First half PGM supply shows recovery, not sustained production growth – Heraeus

South African platinum group metal (PGM) mine production recovered strongly in the first half of this year, although much of the improvement reflects normalisation from the weather-disrupted first... 

Wesizwe reaches agreement with AMCU, but not NUM, over Bakubung restructuring

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says the consultation and facilitation process in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act (LRA), conducted under the auspices of the Commission for... 

Rockwell Automation collaborates with Mimosa mine, local partner to modernise Zimbabwe mine

Industrial automation and digital transformation company Rockwell Automation has announced a new collaboration with Mimosa mine and Mine Elect to support the mine’s ongoing modernisation programme.... 

Askari continues to progress Uis workstreams

ASX-listed Askari Metals has provided an update on exploration activities under way at its Uis critical metals project, in Namibia, where multiple workstreams are progressing simultaneously as the... 

Gem Diamonds reports improved first-half financial performance

London-listed Gem Diamonds reported a significantly improved financial performance for the six months ended June 30, compared with the same period last year, with revenue having increased by 32% to... 

IntelliSense.io partners with SEP to scale industrial decision intelligence

Provider of industrial decision intelligence for mining and minerals processing IntelliSense.io has announced a significant investment from investor in enterprise technology companies SEP,... 

Itac maintains antidumping duties on clear float glass imported from Egypt

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has maintained antidumping duties on clear float glass at 27.26%. Itac conducted a sunset review of the antidumping duties... 

Park Village Auctions appointed for major asset sale at Finsch mine

Park Village Auctions (PVA) has been solely mandated to realise the assets of Finsch diamond mine, one of South Africa’s major diamond mining operations, which is in business rescue. Following... 

Planning work under way for African Pioneers’ Namibia project

Exploration and resource development company African Pioneer announces that planning work has started on the Ongombo-Ongeama development programme under the terms of the conditional financing and... 

Nersa approves Sasol Gas’s price application for the 2027, 2028 financial years

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has announced that it has considered and approved Sasol Gas’s application for maximum gas prices for the 2027 and 2028 financial years. Nersa,... 

Kefi refines board for next stage of development in Ethiopia, appoints nonexec director

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper, which is developing projects in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, has appointed Danny Callow as independent nonexecutive director with immediate effect, filling the... 

Epiroc secures order for Botswana copper mine

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity and sustainability company Epiroc has won a large order from global mining company MMG for underground equipment for a major copper mine in... 

Organisations seek clarity on establishment of Chinese manufacturers for South Africa’s transmission build programme

Industry organisations the Power Line and Substation Association of South Africa, the Manufacturing Circle, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa and the Association of... 

Elevate reports results from U-pgrade pilot plant in Namibia

ASX-listed Elevate Uranium has recorded an operational update for the U-pgrade pilot plant programme that is processing ore sourced from the company’s Marenica uranium project, in Namibia. U-pgrade... 

South Africa’s small-scale, junior diamond sector faced with many headwinds

South Africa has long been a significant force in the global diamond industry; however, it has faced regulatory and logistics headwinds which are placing pressure especially on the small and junior... 

Iron-ore production set for further growth to 2030 – BMI

Global iron-ore production growth will accelerate over 2026 to 2030, averaging 2.2% growth over that period, compared with 1.2% over the previous five years, with production expected to reach... 

Brazil deal underscores need to strengthen country’s trade agreements – BLSA

The announcement last week that South Africa had reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Brazil, with ambitions to deepen economic ties, was presented as a diplomatic win; however, this being led... 

Marion Island base handed over to M83 team

The Marion Island research base has been successfully handed over to the M83 team, following the coordinated efforts of the research team and personnel from the Department of Public Works and... 

Tshiamiso Trust reports increase in claims activity, bolsters outreach

The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%... 

Caledonia announces MRE for Motapa, increases Blanket’s estimates

Gold miner Caledonia Mining has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its 100%-owned Motapa property, in Zimbabwe. This shows a maiden measured and indicated MRE of 7.8-million... 

Jupiter highlights strong full-year performance at Tshipi

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines says the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, delivered another strong performance in the financial year ended June 30, with production and sales of 3.5-million tonnes,... 

Andrada records strong year as it transition to critical minerals company

London-listed and Namibia-focused Andrada Mining’s financial year to February 28 represented an important step in the company’s evolution from a single-asset tin producer into a diversified,... 

Base metals underpin South32’s strong full-year performance

Australia-headquartered diversified miner South32’s group underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 28% year-on-year to $2.5-billion for the... 

Mentorship, accountability proffered as pivotal to accelerating women in leadership

With progress still lagging in bolstering gender parity in business leadership, despite this having remained on the agenda for several years, there is a need for more strategic and deliberate... 

Gold Fields reports strong interim performance, but Ghana lease renewal causes consternation

Miner Gold Fields achieved a strong performance for the six months ended June 30, with sales volumes having increased by 18% year-on-year to 1.27-million ounces of gold, supported by a higher... 

UK-backed Mpumalanga SME unlocks funding to tackle pollution, unemployment through mineral-waste innovation

Mpumalanga-based women-led small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Samanjalo has unlocked international grants to scale its operations through support from the UK’s JET Deal Accelerator Programme.... 

Technical report confirms value of Kazera’s HMS project

Aim-listed Kazera Global announces that the independent technical report for the Sea Concession 2A heavy mineral sands (HMS) project, in Alexander Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa, has now been... 

Cora’s Mali exploration permit renewed

West Africa-focused gold company Cora Gold says the first interim renewal of its Sanankoro II exploration permit was approved during the Mali government Council of Ministers meeting on August 21.... 

Atomic Eagle secures Niger project

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle has agreed terms of a mining convention with Niger to re-establish its interest in the Madaouela uranium project, which hosts a mineral resource of 116.5-million pounds of... 

Dipula acquires R2bn retail portfolio, undertakes equity raise

JSE-listed Dipula Properties has agreed to acquire a portfolio of shopping centres from Moolman Group and its co-investors in a R2-billion transaction that is accretive from day one and advances... 

DFFE continues investigation into sardine mortality

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it continues to investigate the recent sardine mortality event on the West Coast, with pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) posited as... 

Galileo, partner maintain position on Zambia licences, dialogues under way

London-listed Galileo Resources and its joint venture (JV) partner Statunga Investments continue to maintain their legal position regarding the ownership of the small-scale mining licences numbers... 

Presidency deploys delegation to investigate Port of Durban issues – SAAFF

Member organisation the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has escalated the “operational crisis” at the Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) to the Presidency, with the... 

Eskom disciplinary process results in the restriction of over 100 suppliers

State-owned Eskom’s supplier disciplinary process has resulted in the restriction of 101 suppliers, including implicated directors and owners of supplier companies, from doing business with the... 

Harmony to report substantially higher full-year earnings

Gold and copper miner Harmony Gold Mining Company expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year ended June 30 to be between R44 and R48 – an increase of between 90% and 108% on the... 

Nedbank event outlines opportunities for KZN manufacturers, despite challenges

KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing sector has lagged since the pandemic, and there are myriad local and international challenges to contend with as it pursues a revival; however, there are opportunities... 

Sibanye-Stillwater granted approval for New Beisa Node transfer – Neo Energy Metals

Uranium and gold developer Neo Energy Metals has provided an update on the regulatory transfer process for the Beatrix 4 Shaft Mining Area (New Beisa Node) in South Africa’s Free State province.... 

Glencore Coal, eMalahleni municipality hand over fire station in Ferrobank

Miner Glencore Coal, in partnership with the eMalahleni local municipality, has handed over a new, fully-equipped fire station in Ferrobank, Kwa-Guqa. The about R18.6-million project was initiated... 

BHP bullish on copper outlook, reports highest dividend in four years

Australian multinational mining and metals company BHP achieved higher earnings, stronger cash flow and a materially stronger balance sheet for the year ended June 30, owing to a good operational... 

Itac recommends temporary rebate on new tyres for agri, forestry vehicles

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended a temporary rebate for new tyres used in agricultural and forestry vehicles and machines. Itac says it...