SAPVIA welcomes adoption of renewable-energy masterplan

The adoption by Cabinet of the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) showcases what can be achieved when stakeholders collaborate to find the best mix of solutions for the country’s... 

DBSA-supported wind farm reaches financial close

The first phase of the Overberg Wind Farm project, developed by renewable energy independent power producer Red Rocket, reached financial close on March 13. The Development Bank of Southern Africa... 

Tirupati maintains future output targets despite below-expectation production in March

London-listed Tirupati Graphite’s Vatomina project, in Madagascar produced about 388 t of flake graphite concentrate of various grades in March. Production was below the planned monthly target... 

Tribunal approves Mpact Operations’ increased shareholding in Seyfert

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the proposed merger whereby Mpact Operations intends to increase its shareholding in Seyfert Corrugated Western Cape. Mpact Operations is... 

Unctad warns of consequences of tariffs on the world’s most vulnerable

With major economies set to impose sweeping new tariffs following those announced by the US last week, intergovernmental organisation UN Trade and Development (Unctad) has cautioned that the global... 

Volt restarts gold exploration in favourable price conditions

ASX-listed Volt Resources is reviewing the results of the previous sampling and auger drilling programmes conducted on its Guinea gold projects to plan the next stage of gold exploration... 

Automotive industry trends present considerations for PGMs

The slowdown in the adoption rate of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has granted some reprieve to the platinum group metals (PGM) industry; however, with zero-emission mobility still being... 

Webinar underscores importance of bolstering energy demand management

South Africa and the Southern African region’s electricity sector is rapidly evolving, driven by factors including decentralisation, digitalisation and sustainability, and while this does present... 

Stakeholders highlight opportunities, considerations in PGMs industry

Despite challenges, elements of the platinum group metals (PGMs) industry offer opportunities and stakeholders are progressing key projects to capitalise on these and are also pursuing technology... 

Global Uranium and Enrichment progressing projects

Private Australian company Ubaryon, in which ASX-listed Global Uranium and Enrichment (GUE) has a shareholding, is continuing to progress funding for ongoing development for the business with... 

Raxio secures $100m from IFC to develop sub-Saharan African data centres

financing from World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The funding will accelerate Raxio’s expansion of facilities powering technologies like AI, cloud computing and... 

Lower oil price, strong rand push fuel prices lower

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced a decrease in fuel prices across the board from April 2, based on current local and international factors. The price of Petrol... 

Heraeus Precious Metals, Freudenberg e-Power Systems announce partnership

Precious metals business Heraeus Precious Metals and Freudenberg Group business unit Freudenberg e-Power Systems have announced a technology partnership in the field of catalyst-coated membranes... 

Absa PMI improves to 48.7 in March

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by four points to 48.7 in March. While the headline PMI remained in contractionary territory for a fifth consecutive month,... 

Collaboration, participation underpin efforts to mitigate water infrastructure challenges

South Africa’s water infrastructure challenges are well known and documented, and it is critical that initiatives such as public-private partnerships (PPPs) and new technologies and funding models... 

Macpherson, Saldanha Bay mayor commit to collaborate on small harbours revitalisation

Following an oversight visit to the St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay small harbours on March 25, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and Saldanha Bay local municipality mayor... 

Report proffers suggestions for country’s green finance taxonomy

Nonprofit organisations the Climate Policy Initiative and GreenCape have published a technical report called ‘Assessing International Interoperability and Usability of the South African Green... 

Sovereign raises A$40m for Malawi project development

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has received firm commitments for a placement of 47.06-million new fully paid ordinary shares to raise gross proceeds of A$40-million before costs, for... 

Necsa lauds successes of SAFARI-1, prepares for new multipurpose research reactor

As State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) marks the sixtieth anniversary of its SAFARI-1 research reactor, the entity is looking to build on the success of the reactor, with... 

AA calls on govt to invest in roads, other transport initiatives rather than the Gautrain expansion

Industry organisation the Automobile Association (AA) has called on the government to redirect investments to other initiatives rather than supporting the Gautrain’s proposed R120-billion expansion... 

Minerals Council launches Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa launched its Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Guide in multiple languages on March 24, coinciding with World TB Day. The... 

Ndalamo Resources acquires Wonderfontein coal mine

South African midtier mining company Ndalamo Resources has acquired the Wonderfontein coal mine, in Mpumalanga, from Umsimbithi Mining. This acquisition marks Ndalamo’s first wholly owned operating... 

Indaba explores water infrastructure challenges, opportunities

South Africa has shifted from a water-stressed to a water-scarce country over the years and faces several water infrastructure challenges; however, there are initiatives and opportunties to... 

Wesizwe’s results delayed by December cyberattack

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum’s audited annual financial statements, integrated annual report and notice of AGM for the year ended December 31, 2024, have been delayed, owing to a cyberattack... 

Proper procurement processes for infrastructure projects underscored at Cesa conference

Infrastructure development is crucial for South Africa to realise economic growth. In turn, proper procurement processes are needed to ensure projects are executed sustainably, speakers highlighted... 

CSIR, AFD discuss enterprise development opportunities for solar PV, battery storage

Research institution the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and French public agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on March 12 hosted a dissemination workshop to share... 

Standard Bank partners with Zeda on bond issuance

Financial services provider Standard Bank has partnered with Zeda for its first bond issuance since listing on the JSE. Zeda, a Southern African integrated mobility solutions provider, was... 

Canyon completes acquisition of stake in Cameroon rail operator

ASX-listed Canyon Resources’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon, has acquired the 5.3% equity interest in Cameroon rail network operator Camrail from TotalEnergies Marketing Cameroun (Total... 

West African reports positive results from studies at Burkina Faso project

ASX-listed unhedged gold mining company West African Resources has reported positive results for its resource estimation and scoping studies for a potential underground development beneath the... 

ATNS progressing workstreams, including flight procedures

The Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) is making progress on four workstreams to fix issues that were identified at the State-owned entity and causing problems at airports, Transport Minister... 

Oriole reports encouraging gold intersections from drilling programme in Cameroon

Aim-listed Oriole Resources says the results from Phase 5 drilling at its 90%-owned Bibemi gold project, in Cameroon, have successfully demonstrated that the mineralisation continues between the... 

Kavango announces significant increase in underground potential at Zimbabwe project

Aim-listed Kavango Resources has announced a significant upgrade to the underground mining potential of Prospect 1 at the Hillside project in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. Kavango intersected a reef,... 

Emmerson draws first tranche of litigation, working capital funds

Morocco-focused potash development company Emmerson has drawn down the first tranche of funding under the Capital Provision Agreement (CPA), which will provide the company with up to $11-million in... 

Saeec looking to bolster membership as divisions progress

Although the Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation’s (Saeec’s) membership has declined over the past year, the nonprofit and its divisions have still enjoyed successes over the period,... 

Sibanye-Stillwater confirms loss of life at Driefontein

Global miner Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that an employee died following a tramming incident at its Driefontein gold mine, in Carletonville on the West Rand, earlier this week. This follows... 

UP showcases mining technology offering

The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology on March 13 hosted a media tour to demonstrate its Kumba Mining Virtual Reality Centre,... 

Mahindra, IDC sign MoU to explore potential for local manufacturing in South Africa

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South African development finance institution the Industrial Development Corporation... 

Gem Diamonds weathers challenges, delivers solid full-year performance

London-listed Gem Diamonds’ focus on cost containment, operational efficiencies and appropriate capital allocation yielded pleasing results for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, despite a... 

Botswana Diamonds applies for 11 prospecting licences following AI programme

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has applied for 11 prospecting licences to secure key polymetallic targets identified by the company’s recent AI-driven exploration programme in Botswana. The... 

Amplats’ Mogalakwena mine achieves IRMA 50 on responsible mining standard

Platinum group metals (PGM) miner Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats’) Mogalakwena mine complex, in Limpopo, has achieved an Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) 50 measurement....