Tharisa’s second-quarter performance shows resilience, operational discipline, CEO says

JSE-, LSE- and A2X-listed Tharisa produced 34 300 oz of platinum group metal (PGM) for the quarter ended March 31 – the second quarter of its 2026 financial year, with PGM recoveries stable at... 

Kodal reports good progress at Bougouni

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has produced 26 981 t of spodumene concentrate, grading 5.28% lithium oxide, from its joint-owned Bougouni lithium project, in Mali, for the three months ended March 31.... 

Canyon CEO resigns

Peter Secker has tendered his resignation as CEO of ASX-listed Canyon Resources CEO, citing personal reasons. He will, however, remain in his role over the coming months to lead Canyon through the... 

Audi South Africa aims to maintain market share in constrained conditions

Audi South Africa is aiming to maintain its second place in the country’s premium market, and also boost its market share, despite challenging times in the automotive industry and a reduction in... 

Cummins launches BESS for Southern Africa

Integrated power solutions company Cummins on April 10 launched its battery energy storage system (BESS) offering for the Southern African market, with its South African head office in Midrand set... 

Expo underscores importance of LPG for clean cooking, energy security

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a clean, scalable and easily deployable solution for energy, and it also enables flexibility, which can bolster energy security at a time of heightened geopolitical... 

Tanzania-focused Rift Helium enters final stages of Aim admission

Rift Helium, which is focused on the exploration and development of primary helium in a proven basin in southwest Tanzania, is in the final stages of its application for admission of its ordinary... 

Tau continues to mobilise business community in South Africa

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau addressed global think tank The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA) this week and urged business leaders to explore South Africa for investment... 

Aterian records strong first quarter as it continues to execute strategy

London-listed Aterian says its Rwandan mineral trading operations continued to deliver strong growth in trading activities during the first quarter ended March 31, generating an unaudited gross... 

TPL welcomes arrest of alleged fuel theft syndicate member

Transnet Pipelines (TPL) has welcomed the arrest of an alleged fuel theft syndicate member linked to multiple cases across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. The arrest, executed on March 30... 

BRICS Plus countries increase gold reserves to more than 6 000 t

Members of the BRICS Plus trade bloc now hold over 6 000 t of gold, representing about 17.4% of total global central bank reserves, up from 11.2% in 2019, financial services group EBC Financial... 

Kazera restructures board, appoints interim CEO

Aim-listed Kazera Global has appointed the company’s largest shareholder Richard Jennings executive director and interim CEO, with immediate effect. He is expected to remain interim CEO for six... 

Eskom redeems R38bn ES26 bond

State-owned Eskom has announced the successful redemption of its ES26 bond, a decisive milestone in the utility’s journey toward financial independence. First issued in March 2007 as a R500-million... 

Infrastructure Indaba underscores importance of rail and water systems

The importance of rail and water for South Africa’s economic growth was emphasised on the second day of industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) Infrastructure Indaba... 

DFFE launches national consultation on environmental-impact assessment reforms

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), in collaboration with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, provincial environmental affairs departments and other... 

Conference underscores importance of sustainability in a volatile world

With global tensions at a breaking point and contributing to higher energy prices, South Africa should focus its efforts on sustainability, as this would be a “national defence” for the country,... 

Multotec highlights readiness to support burgeoning PGMs sector

The recent recovery in platinum group metals (PGM) prices is resulting in increased activity in the sector, particularly in brownfield expansion projects, and mineral processing equipment leader... 

ASP completes well drilling for first phase of Virginia gas project

JSE-listed ASP Isotopes has completed the drilling of the wells required for Phase 1 of the Renergen helium project, about four months ahead of schedule. “This marks a watershed moment for our... 

Gold price underpins Caledonia’s strong full-year performance

Gold miner Caledonia Mining achieved a year of strong revenue, profit and cash generation, alongside continued progress on its growth strategy across the Blanket mine and its Bilboes and Motapa... 

Business entities outline risks Middle East conflict poses for South Africa

The war in the Middle East is likely to harm the global economy and South Africa’s government needs to support local businesses in the work to contain the impact, business organisation Business... 

World Bank report highlights potential of smarter water use

Rebalancing water use across the global food system is key to meeting future food demand sustainably and could generate 245-million long-term jobs, largely in sub-Saharan Africa, a new World Bank... 

Emmerson to raise £850 000

Aim-listed Emmerson has closed a placing and concluded a bookbuild, raising gross proceeds of £750 000 through the issue of, in aggregate, 37.5-million new ordinary shares. The company has also... 

Epiroc secures large order for autonomous, electric mining equipment in Africa

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity and sustainability partner Epiroc has won a large order for autonomous and electric surface mining equipment in Africa. The customer has ordered a... 

Botswana Minerals to raise £1.15m, makes board changes

Aim-listed Botswana Minerals has undertaken a company-arranged fundraising consisting of a placing and subscription with existing and new investors to raise £1.15-million through the issue of... 

Hulamin’s earnings impacted by operational challenges, currency movements

JSE-listed aluminium producer Hulamin expects to report a loss a share of between 43c and 53c for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared with earnings a share of 93c reported for 2024, as the... 

Infrastructure Indaba underscores importance of rail, water systems

The importance of rail and water for South Africa’s economic growth was emphasised on the second day of industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) Infrastructure Indaba... 

Capital expects further growth after stronger 2025 performance

London-listed mining services company Capital achieved strong results for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a clear transition from the challenges of the prior year, executive chairperson... 

Botswana Minerals identifies copper, lead/zinc target systems in Botswana

Aim-listed Botswana Minerals has reported encouraging results from integrated geological and AI-enhanced initial exploration analysis across its copper prospecting licences in north-west Botswana.... 

Council explores potential of Gold as a Service platform for digital

Industry body the World Gold Council’s latest White Paper, co-authored with Boston Consulting Group, explores the potential of “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance and... 

Growing BESS market to underpin local battery cell manufacturing – LSF study

The rapidly expanding regional market for battery energy storage systems (BESS) is creating the commercial foundation needed to support domestic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell... 

Bank of Tanzania becomes equity shareholder in AFC

The Bank of Tanzania has made an equity investment in infrastructure solutions provider the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), becoming a sovereign shareholder and bolstering AFC’s diversified... 

ACSA, Mangaung municipality to collaborate on further development at Bram Fischer airport precinct

Airport owner and operator Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and the Mangaung metropolitan municipality on March 16 formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a memorandum of... 

Orion to pay final R14.74m for a controlling interest in Okiep this week

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals expects to finalise the settlement of the remaining R14.74-million consideration for the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Okiep copper project (OCP),... 

Sibanye-Stillwater welcomes US commerce dept’s preliminary determination on Russian palladium imports

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has welcomed the US Department of Commerce’s preliminary affirmative determination on March 6 regarding the countervailing duty (CVD) petition filed by the... 

Atlantic Lithium secures $16.4m funding to advance Ghana project

Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium has secured access to funding of up to a combined value of $16.4-million (A$23.1-million or £12.2-million). This comprises a strategic investment, from a... 

Deputy Trade Minister underscores importance of localisation

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has emphasised the importance of localisation to the country’s economy, with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition... 

Upward Spiral highlights service offering for mining, industrial sustainability

Mining, logistics and waste management company Upward Spiral 1471 on March 12 showcased its offering for mining and industries, hosting a media engagement to demonstrate its suite of local products... 

Botswana Diamonds changes its name as it diversifies into copper

London-listed diamond miner Botswana Diamonds has changed its name to Botswana Minerals, to reflect the expanded strategy of the company. “Botswana is a top location for exploration – geologically,... 

Freeport Saldanha to host metal processing, fabrication facility

Industrial development zone Freeport Saldanha announces that an agreement has been signed with a new investor to establish a fully funded, technologically advanced metal processing and fabrication... 

Platinum jewellery remains resilient – PGI

Amid record precious metals pricing and shifting luxury demand dynamics, platinum jewellery is demonstrating notable resilience, supported by substitution trends versus gold and continued strength...