick mine in Bulyanhulu (Tanzania) and found such great success that their contract
By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director at PRISMA Training In the African mining sector, the quest for local partnerships is driven by a combination of regulatory requirements and the desire to empower indigenous communities. However, the challenge lies in bridging the skills and expertise gap that often exists within these local partnerships. As African countries seek
Mining sector training solutions provider Prisma Training Solutions is hoping to position its tailored training solutions to capitalise on the expectation of an increase in mining activity in Africa, as well as an uptick in the volume of people expected to join the mining work force in the coming years. “We are looking at not