Africa’s peace-building faces reality check as leaders call for active prudence

As day one of the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 opened at the Sandton Convention Centre, hosted by dispute resolution authority the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), veteran... 

Risk indicators detected as challenges escalate

South Africa’s declining water management competency is revealing a critical fault line in the mining sector, which is developing an inability to sufficiently act on early warning signals. While... 

Heraeus, Sibanye-Stillwater target new uses for palladium in glass fibre production

Precious metals and technology company Heraeus Precious Metals and mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater have partnered on a joint research and development project aimed at... 

ICMM, One Young World launch young leaders scholarship

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has announced the creation of the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship programme in partnership with global nongovernmental organisation (NGO) One Young World. The... 

July Ndlovu, Lucky Kgatle to join Implats board

Platinum group metals company Impala Platinum (Implats) has appointed July Ndlovu and Lucky Kgatle as independent nonexecutive directors, effective May 1. The board confirms that the two... 

ICMM updates critical control management guide to strengthen mining safety

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has published its newly updated ‘Critical Control Management: Good Practice Guide’ to better support the mining industry’s implementation of controls that keep... 

Bar and coin demand drove global gold demand to a record in the first quarter

Gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) demand, increased by 2% year-on-year to 1 231 t for the quarter ended March 31, mainly as a result of higher bar and coin demand, the World Gold... 

BMA names winning bidders for R12bn project to redevelop six ports of entry

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the winning bidders for the R12-billion redevelopment of its six busiest land border posts, confirming a mix of private sector partnerships that... 

Perseus executes first production blast at CMA Underground project

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has reported the successful completion of the first underground production blast at its CMA Underground project, at the Yaouré gold mine, in Côte d’Ivoire.... 

Dimsum Energy, Goldwind Africa partner to develop Eastern Cape renewables pipeline

Independent renewable energy developer Dimsum Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with global renewable energy company Goldwind Africa to develop Energy Fields, a large-scale portfolio... 

Illegal mining more than just a law enforcement issue, research fellow says

A presentation by University of South Africa (Unisa) Centre of Excellence: Adaptation and Resilience postdoctoral research fellow Dr Kennedy Manduna has challenged dominant narratives around... 

City of Johannesburg initiates eco-filter system to address pollution in Juksei river

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), in collaboration with the Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa (Suncasa) project and its partners, has unveilved a new... 

ENGIE, Pele launch Graspan solar PV plant, signalling shift to delivery

Green energy supplier ENGIE South Africa has officially opened the Graspan solar PV facility, in the Northern Cape, marking an important milestone for the project, which has been in commercial... 

Flotation polishing integral to wastewater improvement

Dissolved air flotation (DAF) is gaining traction as a post-biological polishing step in municipal wastewater treatment, improving effluent consistency by removing fine solids, algae and nutrient... 

Innovative approaches needed for effective conservation

As South Africa grapples with mounting water stress, innovative approaches to waste management are emerging as crucial aspects of water conservation, with integrated waste management solutions... 

DHL Supply Chain to invest R220m in Gauteng multi-user distribution hub

Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to invest R220-million into a new multiuser distribution centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, reinforcing its longterm commitment to... 

Brahman Hills relocates plane trees for 20 ha garden development

Twenty-seven fully grown plane trees have been successfully relocated from the Gowrie Farm golf estate to Brahman Hills, in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, where they now form part of what is set to... 

Eskom not yet in a position to comment on alleged diesel procurement, storage irregularities

State-owned power utility Eskom says its newly established Group Investigations and Security department is in the final stages of completing an investigation into alleged irregularities relating to... 

Firebird secures A$2m grant to advance Australian demonstration plant

Australia-based manganese processing technology company Firebird Metals has been awarded a A$2-million grant from government agency the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) under its Battery... 

Fortescue campaign aims to cap diesel tax handouts for mining majors

ASX-listed Fortescue is launching is national advertising campaign calling for a reform of the Australian government’s diesel tax handout, which is “delivering excessive benefits to a small number... 

SMM breaks ground on Western Cape monazite plant

The Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM) has officially broken ground on its new processing plant in the Western Cape. This milestone advances the mine’s phased development plan and positions South... 

Volt Carbon secures third US patent for dry graphite separation tech

Canada-based science and technology company Volt Carbon Technologies has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for a US patent application. This represents the... 

Wallington, Froneman to join Neo Energy Metals board

Uranium and gold development company Neo Energy Metals has appointed World Gold Council chairperson and former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman as independent nonexecutive chairperson, with... 

Kimberley Process urged to evolve as traceability, consumer expectations rise

The Kimberley Process (KP) needs to consider how it can strengthen digital communication in its work, while addressing emerging risks such as financial integrity, and develop robust traceability... 

Rumble Resources highlights multi-commodity strength amid geopolitical conflict

The dual exposure to gold and tungsten has strengthened investor security amid market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Australia-based mine development and... 

NevGold upsizes private placement to C$42m to advance US gold projects

Owing to strong demand, TSX-V-listed mining exploration and development company NevGold has agreed with investment firm Clarus Securities to increase the size of its previously announced... 

Polymer prices increase as geopolitical tensions tighten global supply

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East have resulted in sharp increases in feedstock costs and unprecedented volatility in polymer pricing worldwide. As polymers are derived primarily from... 

SA auto market shifts as digital influence reshapes buyer decisions

South Africa’s automotive market has entered a new phase of recovery, following its strongest performance in nearly two decades in 2025 and, against this backdrop, marketing agency Rogerwilco... 

Rome Resources raises £1.2m to advance DRC tin, copper exploration

London-listed tin and copper exploration company Rome Resources has conditionally raised about £1.2-million through a direct subscription, with existing shareholders, of 400-million new ordinary... 

High Court sets aside environmental authorisation for K148 road construction

A full bench of the Gauteng High Court has set aside the environmental authorisation for the proposed K148 road development, in Gauteng, ruling that both the original 2016 approval and subsequent... 

Conflict in Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percentage points in economic growth in 2026

A joint policy document presented by continental body the African Union (AU) Commission, multilateral development finance organisation the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), regional... 

Tougher stance against substandard imports needed

South Africa’s cable industry has the capacity and expertise to support grid optimisation, but only if it is protected against substandard imports that are undermining the safety and performance of... 

Innovation, reform key to stabilising system

The adoption of smart grid technologies is crucial for the future of South Africa’s power grid and its efficiency. Intelligence is key and smart grids are an enabler of intelligence, highlights... 

Transmission bottleneck demands urgent national focus

South Africa’s electricity reform momentum risks stalling unless transmission infrastructure is urgently expanded, with grid capacity, rather than generation investment, now the primary constraint... 

Microgrids emerge as fastest route to energy access

Decentralised microgrids are proving critical to accelerating electrification, easing energy constraints and improving resilience across South Africa, highlights South African National Energy... 

Flexibility key to grid’s future

South Africa’s power grid is entering a high-risk phase as the rapid rise of rooftop solar and renewable energy is starting to outpace the system’s original design capacity. The  transition to... 

Middle East conflict drives renewed interest in shale exploration in some countries

Amid conflict in the Middle East, a new research paper from energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has highlighted the importance of elevating strategic energy security priorities as countries... 

Heraeus, Sibanye-Stillwater partner on palladium-based glass fibre tech

Precious metals and technology company Heraeus Precious Metals and mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater have partnered on a joint research and development project aimed at... 

Vaal SEZ to drive reindustrialisation, job creation

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has noted that the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is aimed at revitalising the economy by driving industrialisation and... 

Lions Bay Resources submits revised offers for Vantage Goldfield assets

Critical and precious metals project developer and investor Metals One reports that Lions Bay Resources (LBR), in which it holds a 30% stake, has submitted revised offers to acquire selected...