Local contact centres shift towards digital integration

As the business process outsourcing (BPO), or global business services (GBS), sector in South Africa continues to grow, local contact centres are shifting their focus towards digitally enabled jobs... 

UJ, SAMCT launch R2.5m mobile optometry clinic

The University of Johannesburg (UJ), in partnership with nonprofit organisation the South African Muslim Charitable Trust (SAMCT), has launched a new R2.5-million, fully equipped mobile optometry... 

Sun King registers UN Energy Compact with pledge to reach 200m people by 2030

Having registered an Energy Compact with UN-Energy on September 24, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company Sun King will deploy more than 50-million new solar kits across Africa by 2030... 

EnerVenue opens world’s first high volume production line for nickel-hydrogen battery

US energy storage company EnerVenue has started production at the world’s first high volume manufacturing line for the Aqueous Metal Cell (AMC). Ground was broken at the Wujin, China site in April. 

Dynacor advances expansion projects, Ecuador plant rehabilitation 65% complete

TSX-listed artisanal gold ore processor Dynacor has provided an update on its expansion projects in Senegal and Ecuador, as well as on its Peruvian operations. In Ecuador, the company reports that... 

Gemfields expects interim net loss to widen to $73m, but recoveries improving

Aim-listed Gemfields has reported that its key operating assets, Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), in Mozambique, and Kagem Mining, in Zambia, generated revenues of $76.1-million and $26.7-million... 

USTDA signs agreement to support reliable power for Lobito Corridor

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed an agreement with electric utility company Anzana Electric Group to fund a feasibility study to expand hydropower generation and upgrade... 

Glencore selected as cornerstone partner in new US-backed strategic mineral reserve fund

London-listed miner Glencore has been selected by the US Government to be a founding partner in the launch of VaultCo – a strategic critical minerals reserve designed to strengthen US critical... 

South Africa urged to take action as 300 industrial buyers face gas cliff

Industrial Gas Users Association-South Africa (IGUA-SA) executive officer Jaco Human is warning that the country is already stepping off a “gas cliff” – precipitated by waning supply from... 

Tertiary Minerals announces proposed fundraise to advance Zambia project

Following the encouraging results from the recent Phase 4 drilling at the Mushima North project, in Zambia, Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced its plan to advance the project further and... 

Hamak raises funds for Ghana gold project PEA

London-listed Hamak Strategy – a company pursuing a dual strategy of gold exploration in West Africa and disciplined Bitcoin treasury management – has announced that, following the recent price... 

Gold miners showing commitment to achieving ESG targets, says consultancy

The gold mining sector is showing resilience and commitment in tackling environmental challenges, supporting host communities and prioritising worker safety as it progresses on a more sustainable... 

Resolute lowers production guidance for Mali mine amid operating challenges

ASX- and London-listed Resolute Mining has revised the gold production guidance for its Syama mine, in Mali, lower to between 150 000 oz and 160 000 oz, at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of... 

Koryx announces maiden drill programme on Zambia projects

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has provided an update on exploration activities in Zambia, where fieldwork has begun on both the Luanshya West and Mpongwe projects. At Luanshya West, an initial diamond... 

Friedland flags copper supply constraints amid growing demand

While the demand for copper continues to increase amid the rise of data centres, electric cars and the global push to reindustrialise, copper production has lagged, with global copper supply unable... 

Sultan applies for copper and gold exploration licence in Namibia

ASX-listed Sultan Resources has lodged an exploration licence application covering 171.2 km² of highly prospective copper/gold ground within Namibia's Central Damara Orogen. The Kaalkop project... 

Serval progresses work programme in Botswana

Aim-listed Serval Resources has provided an update on the work programme currently under way on two of its key prospects in the Kalahari Copper Belt, in Botswana. The work programme comprises a... 

Mantashe calls for accountability as mining sector aims for zero harm

As the mining sector continues to pursue zero harm, the industry has recorded progress in terms of health and safety despite challenges. Speaking at the Mine Health and Safety Summit, on September... 

GreenCape reports highlight R170bn in South African clean energy, electric mobility opportunities

Green economy nonprofit GreenCape, in partnership with UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK-PACT), has published the ‘2026 National Renewable Energy market intelligence report’... 

South African citrus industry closes Valencia orange exports to EU for 2026

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) have announced the conclusion of the 2026 Valencia orange exports to Europe. The final day of... 

Three Tiger Brands facilities on track to achieve zero waste to landfill target

JSE-listed consumer goods and food company Tiger Brands has reported that three of its manufacturing facilities – the beverages plant and the home and personal care (HPC) plant, in Gauteng, and the... 

World Bank Group appoints chief economist

World Bank Group president Ajay Banga has announced that Nobel laureate Michael Kremer has been appointed World Bank Group chief economist and senior VP for development economics, with effect from... 

Poland pledges $1.1bn for African projects

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Poland’s State development bank, has confirmed an allocated financing facility exceeding $1.1-billion, earmarked specifically for trade, joint ventures (JVs) and... 

Blencowe provides update on Ralston resignation

London-listed Blencowe Resources has reported that the company has decided not to engage the company’s former CEO Mike Ralston as a consultant and says all performance shares and share options held... 

Atomic Eagle drilling programme expands mineralisation at Zambia project

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle has provided an exploration update for its Muntanga uranium project, in Zambia. The programme is designed to support resource growth through drilling at Chisebuka and to... 

Copper Intelligence adds Sampwe copper project to its portfolio

US-publicly traded copper exploration and development company Copper Intelligence has acquired the Sampwe copper project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is located about 255... 

Kazera receives binding commitment for additional £221 962

Further to its announcement on September 8, Aim-listed Kazera Global has reported that it has received a binding commitment for an additional direct subscription of £221 962. Under the additional... 

Norwegian State guarantee backs Lyra Energy's private power platform in South Africa

South African renewable energy platform Lyra Energy, which is owned by Scatec and STANLIB Infrastructure Investments, has secured a payment guarantee facility backed by the Norwegian State under... 

Zanaga undergoes bulk sampling programme

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has provided an update on the bulk sampling programme at its Zanaga project in Congo-Brazzaville. As part of the programme, about 30 000 t of ore is being... 

Mpact, Enpower Trading reach financial close on renewables PPA

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging company Mpact and independent power trading company Enpower Trading have reached financial close on a five-year renewable energy power purchase agreement... 

SARS embraces digital transition, emphasises modernisation, people

As South Africa seeks to restore fiscal confidence, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is seeking to leverage the new era of digitised tax administration to strengthen compliance and convert... 

Raminvest Holding advances gold exploration at Mauritania project

Dubai International Financial Center- (DIFC-) based investment and operating group Raminvest Holding has announced the next phase of its gold exploration programme at the Wompou gold project, in... 

Traxtion plans South Africa's first rolling stock registration under Luxembourg Rail Protocol

Rail services company Traxtion has announced plans to become South Africa’s first private freight rail operator to implement the Luxembourg Rail Protocol framework by applying for internationally... 

Gemfields’ latest rough emerald auction generates $29.6m

Johannesburg- and London-listed gemstone miner Gemfields reports that its latest auction of commercial-quality rough emeralds, recovered from the company's 75%-owned Kagem mine, in Zambia,... 

Jupiter appoints interim CEO as MD Rogers steps down

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines, which owns a majority interest in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining, in South Africa, has appointed Matthew Jarvis interim CEO, with immediate effect, following the... 

Sandvik showcases latest innovations in rock processing at Electra Mining

As producers face mounting pressure to increase productivity while reducing energy consumption, operating costs and environmental impact, attention is increasingly turning towards optimising entire... 

City of Johannesburg breaks ground on biodigester pilot plant

The City of Johannesburg has officially broken ground on a biodigester pilot plant at the Robinson Deep landfill site, launching a municipal-scale project designed to convert organic waste into... 

Tru-Trac highlights growing role of belt, thermal scanning in conveyor reliability

As conveyor systems become increasingly critical to production performance in mining and bulk materials handling operations, advanced thermal scanning technologies are emerging as a powerful tool... 

Tertiary Minerals announces results from Phase 4 infill drilling at Zambia project

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced additional laboratory analytical results from the recent Phase 4 drill programme at the Discovery zone in Target A1, at its Mushima North project in... 

Harmony reports loss-of-life incident at Moab Khotsong mine

Gold and copper miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has announced that an employee at its Moab Khotsong mine, near Orkney, in North West, tragically lost his life in a seismicity-related incident on...