Global council expects platinum demand from sustainable aviation fuel to increase incrementally

Platinum is required across all major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production pathways, including power-to liquid (PtL), which uses the Fischer Tropsch process (FT), as well as the FT process... 

Jubilee increases copper production in the first quarter

Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group has reported positive progress for the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its 2026 financial year – successfully improving its... 

Nersa registers 181 generation facilities in Q2

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 181 generation facilities during the second quarter (July to September) of the 2025/26 financial year. These facilities boast a... 

B20 Task Force provides blueprint for reinvigorating manufacturing

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the... 

B20 Task Force provides blueprint for reinvigorating manufacturing

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the... 

New regulatory initiative aims to accelerate venture capital growth in South Africa

A new regulatory initiative aimed at unlocking global capital flows for local startups was unveiled during a panel discussion at the recent South African Venture Capital and Private Equity... 

West Wits on track for first gold pour as it makes first drawdown

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has received $12.5-million under the Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund facility, and also marked progress with ongoing development activities at its flagship Qala... 

Collaboration highlighted as pivotal to pursue infrastructure development for minerals

Unlocking Africa’s resources potential requires infrastructure development and this should be pursued collaboratively, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said on the second... 

Anglo American CEO proffers suggestions for effective collaboration to drive economic growth

Growing economies in a way that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive requires partnerships, as none of government, business or civil society can solve systemic challenges alone. The was... 

B20 calls for cooperation to create sustainable jobs in Africa

Creating jobs and promoting shared prosperity requires cooperation and, by mobilising all resources and acting collectively, the challenge of low employment can be turned into opportunity,... 

Eastplats secures credit facility to advance CRM

JSE- and TSX-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has secured a credit facility with Ka An Development for up to C$1-million, which the company intends to use as working capital to support the... 

Paschal Donohoe appointed World Bank MD, chief knowledge officer

International development organisation the World Bank Group has appointed Paschal Donohoe as MD and chief knowledge officer, effective November 24. Donohoe has served as Ireland's Minister for... 

Eskort unveils robotic production line for premium sliced meats

Pork producer Eskort has made a multimillion-rand investment in robotic slicing, weighing and packaging machinery for its premium sliced meats range. The new equipment has been installed at... 

Resolute reports initial mineral resource estimate for La Debo project

Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has announced an initial mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 643 000 oz of contained gold at its La Debo project in Côte d’Ivoire, which is 60% larger than... 

Harena starts cross-trading on OTCQB as it looks to broaden its US reach

London-listed Harena Rare Earths’ ordinary shares of 0.5p each have been approved to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US, and will start cross-trading at market open on November 18. The... 

S&P Global report unpacks Africa’s economic opportunities, challenges

Africa’s ample natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent’s role in global economic growth, sustainable development and the energy transition,... 

A Square Forklift celebrates new partnership, facility

Industrial equipment rental, sales and service company A Square Forklift on November 14 held an event to commemorate a new partnership with forklifts, platform trucks, tractors and intralogistics... 

Dialogue proffers suggestions to bolster Africa’s critical minerals positioning  

Leading up to the G20 Summit being hosted in South Africa this month, the UN Development Programme, the African Union and the Open Society Foundations hosted a high-level, multi-stakeholder... 

Pioneering Africa Trade Engine launched to actualise AfCFTA

Contract manufacturer TRT Manufacturing and distribution business TradeDepot on November 12 launched the Africa Trade Engine (ATE) as an engine for the African Continental Free Trade Area.   This... 

Egypt, South Africa, Morocco remain among Africa’s top investment destinations

Financial services company RMB on October 27 launched the Where to Invest in Africa (WTIIA) 2025/26 edition, developed in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). The... 

FNB, Mastercard launch cross-border payment service

Financial services provider FNB and multinational payment card services company Mastercard on November 11 launched Globba, a cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move. The product... 

Caledonia posts higher third-quarter revenue, free cash flow

The strong gold price, which increased by 40% to average $3 434/oz, combined with higher production, resulted in a 52% increase in revenue and a significant uplift in free cash flow for... 

PPC to report higher interim earnings

JSE-listed PPC expects its earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per shares (HEPS) for the six months ended September 30 to be between 8.3% and 18.7% year-on-year. Adjusted EPS and HEPS... 

AARTO system rollout deferred to July 2026

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have decided to defer the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) to July 1, 2026.... 

Mining, agriculture segments underpin Omnia’s strong interim performance

Chemicals group Omnia Holdings says it delivered a strong performance from its core mining and agriculture segments for the six months ended September 30, reflecting growth across diversified... 

MTBPS should confirm fiscal progress – BLSA CEO

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to be presented in Parliament this week is another opportunity for government to signal real progress in improving the management of the country’s... 

Andrada sustainable report shows measurable progress

Aim-listed Andrada Mining, a critical raw materials producer with mining and exploration assets in Namibia, has published its Sustainability Report for the financial year ended February 29. The... 

Galiano lowers full-year production guidance, warns of higher costs

TSX- and NYSE-listed Galiano Gold, which owns a 90% interest in the Asanko gold mine (AGM), in Ghana, achieved the targeted improvements in volumes of material mined and overall throughput in the... 

RFA welcomes lower fuel prices, but says logistics costs still too high

Transport costs are starting to decrease, and the benefits of this will eventually benefit consumers, Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly indicates. On November 5, the cost of diesel for... 

China-headquartered Tianlong launches LPG cylinder plant in South Africa

Chinese-headquartered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong on October 21 launched its LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in Boksburg, Gauteng – the group’s first in South... 

Final order granted for GoviEx to become Tombador subsidiary

The Supreme Court of British Columbia on November 5 granted the final order approving the previously announced plan of arrangement, which would result in dual-listed GoviEx Uranium becoming a... 

Nersa registers 181 generation facilities in the second quarter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 181 generation facilities during the second quarter (July to September) of the 2025/26 financial year. These facilities boast a... 

Sappi shifting focus to North America, debt reduction

Diversified industrial business Sappi delivered adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, special items and plantation fair value price adjustment (Ebitda) of... 

Blue Gold receives further funding to develop Ghanaian mine

Gold development and technology company Blue Gold announces a further $65-million of committed funding available to finance the restart of the Bogoso and Prestea gold mine in Ghana, bringing the... 

ICMM report shows full GISTM conformance lagging

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has published its Tailings Progress Report, which sets out the progress its members have made in implementing the Global Industry Standard on Tailings... 

FlySafair, Cricket South Africa launch new Proteas livery for plane

Aviation company FlySafair and national cricket governing body Cricket South Africa (CSA) on November 4 unveiled a newly completed Proteas-themed aircraft livery, marking another step in the... 

South African export councils bullish about increasing trade with China

Two South African export councils say their participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) will contribute in strengthening South Africa’s presence in the Chinese market, increase the... 

Tribunal dismisses market division complaint in fire protection industry

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed a complaint of alleged market division brought by the Competition Commission against the Automatic Sprinkler Inspection Bureau (ASIB) and six other firms in... 

Kodal’s Bougouni project continues despite Bamako concerns

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals says operations at the Bougouni lithium project in southern Mali, located about 180 km from Bamako, continue to run as usual. This follows recent press speculation... 

Standard Bank providing R1.92bn equity financing for renewable energy cluster

Financial company Standard Bank has closed a bespoke R1.92-billion equity financing solution for black-owned infrastructure investment and development company H1 Holdings. The funding solution,...