AI could unlock discoveries if geologists stay in control

The increasing uptake of AI in many spheres of life has also extended to geology, where it has found several applications with varying degrees of success, although there are myriad ethical, safety... 

Beneficiation, innovation take centre stage at MCCI conference

With Middelburg at the heart of the South Africa’s power generation sector, providing about 80% of the country’s energy, there is a need to bolster the use of the region’s resources through... 

Monetary policy, Joburg financial constraints weigh on South Africa’s outlook – BMI

Given the recent uptick in the US-Iran military exchange and BMI’s shift to a ‘messy negotiation scenario’, the research unit will be reviewing its forecasts over the coming week, but does not... 

Treasury confirms signing of govt’s $1.5bn development policy loan with World Bank

The South African government and the World Bank have signed a $1.5-billion Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at supporting the country’s efforts to achieve inclusive growth by tackling... 

Strong gold mineralisation confirmed at Awalé’s Côte d’Ivoire deposit

TSX-V-listed Awalé Resources reports that first assay results from deeper drilling at the BBM gold/copper deposit at the Odienné project, in Côte d’Ivoire, confirm that BBM’s high-grade core... 

dtic to host conference targeting South Africa’s essential oils market

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Southern African Essential Oil Producers’ Association, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) and... 

Tribunal rejects Morocco’s application in Khemisset litigation process, Emmerson reports

London-listed Emmerson has provided an update on an ongoing litigation process, noting that the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Tribunal has rejected Morocco’s... 

Perenti reaches agreement over Ghanaian mine contract

ASX-listed Perenti’s subsidiary mining business African Mining Services (AMS) has, through the AMAX joint venture (JV), reached agreement with AngloGold Ashanti on an orderly transition plan at the... 

PRO Alliance, ARO, SAWPA collaborate to register, compensate waste pickers

Member organisation the PRO Alliance, mass-based democratic organisation the African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) and registered waste pickers organisation the South African Waste Pickers... 

Caledonia buoyed by improvement in access to higher-grade ore

Gold miner Caledonia Mining produced 17 360 oz of gold from its Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, in the quarter ended June 30, an 18% increase from the 14 767 oz produced in the previous quarter,... 

TSAM’s new Hilux underscores importance of South Africa’s industrial future

Automotive manufacturer Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) on July 16 held a line-off ceremony to commemorate the first ninth-generation Hilux coming off the production line at the company’s... 

Stakeholders proffer suggestions for public procurement reforms

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission, the Black Management Forum (BMF) and the Procurement Performance Institute on July 14 held a virtual press briefing outlining their joint... 

Commission recommends Tribunal approve Bidco’s acquisition of Balwin

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Bidco intends to acquire property group Balwin Properties, without... 

Northam reports solid full-year production, sales performance

JSE-listed Northam Platinum reports that each of its operations delivered a solid performance for the financial year ended June 30, while project development continues apace. Key production metrics... 

Shuka completed eighth drill hole in Zambia

Dual-listed Shuka Minerals has successfully completed the eighth drill hole, KBDD08, in the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones at the Kabwe zinc mine, in Zambia. The company and its... 

Ironveld highlights progress with DMS plant

Aim-listed Ironveld, in an operational update on its dense media separation (DMS) plant in Limpopo, South Africa, has highlighted significant progress in production stability, product quality,... 

Elevate increases Marenica project ownership to 90%

ASX-listed Elevate Uranium has entered into two separate agreements to acquire an extra 15% of Marenica Minerals, the owner of the Marenica uranium project, in Namibia, lifting its interest to 90%... 

Toubani secures financing for Mali project construction

ASX-listed Toubani Resources has secured and finalised a $208-million (A$302-million) binding funding package comprising a $160-million (A$232-million) gold stream and a $48-million (A$70-million)... 

Transforming Africa to capitalise on critical minerals requires dramatic strategy shift

The world is entering a new industrial era, built for critical minerals, and this presents an opportunity for Africa to transform its economies, if that transformation is undertaken strategically.... 

BMW issues recall for nearly 11 000 vehicles

BMW South Africa has issued a product recall involving the BMW 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3 and X4 vehicles sold in South Africa from 2016 onwards, the National Consumer Commission... 

cidb expands ERWIC award to recognise women advancing construction through academia

Industry organisation the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has expanded its 2026 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards with the introduction of an... 

Akobo records strongest quarter yet

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals produced about 37 kg of doré gold from its Ethiopian operations in the second quarter ended June 30, marking the strongest quarterly production period... 

Collaboration key to energy security, transition – dialogue

With South Africa’s energy sector at a defining moment, with a dual imperative to ensure energy security and a credible transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy, this requires collaboration... 

Arika set to begin largest ever drilling campaign at Western Australia projects

ASX-listed Arika Resources has started with mobilisation activities ahead of the next phase of exploration across its 100%-owned Kookynie and Yundamindra gold projects in Western Australia. The... 

Itac maintains anti-dumping duties on gypsum plasterboard from Thailand, Indonesia

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has decided to recommend to the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau that the existing anti-dumping duties of... 

Rio Tinto concludes partnership in Sovereign’s Malawi project

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has notified Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals that it will not exercise its option to elect to become operator of the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi,... 

West African Resources on track to achieve guidance despite permitting delays

ASX-listed unhedged gold mining company West African Resources and its subsidiaries produced 125 179 oz of gold from its Sanbrado and Kiaka operations in the June quarter. Group gold sales for the... 

Natural gas demand set for contraction this year, as tighter supply impacts prices – IEA

The world’s gas consumption is forecast to drop for the third time in seven years, even as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from producers in other regions helps offset losses in the Middle East,... 

NeoTerra highlights metallurgical gains at Mozambique project

London-listed NeoTerra says metallurgical breakthroughs at its Monte Muambe project, in Mozambique, have significantly de-risked development of the project’s multi-commodity flowsheet, confirming a... 

Kazera increases interest in South African assets

Aim-listed Kazera Global has agreed to acquire additional interests in Whale Head Minerals (WHM) and Deep Blue Minerals (DBM), the company’s South African heavy mineral sands and diamond interests... 

Creecy outlines logistics improvement endeavours

The world is facing a series of interlinked crises, with economic fluctuations, regional and global conflicts, resource constraints and growing environmental risks, and these disruptions are... 

Ntshavheni raises concerns over Zuma’s India visit; briefs on immigration, Cabinet updates

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on July 3 briefed media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held earlier this week, noting that former President Jacob Zuma’s actions on a visit... 

Uncertainty persists as NWU’s Policy Uncertainty Index marks ten-year anniversary

As the North West University (NWU) marks the tenth anniversary of its Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI), the data shows that a decade on, uncertainty is increasing and much of the frustrations of the... 

Toubani to acquire portion of Avanti Gold

ASX-listed Toubani Resources will acquire 19.9% of the issued shares of CSE-listed company Avanti Gold through a share swap arrangement with certain shareholders of the company. Toubani will issue... 

GoldStone secures extension to loan, interest payment dates

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has agreed an extension to the terms of the standstill agreement originally entered into on December 29, 2023, in relation to its existing gold loan agreement with... 

Blencowe selects site for downstream processing operations in Uganda

London-listed Blencowe Resources has selected the preferred site for the future downstream operations associated with its Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda. Following an extensive search and... 

Eskom reviewing investigation report on diesel procurement, storage contracts

State-owned utility Eskom has received the report on the findings of an independent investigation into diesel procurement and storage contracts under tender MWP2197GX. The report is undergoing a... 

RPZ, Appian commission SAG mill for Namibia project

Mining company Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and investment advisor Appian Capital Advisory have announced the commissioning of the new semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill at the miner’s underground... 

Ria Govender appointed Nersa acting chairperson

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has appointed Ria Govender as acting chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), from June 15 until the... 

Murray & Roberts Limited closes Differential transaction for mining businesses

The joint business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Murray & Roberts Limited (MRL) have completed the Differential Capital transaction, a major milestone in the implementation of MRL’s business...