Theft, vandalism of electricity infrastructure remains a threat – Eskom

While State-owned utility Eskom has noted a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure – including mini-substations, high-voltage pylons and transformers – compared with... 

Itac approves duty waiver on caustic soda

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has approved African Chemical’s (AfriChem’s) application for the creation of a rebate facility on caustic soda. Itac notes... 

Durban Multipurpose Terminal records historic volumes for 2024/25 financial year

The Durban Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) has achieved a record-breaking performance, exceeding 200 000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) – the highest in its history – for the 2024/25 financial... 

Cora appoints key DFS consultant to lead updated Sanankoro study

Aim-listed Cora Gold has appointed DRA Global group company New Senet to oversee an updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) at its flagship Sanankoro gold project, in south Mali. Cora says the... 

Blencowe signs offtake agreement

London-listed Blencowe Resources has signed an additional nonbinding offtake agreement (NBA) with China-based Qingdao TaiDa Carbon for natural fine flake concentrate offtake from its Orom-Cross... 

Reko Diq JV shareholders approve updated feasibility study, select Fluor as EPCM

Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corporation says it and its joint venture (JV) partners in the Reko Diq project, in Pakistan, have approved the project’s updated feasibility study and conditionally... 

South African citrus exporters worried about US tariff impact on jobs, industry growth

South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American... 

Sufficient uranium resources exist, investments needed to sustain high nuclear energy growth – report

Sufficient uranium resources exist to support the continued use of nuclear power and its significant growth through 2050 and beyond; however, timely investments in new exploration, mining... 

TNPA issues RfP for liquid bulk terminal operator at Port of Cape Town

South Africa’s State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RfP) for the appointment of a liquid bulk terminal operator for the handling of edible oils... 

Arc Minerals expands its presence in Zambia

London-listed Arc Minerals has entered into a binding  agreement for its wholly-owned Zambian subsidiary Foreland Minerals to acquire the Chingola copper project, in the Zambian Copperbelt, from... 

IFPA expresses ‘disappointment’ over US tariffs on fresh produce imports

Given that the global trade of fresh produce is essential to the “health and wellbeing of people in every nation,” International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) chief global policy officer Alexis... 

Commission recommends approval of Hudaco Training transactions with conditions

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed transaction whereby Hudaco Training intends to acquire the entire business of Insulation Advanced... 

SAPVIA welcomes Eskom’s extension of free SSEG registration

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed State-owned utility Eskom’s decision to extend its zero-registration fee policy and free smart meter installation for... 

Fortescue, Gold Fields in running for Decarbonisation Excellence award

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Decarbonising Mining Awards 2025 category for ‘Excellence in Decarbonisation Strategy and Implementation by a Mining... 

DBSA CEO stresses need for research to support policy decisions

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) CEO Boitumelo Mosako has emphasised the importance of data driven and evidence-based policies, especially in the context of a complex geopolitical... 

Chamber warns US tariffs will have significant impact on the Eastern Cape economy

Business organisation the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen has said the organisation is “deeply concerned” about the “serious ramifications” which the US tariff... 

Minerals 260 raises $220m to acquire, advance Bullabulling gold project

ASX-listed Minerals 260 has, following a successful international and domestic investor roadshow, successfully completed a $220-million capital raise, before costs, by way of an offer of... 

Artemis, Greentech to consolidate lithium rights

ASX-listed companies Artemis Resources and GreenTech Metals have executed a binding agreement to consolidate the lithium mineral rights of their respective tenement holdings near Karratha in the... 

Jubilee executes transaction on Large Waste Project

Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has secured the exclusive rights to the Large Waste Project, in Zambia, for a reduced consideration of $18-million – previously $30-million. The company has until mid-May... 

Ariana subsidiary acquires 51% of Kosovo gold project

Aim-listed Ariana Resources has reported that its 76%-owned subsidiary Western Tethyan Resources (WTR) has formally acquired 51% of the Slivova gold project, in Kosovo. A three-hole diamond... 

Sheffield Resources reports record zircon sales

ASX-listed Sheffield Resources has reported that zircon concentrate shipments from the Thunderbird mineral sands mine, in Western Australia, totalled 82 000 t for the March quarter. The Thunderbird... 

Robex progresses Kiniero toward first gold pour in the fourth quarter

West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources says it is on track to deliver first gold at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea, in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. TSX-V-listed... 

Great Boulder Resources signs MoU with Monument Mining

ASX-listed Great Boulder Resources (GBR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TSX-V-listed Monument Mining for collaboration to potentially process ore from GBR’s Side Well gold... 

Ivanhoe Mines begins copper exploration programme in Zambia

The Zambian government has granted TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines a 7 757 km2 package of new exploration licences in the highly-prospective North-Western Province of Zambia. Ivanhoe considers the... 

UMK shifts back to rail amid softer market conditions

South African mining company United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) has said it will, for now, exclusively use rail transport for its manganese exports, with CE Malcolm Curror noting that it is... 

Hathorn to contribute $500 000 to Kore’s fundraising

London-listed potash exploration and development company Kore Potash has reported that, following the publication of the company's 2024 annual report, the restriction of the company's directors and... 

Alstom appoints new CEO for Alstom Ubunye in South Africa

Sustainable mobility company Alstom has appointed Thabiso Komako as the new CEO of Alstom Ubunye, effective April 1. In this role, Komako will lead the Alstom Ubunye operational site in Nigel,... 

Capital signs contract for civils work, TSF construction at Reko Diq

London-listed mining services company Capital has concluded formal negotiations and has signed a mining services contract with Reko Diq Mining Pakistan – operated by  Canadian miner Barrick Gold... 

Longonjo ore reserve grade increases as project development progresses

London-listed Pensana has reported that the updated Joint Ore Reserve Committee- (Jorc-) compliant ore reserve grade for its Longonjo rare earth project, in Angola, has increased to 3.04% total... 

George calls on Eskom to permanently waive solar panel registration fee

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has welcomed State-owned utility Eskom’s ongoing commitment, reaffirmed on April 1, to waive registration fees and provide free smart... 

Sibanye-Stillwater, partners celebrate 89 MW wind farm reaching commercial operation

The 89 MW Castle Wind Farm, a facility dedicated to supplying renewable energy to multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater’s South African operations, has achieved... 

Altona discovers high-grade mineralisation at Monte Muambe

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported the discovery of high-grade mineralisation at its Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, in Mozambique, with concentrations up to 232 g/t... 

Whale Head Minerals sells first 10 000 t of heavy mineral sands

Aim-listed Kazera Global’s 70%-owned subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM) has issued its first invoice for the sale of 10 000 t of heavy mineral sands (HMS) mined at its operations in Alexander... 

SA Tourism launches new global brand campaign

Tourism promotion agency South African Tourism (SA Tourism), on March 31, launched its latest global brand campaign titled ‘South Africa Awaits – Come Find Your Joy!’ The agency describes the... 

L2D reports resilient full-year performance for 2024

Property investment company Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) has reported that it has delivered a robust performance for the 2024 financial year, demonstrating resilience amid persistent macroeconomic... 

Inspired Evolution announces final close of Evolution III Fund at $238m

Pan-African private equity firm Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund, securing total commitments of $238-million. The company says this milestone marks the... 

Vukile reports transformative year, on track to meet full year guidance

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund has reported that it has achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, underscoring its dealmaking... 

Ramakgopa, SAWEA welcome Cabinet’s approval of SAREM

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have welcomed Cabinet’s decision this week to approve the South African Renewable... 

Orion on track to become near-term base metals producer as it releases Prieska, Okiep studies

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals says it is firmly on track to become a near-term base metals producer with the release of the definitive feasibility studies (DFSs) for its flagship project, the... 

URU raises £300 000 to accelerate activities at South African nickel project

Aim-listed URU Metals has raised £300 000 before expenses through a placing of ten-million new ordinary shares of no nominal value each in the capital of the company at a price of 3p a share. The...