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Landmark private solar-battery hybrid project aims to enter into operation in 2028
Landmark private solar-battery hybrid project aims to enter into operation in 2028
10th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A large-scale hybrid solar and battery project, underpinned by a landmark 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol and Air Liquide, has achieved financial close and is targeting to enter into commercial operation in 2028. The... 


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South Africa records 16% decline in rhino poaching
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa recorded a 16% drop in rhino poaching last year, the second consecutive decline of that magnitude, the environment ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said in a statement that 352... 


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CSIR leads local skills development for EU-backed critical metals programme
10th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been selected to drive the EU’s Team Europe Initiative, which aims to align skills development, industrial investment and clean energy... 


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Goldman expects wave of South Africa deals fuelled by commodities
10th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs Group expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the continent’s largest economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave. “We expect activity... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina at Mining Indaba event.
Anglo lauded for R600m junior exploration backing
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Mining Indaba.
Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year. That’s the view of Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu, who spoke... 


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Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
6th February 2026

In 2025, South Africa exported 412 510 passenger and light commercial vehicles. It’s 7% more than in 2019. Exports continue to dominate the sector: for every ten vehicles produced in South Africa... 


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Minerals Council CEO Zero Harm Forum chairperson Japie Fullard with Minerals Council safety & sustainable development head Dushen Naidoo (left).
Worrying fall-of-ground regression outlined by Minerals Council at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Minerals Council South Africa will renew its focus on key safety interventions, particularly on eliminating falls-of-ground (FoG) incidents, which have increased in the past year despite 2025’s... 


Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa.
Better regulatory, operating mining milieu urgently needed, Indaba hears
9th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector is showing the benefits of higher prices for certain commodities and record chrome and manganese exports. However, the Minerals Council South Africa’s Facts and Figures... 


Minerals Council president Paul Dunne, CEO Mzila Mthenjane and acting chief economist Bongani Motsa at Mining Indaba.
Strong multi-year commodity period on way, Minerals Council president says at Indaba
9th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A strong sustained positive commodity cycle is on the way, and South Africa should go all out to take full advantage of it for the benefit of South Africa's people. To make the best of what is seen... 


Transnet CEO Advocate Michelle Phillips
Rail volumes rising but private impetus needed to reach 250Mt target
9th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Advocate Michelle Phillips insists there will be no turning back from current yearly railed volume levels of above 160-million tons. But she has also reiterated that private sector... 


Afrirent acquires Busmark to expand its transport portfolio
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Fleet management services company Afrirent has acquired bus manufacturer Busmark as part of Busmark's exit from business rescue as a going concern. The transaction is part of Afrirent’s strategic... 


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New East Africa fibre highway linking Goma to Mombasa goes live
9th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group on Monday switched on its new 2 000 km fibre route in East Africa, connecting Mombasa, on Kenya’s coast, to Goma in the... 


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South Africa Wine calls for faster delivery of agricultural, agroprocessing master plan
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation South Africa Wine says the priority for the credible framework for growth, competitiveness and transformation that is the Agricultural and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP)... 


Nordex supplying 33 wind turbines to private projects in Western Cape
Nordex supplying 33 wind turbines to private projects in Western Cape
9th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Wind turbine technology provider Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA) is supplying 33 wind turbines to the Zen and Bergriver wind projects, in the Western Cape, which will have a combined capacity of... 


Cobalt and copper sourced from DRC artisanal miners to be transported on Lobito corridor
Cobalt and copper sourced from DRC artisanal miners to be transported on Lobito corridor
9th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

In a milestone for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), which links the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to a deep-water port in Angola, Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Trafigura have... 


Metair expects to post higher full-year revenue, Ebit and Ebit margin
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed automotive components supplier Metair, in a trading statement, says it expects group revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, to be 53% to 58% higher than the R11.37-billion posted... 


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Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
Magazine round up | 06 February 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

HOT STUFF: Having breached the historic $5000/oz level in January, some analysts are now forecasting that gold could climb toward the $6000/oz level this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong central-bank and retail demand. Photograph: Creamer Media
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Having breached the historic $5 000/oz level in January, some analysts are now forecasting that gold could climb toward the $6 000/oz level this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong... 

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South Africa simply must get going on the mining exploration front

It’s extremely bad for the South African economy that it’s taking so long to get going on the mining exploration front. As is being pointed out around the resources world, mining success depends on... 

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A new data portal made publicly available recently by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) provides some encouraging insight into the country’s power generation project pipeline.... 

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Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics
Clement Kgatla

This week we profile Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics, which is involved in the warehousing and distribution of various commodities, including pharmaceuticals 

FEELING BULLISH: The gold bulls are definitely having their day. The upward price trend has been in place since late 2022 and there are no signs yet of a reversal. This, despite the fact that the precious metal has already broken all previous records. The only pity for South Africa is that the country is far from the leading producer it once was.
FEELING BULLISH

The gold bulls are definitely having their day. The upward price trend has been in place since late 2022 and there are no signs yet of a reversal. This, despite the fact that the precious metal has... 

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