M&R appoints another interim chairperson

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has appointed Alex Maditsi interim chairperson, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Clifford Raphiri on... 

Coaltech, Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency partner to advance JET initiatives

Johannesburg-based research institute Coaltech has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA) to support research and innovative solutions towards Just... 

Marula to ship first batch of Kinusi copper ore by end January

While Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining continues to develop the Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, the company has completed its first sale of 1 000 t of copper... 

Akobo announces new mine plan to accelerate extraction at Segele

Norwegian mining company Akobo Minerals has announced a new mine development plan to accelerate production and commissioning of a processing plant at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia. The three-phase... 

Home Affairs selects first participants in new tourism promotion scheme

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has selected the first round of participating companies in its new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). The scheme is aimed at boosting tourism arrivals from... 

Commission tasks munis, agents and retailers to fix distortion in fresh produce market

After launching a market inquiry into the fresh produce industry in March 2023, the Competition Commission has released its final report on the matter confirming that there are significant barriers... 

US/China tension likely to drive demand for some commodities – Ninety One

This year is poised to have various influences impacting on commodity markets, including Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, says private baking organisation Ninety One. In unpacking the... 

BMI unpacks lower-price outlook for zinc

Market analyst BMI has maintained its zinc price forecast for this year at $2 650/t owing to weaker supply and demand dynamics; however, refined zinc production will likely trend higher this year... 

Consultancy says digitalisation, energy transition to shape mining industry this year

Shifting global demand and new opportunities for forward-thinking organisations in the mining industry is reshaping the industry this year, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting CEO... 

Thor Explorations increases output, progresses various drill programmes

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations, which owns and operates the Segolila mine, in Nigeria, has increased its gold production to 85 057 oz in the year ended December 31, compared with the 84... 

Namibia says Shell write-down of offshore discoveries ‘not a setback’

Namibia’s Mines and Energy Ministry has downplayed the impact of energy company Shell recent $400-million write-down on its offshore oil discoveries, stating that the country it remains committed... 

Thor confirms down-dip continuity of mineralisation at Segilola

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations has uncovered promising mineralisation near the Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing diamond drilling programme. The programme is... 

Regulatory barriers, limited charging networks stall EV progress despite tax incentive

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has renewed calls for more policy support to address key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa,... 

Westgold reports production increases at several mines in Q2

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources continues to increase its quarterly gold production, having produced 80 886 oz of gold in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year. This compares to 77... 

Equinox delivers strongest production year yet

Canadian miner Equinox Gold has reported its strongest quarterly and yearly gold production in its history, having produced 213 906 oz of gold in the fourth quarter and 621 870 oz in the full year.... 

Canada Nickel advances surface right access for Crawford project

TSX-V-listed Canada Nickel Company has signed two definitive agreements for it to gain access to 32 000 acres of surface rights prospective for nickel. The agreements, signed with Noble Mineral... 

West African Resources achieves upper end of full-year gold output guidance

ASX-listed West African Resources has reported a 7% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production to 51 178 oz in the three-months ended December 31, bringing full-year production to 206 622 oz.... 

PCC appoints Manale temporary executive director

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has appointed Blessing Manale acting executive director effective January 1 to February 24, following which Dorah Modise will continue in a permanent... 

CGA appoints Ntshabele as CEO

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has appointed Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele CEO effective February 1. He succeeds outgoing CEO Justin Chadwick who will be retiring at the end... 

Vanggatfontein Colliery operating amid business rescue process

JSE-listed Salungano Group has reported progress in the business rescue process of its indirect subsidiary Keaton Mining, following its February 2024 filing for business rescue. The company has... 

RFA encourages careful study of Transnet network statement to avoid snags

Following Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s approval of the publishing of the Transnet network statement, which facilities open access to South Africa’s rail network by third-party operators, the... 

Tirupati announces more executive appointments amid restructuring

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has appointed Anthony James Nieuwenhuys as executive director and co-CEO alongside Shishir Poddar in anticipation of a full executive power transfer to Nieuwenhuys... 

Perpetua gains enviro approval for Stibnite project

The US Forest Service has approved the mine plan for Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite gold project, in Idaho, in accordance with the country’s National Environmental Policy Act (Nepa). This final... 

Ministry unpacks latest renewable energy preferred bidder awards

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has unveiled the preferred bidders for Bid Window 7 (BW 7) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), naming eight... 

Minerals Council optimistic about ongoing MPRDA review

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE’s) review of mining regulations, which started a year ago, provides the chance to relook and unlock the true potential of South Africa’s... 

Seriti Green says G20 will put Mpumalanga on the map for JET discussions

With Mpumalanga having been selected to host the Group of 20 (G20) energy session in September next year, diversified energy company Seriti Green says the event will propel the province onto the... 

Energy, fintech, impact investing shine in private capital investment sector

Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) says South Africa’s private capital market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite global economic challenges. The... 

Steinmüller Africa named contractor of the year for Kendal power station

The Steinmüller Africa Kendal Boilerserve team has been awarded the Eskom Kendal Power Station Contractor of the Year Award 2024. This award demonstrates the company’s continued role as leaders... 

Ensuring resilient infrastructure a focus area for new Saice president

Some of the issues that newly elected South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) president for 2025 Friedrich Slabbert will focus on are advancing professionalism in the construction... 

Bidvest Group sells bank business to Access Bank for R2.8bn

Bidvest Group has concluded an agreement for the disposal of 100% of Bidvest Bank Holdings to Access Bank for R2.8-billion. Bidvest Group CE Mpumi Madisa says that, as a well-respected,... 

GoSolr expresses concern about Eskom targeting solar users with higher tariffs

State-owned power utility Eskom has sparked debate with its latest tariff proposal, resulting in uncertainties for solar power users. Solar energy company GoSolr co-founder Patrick Narbel points... 

Cape Town liquid bulk terminal earmarked R195m for refurbishment with renewed concession

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed FFS Tank Terminals as the preferred bidder to refurbish and maintain a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town’s liquid bulk precinct.... 

Botswana Diamonds uncovers new kimberlite targets using AI

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has analysed and evaluated nearly 400 000 km of airborne geophysical and other exploration data using AI techniques and powerful computing, which would otherwise have... 

Tirupati appoints new nonexecs amid board restructuring

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has announced a restructuring of its board of directors, which includes the appointment of Christian St John-Dennis, Murat Dogan Erden and Anthony James Nieuwenhuys... 

Families of unlawfully convicted engineers call for their release before Christmas

The families of two South Africans, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, have again pleaded with the Equatorial Guinea government to release the men, who have been detained in the country for 670 days,... 

Vinpro has positive outlook for this year’s wine grape season

Industry bodies South Africa Wine and Vinpro expect an improvement in this year’s first harvest wine grape crop, compared with the previous year’s record low yield of 1.18-million tonnes. Early... 

Libstar on track to report higher full-year revenue despite lower sales volumes

JSE-listed consumer packaged goods group Libstar has reported a 2.5% increase in revenue in the year to November 22, despite sales volumes having declined by 2.9%, compared with the same period of... 

Partnership project showcases value-creating effluent treatment process at Eastern Cape brewery

Project Imifino was recently showcased at South African Breweries' (SAB’s) Ibhayi brewery site in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape as a viable model for effluent treatment in the food and beverage... 

ARC starts new financial year off strong with solid portfolio performances

JSE-listed African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments made some significant investments in its ARC Fund in the first quarter of its 2025 financial year, which ended on September 30. The company’s... 

PGM, chrome and diamonds drove mining output higher in October

Statistics South Africa reports that mining production increased by 1.4% year-on-year in October, with the largest positive contributors having been platinum group metals (PGM), chromium ore,...