Anglo continues to coordinate impact investment network for stakeholders

Diversified miner Anglo American on October 8 and 9 hosted its third impact investment event highlighting the efforts of its Impact Finance Network (IFN), which has successfully supported... 

SolarBot device mitigates growing issue of unoptimised solar systems

Home energy management company Plentify says its partnership with solar and electrical solutions installer Herholdts to distribute its SolarBot devices in South Africa, has helped customers to gain... 

CGA says there is no ‘greening’ disease threat for South African citrus

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has dispelled media reports claiming the citrus industry and European trade are being threatened by a new greening disease. The disease... 

Yellow Door Energy inaugurates large solar microgrid at farm in Limpopo

Independent power producer (IPP) Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has inaugurated a large solar PV and battery energy storage microgrid system at a commercial farm of Waterberg Boerdery, in Limpopo.... 

South African, Botswana Ministers vow to simplify trade

The governments of South Africa and Botswana have committed to strengthening economic ties between the two countries and reducing barriers that impede the free flow of goods. During a meeting... 

Mavuso lauds Operation Vulindlela progress with Transnet

As government continues to drive structural reforms through Operation Vulindlela, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says in her latest newsletter that private sector participation... 

Pasofino announces capital raise

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources’ subsidiary Pasofino Gold has launched a private placement to raise $2.5-million for advancing the Dugbe gold project, in Liberia. The company will also use some of... 

Barrick, Tanzania govt joint venture producing bulk of country’s mining revenue

Twiga Minerals, the joint venture between the Tanzanian government and Barrick Gold Corporation, has grown to contribute 51% of government’s revenue from the extractive industry. Tanzania... 

York Timbers swings to profit of R136m

Lumber and agriculture company York Timbers has swung to profitability for the financial year ended June 30, having reported a R136-million profit against a loss of R312-million in the prior... 

Canadian farming company proves sustainable leafy green production is possible

Controlled environment farming company Sea to Sky Farms has grown to become among the most efficient per square foot lettuce growers in the world, using modular containers, with its expansion plans... 

Hummingbird announces groupwide strategic review

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has started with a comprehensive groupwide review to assess the capacity of its current platform to deliver sustainable production growth and value creation at its... 

Wärtsilä to deliver six engines to Senegal power plant by December

Technology group Wärtsilä is gearing up to install six of its 32 model diesel engines at a 17 MW power plant at Moroccon miner Managem’s Boto gold mine, in Senegal. Wärtsilä was awarded the... 

Eskom showcases recycled coal ash road construction initiative at Kusile

State-owned power utility Eskom has showcased how it incorporates recycled legacy coal ash into road construction at its Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga. This first-in-country initiative was... 

Marula outlines two-phase processing plant plan for Kinusi

South Africa- and UK-listed Marula Mining has found, in a revised mine plan for the Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, that it can produce 24 000 t/y f high-grade copper concentrate from a large... 

Emira expects liquidity strengthening from disposals

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund says its local commercial portfolio has performed well in the five months ended August 31, with total vacancies across the portfolio having increased only marginally... 

ENERTRAG advocates for local collector grid system to support national capacity

As South Africa tackles the next energy challenge of grid capacity, ENERTRAG South Africa technical head Dr Clinton Carter-Brown advocates for local collector grids that can integrate power from... 

DRDGOLD commits R2.5m to provide skills training for Gauteng youth

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency subsidiary The Innovation Hub has signed a memorandum of understanding with NYSE- and JSE-listed surface gold tailings retreatment company DRDGOLD’s Ergo... 

US institution backs Pensana’s expansion studies in Angola

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has awarded rare earths miner Pensana a $3.4-million technical assistance grant, which will help fund studies into the proposed expansion... 

Giyani nears commissioning of demo manganese processing plant

TSX-listed Giyani Metals Corporation says its demonstration plant for the processing of material from the K.Hill manganese project is moving into the detailed fit-out phase with all modular process... 

Arc completes first phase of drilling on Virgo prospect

London-listed Arc Minerals has completed the first phase of an exploration drilling campaign on its Virgo project, which is located within the Kalahari Copperbelt, in Botswana. The company... 

Minergy sees green shoots from turnaround at Masama mine

Coal mining and trading company Minergy says its new strategic and operational drive towards business improvement has paid off in the financial year ended June 30, with the company experiencing... 

ND Engineering announced the overall winner at this year’s Stainless Steel Awards

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has announced the winners of its Stainless Steel Awards after a five-year hiatus, with ND Engineering having been awarded the... 

Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 

BME, Hypex Bio continue to drive environment-friendly explosives

With 20-million tonnes of bulk nitrate-based explosives being used every year in the mining industry, contributing significantly to greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, explosives and detonation... 

Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 

Sanas, Afrac host meetings to strengthen quality assurance systems across Africa

As the South African National Accreditation System (Sanas) hosts general assembly meetings of the African Accreditation Corporation (Afrac) this week, the organisations have reiterated their... 

AfriForum continues fighting Nersa’s latest appeal in municipal tariff matter

Civil rights organisation AfriForum says the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has applied to the Supreme Court of Appeal in the case related to its implementation of tariff hikes... 

Akobo completes crosscut between two tunnels at Segele mine

Sweden-headquartered Akobo Minerals has completed a crosscut between the Western and Eastern tunnels of its Segele gold mine, in Ethiopia, which now paves the way for stoping activities into the... 

Jubilee appoints business veteran Khoza to its board

Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals has appointed Dr Reuel Khoza to its board and announced the resignation of CFO Neal Reynolds. Reynolds will leave the company to pursue new opportunities after... 

Webber Wentzel says ESG gains will abound if miners invest in rail

Freight rail is considered key to the future of Africa’s mining sector, as it can provide efficient transportation of minerals. Law firm Webber Wentzel partner Nomsa Mbere says rail is a prime... 

Law firm encourages miners to apply for diesel rebates, despite red tape

Law firm Webber Wentzel tax attorney Carryn Alexander says the South African Revenue Service (Sars) has no legal basis to withhold diesel rebates to mining companies while audits are under way.... 

Graham-Maré assures govt is evaluating independent transmission infrastructure provider model

While South Africa has seen the installation of more than 590 MW of rooftop solar power in the year-to-date, which adds to other renewable-energy installations, the question remains whether... 

Firm says there are risks but also opportunities with new Zambian mining laws

With Zambia in the process of amending its Mines and Minerals Development Act of 2015 through a Minerals Bill, law firm May and Co legal practitioner and Zambian High Court advocate Maloba Nalomba... 

Mines will need to revisit intoxication policies, do risk-based assessments for cannabis

With the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act expected to come into force in the near future, law firm Webber Wentzel has delved into the impact this may have on mine site health and safety and the... 

RMB assists in complex deal between Metier, sea cable recycler

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has provided transaction support to private equity firm Metier towards acquiring Mertech Marine. Through its Sustainable Capital Fund II, Metier is focused on investing... 

Marula ships first batch of manganese from Larisoro mine

Battery metals miner Marula Mining has recorded its first manganese export sales under an agreement it has with Kenyan company Gems and Industrial Minerals. The agreement between the companies... 

Hummingbird announces potential buyer for Pasofino subsidiary

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has advised of an offer for a buyer to acquire its 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold for $75-million. This represents a purchase price of $0.66, or C$0.91, a... 

Vanadium Resources appoints Chinese group as EPC for South African project

ASX-listed Vanadium Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Energy International Group (CEIG) for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, as well as... 

Lexington announces 500 000 oz share of resource in Jelani project

Following the board-level formal authorisation of an independent mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Jelani Resources project area, in South Africa’s Free State province, Aim-listed Lexington... 

Eskom completes first phase of host community housing renovations

State-owned power utility Eskom has completed the Masibambisane Air Quality Offset (AQO) project at low-income households in the Ezamokuhle community, in Amersfoort, Mpumalanga. The project has...