Kavango appoints new CEO

London-listed Kavango Resources has appointed Jasper Musadaidzwa as CEO and executive director, with immediate effect. Donald McAlister has stepped down from his role as nonexecutive chairperson... 

Firering to sell stake in Côte d'Ivoire lithium, tantalum projects

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has entered into a binding option agreement with ASX-listed Australasian Metals (A8G) pursuant to which Firering has granted A8G an exclusive 90-day option to... 

Mining input cost inflation slows, but risks to the outlook remain

The Minerals Council South Africa says mining input cost inflation moderated further in July, reflecting a temporary easing in fuel and crude oil prices. The council’s mining composite input (MCI)... 

El Niño set to become very strong, raising risks of extreme weather into 2027 - WMO

The World Meteorological Organisation (the WMO) says the El Niño weather event is firmly established and will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months, with big impacts on rainfall... 

TotalEnergies completes its entry as operator of Namibia licence

Oil, gas and energy company TotalEnergies and oil and natural gas company Galp have completed a transaction, first announced in December 2025, through which TotalEnergies has acquired a 40%... 

Minerals Council hosts Day of Learning to shed light on mud-rush management

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the management of mud-rush risks and enhance the safety of mineworkers across the South African mining industry, Minerals Council South Africa has hosted a... 

Valterra Platinum's Unki mine completes first-ever IRMA renewal audit

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has released the first renewal audit report in its history, assessing JSE-listed Valterra Platinum's Unki mine,... 

Yellow Door Energy, Nedbank CIB achieve financial close on 49 MW Lion Thorn Solar Park

Independent power producer Yellow Door Energy and Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (Nedbank CIB) have achieved financial close on the 49 MW Lion Thorn Solar Park, in Leeudoringstad, North... 

RMB/BER Business Confidence Index stabilises after second-quarter setback

The Business Confidence Index (BCI) published by financial services firm RMB and economic research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) edged down by one point to 38 in the third... 

Initial drilling results identify a new mineralised zone at Sonoro Gold’s Mexico project

TSX-V-listed Sonoro Gold has announced assay results from the initial 10 000 m of an ongoing 50 000 m drilling campaign at the company’s flagship Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico. The... 

Liontown signs earn-in agreement over NEXT Lithium’s Argentina project

ASX-listed NEXT Lithium has executed a binding farm-in agreement with fellow ASX-listed company Liontown, which can earn up to a 100% interest in NEXT’s Centenario lithium brine exploration... 

Kazera subsidiary receives Northern Cape mining right approval

Aim-listed Kazera Global has announced that, following consideration by the Regional Mining Development and Environmental Committee, South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources... 

VWGA looks to another 75-plus years of vehicle production in South Africa but calls for policy intervention

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has celebrated 75 years of building and selling Volkswagens in South Africa, commemorating the company’s legacy in the country while also celebrating the brand’s... 

NEV transition can provide opportunity to create meaningful economic change – naamsa CEO

As the world embraces a transition to new-energy vehicles (NEVs), the South African automotive sector has an opportunity to build a more competitive and inclusive industry, according to naamsa |... 

Integrated transport systems can help meet sector challenges

While the transport sector continues to play a critical role in South Africa’s economy and society, fragmentation remains one of the biggest challenges confronting the local sector, Gautrain... 

Data centres key to South Africa’s economic growth – Equinix

As the role of digital infrastructure becomes increasingly important in supporting South Africa’s economic growth, data centres have become critical in shaping this landscape, serving customers in... 

SunCentral reaches major delivery milestones at Northern Cape project

Solar energy company SolarAfrica and local engineering firm Proconics NewFields, on August 26 marked the completion and energisation of SunCentral 1, the first 114 MW facility within the SunCentral... 

Tharisa, Valterra sign concentrate offtake agreement for Karo project

LSE- and JSE-listed critical minerals mining company Tharisa’s Karo Platinum subsidiary has signed a purchase of concentrate (PoC) binding term sheet with a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum for the... 

Seriti Green appoints chief people officer

Seriti Green has appointed Jasmin Pillay as chief people officer, strengthening the organisation’s executive leadership as it continues to grow its renewable-energy business and contribute to South... 

Perseus reports strong financial performance

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has reported a strong financial performance for the financial year ended June 30, with its profit after tax having increased by 14% year-on-year to $480.5-million. The... 

Redefine set to report distributable income growth at upper end of guidance, focuses on disciplined capital allocation

Real estate investment trust Redefine Properties has said its improving property fundamentals are translating into a tighter guidance of 6.5% to 7% growth in distributable income per share for this... 

JUMO, Standard Bank launch social finance framework

Banking technology company JUMO has launched a new social finance framework (SFF) in partnership with Standard Bank’s sustainable finance team. The parties explain that the framework aligns with... 

Astec completes delivery, commissioning of advanced ship loading system at Lüderitz port

Multinational original equipment manufacturer group Astec Industries has successfully completed the delivery, assembly and commissioning of a new bulk materials handling and ship loading system at... 

Aveng returns to operating profit, appoints new CEO as focus remains on restoring fundamentals

JSE-listed Aveng has reported revenue of A$2.3-billion, or R26.4-billion, for the year ended June 30, which was 12.4% lower than the prior year, reflecting the anticipated softening of... 

Kwikot launches HVAC offering under Haier Air & Water Solutions

Water heating systems manufacturer Kwikot has formally entered the local heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market. The new offering represents the latest expansion of Kwikot’s... 

South African electric bus manufacturer sees rising demand amid high fuel costs

Following the launch of MyCiti’s first electric bus (e-bus), in Cape Town, last month, as well as the increasing diesel price, more bus operators have started inquiring about the possibility of... 

Recent structural collapses point to recurring weaknesses in the built environment sector – Macpherson

Following a series of recent building and construction site collapses across South Africa, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has announced the findings of four investigations... 

Weak market conditions impact Kenmare’s financial performance

London-listed Kenmare Resources has reported that weak market conditions for its products, combined with the slower-than-expected commissioning of wet concentrator plant (WCP) A, continued to... 

cidb celebrates South Africa's leading women in construction at the 2026 ERWIC awards

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) honoured South African women-owned construction entities, academics contractors, mentors and industry leaders at the yearly Empowerment and... 

Total Graphite reports encouraging near-surface mineralisation at Madagascar licence

Aim-listed Total Graphite has provided an initial update on drilling results from the Madagascar optimisation programme initiated in July. The company reports that initial drilling at the highly... 

Arc Minerals selects drilling contractor for Botswana project

London-listed exploration company Arc Minerals has selected an experienced drilling contractor for the imminent exploration diamond drilling programme at its PL135/2017 licence, which forms part of... 

Resolute, Nimba Mining establish JV dedicated to gold exploration in Guinea

ASX-listed Resolute Mining and Nimba Mining Gold (NMG) – an affiliate of Guinea State-owned mining group Nimba Mining Company (NMC) – have jointly signed the articles of association of Landaya... 

Andrada secures funding for Uis mine ore-sorting expansion

Aim-listed Andrada Mining’s subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), has executed definitive agreements for loan facilities totalling N$98-million, or about £4.4-million, with Bank Windhoek and... 

EU Gold completes maiden diamond drilling at Côte d'Ivoire project

Gold exploration company EU Gold Mining has reported the results of the maiden diamond drilling programme completed at its Kimoukro gold project, in Côte d'Ivoire, by its 100%-owned Ivorian... 

Eastplats’ second-quarter net loss widens on lower sales, higher costs

Toronto- and Johannesburg-listed Eastern Platinum’s (Eastplats’) net loss widened to $6.1-million, or a loss of $0.03 a share, for the second quarter ended June 30, compared with the net loss s of... 

Extended producer responsibility compliance spotlighted as SA looks to grow circular economy

With waste generation increasing and landfill space becoming increasingly limited in South Africa, alongside growing global regulatory requirements, local producers are facing mounting pressure to... 

Extended producer responsibility compliance spotlighted as SA looks to grow circular economy

With waste generation increasing and landfill space becoming increasingly limited in South Africa, alongside growing global regulatory requirements, local producers are facing mounting pressure to... 

Bezant starts blasting at Namibia copper and gold project

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has completed the successful first blast at the Hope openpit site at its 90%-owned Hope and Gorob copper/gold project, in Namibia. The company reports that a 20 000 t... 

Hamak selects consultants for Akoko PEA

Aim-listed Hamak Strategy has selected Snowden Optiro as independent consultant to undertake the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Akoko oxide gold project, in southwest Ghana. In a... 

Shuka identifies new orebody at Kabwe

Dual-listed Shuka Minerals has successfully completed the ninth drill hole, KBDD09, slightly to the south of the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones at its Kabwe zinc mine, in Zambia. The...