Afarak sells Zeerust chrome mine for R40m

Specialist alloy producer Afarak Group has announced it will sell its Zeerust chrome mine and processing assets, as well as the Zeerust mining right, to Plantcor Mining and Plant Hire, which is a... 

Panel stresses importance of diversified supply chains

This is a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey, with the continent brimming with opportunity but also challenges. “By 2050, the African population will reach 2.6-billion, so how can we ensure that... 

Thungela maintains strong balance sheet despite softer coal prices

Ahead of releasing its interim results on August 18, JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources says the recent softer coal price environment has demonstrated the importance of operating a cost... 

Investors emphasise total returns as key consideration in mining

Ensuring a robust mining industry for the future requires careful capital allocation and adhering to high standards of operation, while consolidation may be the next phase for a sector grappling... 

Policy certainty, consistency key to unlocking African critical minerals investment

Amid global politisation of supply chains, increasing expectations of the mining industry and intensifying development imperatives in Africa, various African countries are gearing up policy to... 

B20 task force chairs share policy, actionable recommendations made so far

To encourage transparency and spotlight the voices leading the B20 South Africa 2025 agenda, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Mxolisi Mgojo and Busa CEO and B20 adviser Cas Coovadia on... 

Latest Heraeus appraisal confirms silver investment demand is surpassing that of gold

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals review that the gold price is showing signs of relaxation at $3 356/oz, having fallen by about 1.6% in the week to June 20.... 

Harmony to meet all production metrics for tenth consecutive year

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining confirms that it experienced a “landmark” 2025 financial year, which ends on June 30, underpinned by exceptional operating free cash flows and higher recovered... 

WEG Africa automation facility onboards more products as efficiency imperatives, hybrid power system demand grow

In adhering to its ethos of developing technologies and solutions that contribute to a more efficient and sustainable world, electric engineering, power and automation developer WEG has onboarded... 

AMIE launches SME assistance fund

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has partnered with business support organisation Tushiya Xchange to invest in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the meat import... 

SA’s ongoing agri growth now hinges on market diversification

South Africa’s agriculture sector has come under increasing pressure to diversify into new markets amid turbulent world market dynamics driven by radical shifts in US trade policy. During a webinar... 

SA’s ongoing agri growth now hinges on market diversification

South Africa’s agriculture sector has come under increasing pressure to diversify into new markets amid turbulent world market dynamics driven by radical shifts in US trade policy. During a webinar... 

Sampa, AMIE welcomes partial lifting of Brazil poultry import ban

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) and the South African Meat Processors Association (Sampa) have both welcomed government’s partial lifting of the ban on poultry and poultry... 

South Africa’s Climate Philanthropy Pledge signs newest two members

Twelve local philanthropic funders have signed South Africa’s pioneering Climate Philanthropy Pledge, which is a significant show of collective commitment across the pledge’s eight pillars of... 

Tourism dept unveils new Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre in the Free State

The Department of Tourism (DoT) has unveiled South Africa’s newest cultural and scientific attraction and visitor experience, the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, in the Golden Gate... 

Goldstone confirms productivity uptick at Homase mine

Ahead of publishing its financial results for the year ended December 31 later this month, Aim-listed Goldstone Resources has confirmed that the Homase mine, in Ghana, maintains an average 48 000 t... 

Solar service company Wetility scales capacity through new R500m capital partnership

Solar-as-a-service provider Wetility has secured a R500-million structured capital partnership with solar energy project funder Jaltech, which it will use to add more than 16 MW of solar capacity... 

Perseus adds mine investment veteran Rutherford to board as nonexecutive director

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining has appointed James Rutherford to the board as nonexecutive independent director, with immediate effect. He brings to the board 25 years of experience in... 

SAWEA advocates for policy changes regionally to unlock 10 GW of wind energy by 2028

More than 10 GW of new wind energy is possible in the next three years should grid access challenges across Southern Africa be resolved, the ‘2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey’ shows.... 

Gemfields garners $31m from latest mixed-quality ruby auction

Aim-listed gemstone miner Gemfields has generated $31.7-million in revenue from a mixed-quality rough ruby auction held between June 2 and 13. The company managed to sell 78 of the 90 lots, or... 

Lotus nears hot commissioning of Kayelekera plant, opts for owner-operated model

Ahead of ASX-listed Lotus Resources restarting production at the Kayelekera uranium mine, in Malawi, the company has advanced with cold commissioning of the plant and is due to complete hot... 

Pensana inks offtake agreement with Toyota Tsusho for full initial production

London-listed rare earths developer Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese multinational Toyota subsidiary Toyota Tsusho for the proposed offtake of up to 20 000 t/y... 

Eastplats advises of cybersecurity incident, confirms no disruption to operations

TSX- and JSE-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has advised shareholders of a cybersecurity incident affecting its internal IT systems. Eastplats took immediate containment measures to protect... 

Vukile poised for more growth on back of newly entered Portuguese market

After experiencing a transformative year in the 12 months ended March 31, driven by its growth strategy, JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund reported improvements in most of its performance metrics... 

Rehabilitation works on Golden Highway resume after protest action

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has welcomed its contractor LoneRock Construction resuming rehabilitation works along the Golden Highway, or R553, after protest action led to a... 

Northam announces three new note issuances valued at R5.7bn

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Northam Platinum Holdings has advised of a successful private placement of new domestic medium-term notes valued at R5.7-billion. The notes issue... 

Sanral engages SMMEs ahead of R500m Free State road upgrades

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has shared what its R500-million investment on Free State roads will entail over the next year.   Having started with projects in the... 

Angola starts process to join WFDB

Angola has through its newly established Angola Diamond Exchange started the process of joining the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), which marks a significant milestone in the country’s... 

Volkswagen recalls 142 Polos, 8 Taigos in South Africa over airbag issue

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall of 142 Volkswagen Polo vehicles and eight Volkswagen Taigo vehicles, as notified by Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA). The recall was issued owing... 

South Africa needs more junior miners – Junior Indaba speakers

With South Africa’s share of global exploration expenditure in mining having dropped below 1% in recent years, the longevity of this legacy industry in the country depends on encouraging more... 

VW prepares for third model production at Kariega

Automaker Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has entered the commissioning phase for production of a third model, called Tera, at its Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape. The company advises that... 

Avocado giant Westfalia Fruit champions value chain sustainability for 76 years

Having grown to produce and distribute more than 50% of South Africa’s avocado exports every year, vertically integrated agriculture company Westfalia Fruit remains dedicated to its founding legacy... 

Tiger Brands receives first supply from ‘Koo Baked Beans’ emerging farmers in Bronkhorstspruit

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has, over the past few years, been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and... 

Call for creation of replacement council once NLCC winds down

After two years of reforms driven through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), Integrated Supply Chains executive consultant Ian Bird and various other stakeholders have advocated for a... 

Henkel, Sasol partnership delivers lower-carbon adhesives

Multinational adhesive, sealant and functional coatings manufacturer Henkel and petrochemicals company Sasol have formed a strategic partnership focused on reducing the environmental impact of... 

Steenhuisen shares ‘new vision’ for agriculture

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has outlined a new vision for the Department of Agriculture (DoA) since its split from other portfolios, which created a single dedicated department. In an... 

Gemfields maintains solid government contributions from its mines in Zambia, Moz

JSE- and Aim-listed Gemfields has confirmed again its “G-factor for natural resources” figures for the Kagem emerald and Montepuez ruby mines, which now stand at 20% and 25%, respectively, for the... 

RMB/BER second-quarter BCI reflects uncertainties globally, locally

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research Business Confidence index (BCI) decreased by five points to 40 in the second quarter of the year, after the recovery that started in the... 

Sampa welcomes gov efforts to rework Brazil poultry import ban

The South African Meat Processors Association (Sampa) has welcomed efforts by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) to find a solution to the ban on poultry imports from Brazil, which the association... 

Agri dept confirms HPAI vaccination trial, says strategy is taking shape

In recognising the importance of sustaining South Africa’s R72-billion poultry meat and R15.8-billion layer industries, both national and the Gauteng provincial governments are ramping up efforts...