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... 

Actis-led consortium completes acquisition of Swiftnet

A consortium led by global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis has completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in South African telecom tower portfolio Swiftnet.   

Franchising sector resilient and key employer, but new markets need exploring

The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) recently held its fourty-sixth AGM as the representative association that has overseen the growth of franchising over more than four decades.... 

Association advocates for responsible, legal use of borehole water

Following the recent media coverage of damage to the Gautrain tunnel as a result of the drilling of a borehole, the Borehole Water Association of Southern Africa (BWA) has emphasised that borehole... 

Committee worried about ‘insufficient’ strategic fuel reserves

Following its oversight visit to the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) this week, the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has raised concern about the “insufficient” strategic fuel... 

Gautrain seeks to make travel more accessible to a diverse range of commuters

In response to the changing ridership patterns post-Covid-19, the Gautrain says it is identifying underserved customer groups and their specific needs and will be adapting its products and services... 

GVK-Siya Zama appoints new Gauteng MD

Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama has appointed Jabu Serithi as the new MD of its Gauteng business. “It’s a privilege and I feel honoured to join such an established leadership... 

Hisense, CNBM sign agreement to expand collaboration in Africa

Electronics manufacturer Hisense and China National Building Material Group (CNBM) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, committing to building a localised ecosystem and bringing China’s... 

Caledonia makes good progress on Bilboes feasibility study

NYSE- and Aim-listed gold miner Caledonia Mining has reported that it has been making good progress on the feasibility study for the Bilboes project, in Zimbabwe, with the support of DRA Projects... 

Saint-Gobain Africa launches new unifying programme

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has renewed its commitment to the African continent through a new unifying programme – Make it in Africa to Build Africa... 

Kenmare making steady progress with WCP A upgrade project

Providing a project update on its Moma titanium minerals mine in norther Mozambique, JSE-listed Kenmare Resources MD Tom Hickey says the upgrade of Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A, and its... 

Zanaga announces tranche two private placement completion, upsizing

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that it has entered into subscriptions totalling $21.51-million of gross proceeds at a price of $0.052, about 4.10p, per ordinary share. This is the... 

TIA launches Women Technology and Innovation Programme

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, launched the Women Technology and Innovation Programme (WTIP) on March 26, an initiative... 

Tshwane summit hears PPPs key for driving growth, creating employment

As the City of Tshwane, in Gauteng, continues to face challenges such as poverty and high unemployment rates, South Africa’s new multi-party administration is taking action to enable economic... 

Cerebos signs 10-year lease expanding Coega SEZ operations

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced a significant milestone in the growth of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with the R17-million expansion by its long-standing inaugural... 

Sibanye-Stillwater announces changes to board member capacity, board committees

JSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that, owing to board members Richard Menell, Tim Cumming, Keith Rayner and Jerry Vilakazi having reached 12-year tenures, they are no longer regarded as... 

Goldplat reports strong operating profit, lower revenue

Aim-listed Goldplat has reported that it continued to achieve profitable results for the six months ended December 31. The company has reported a strong operating profit for the period of... 

Business welcomes official call for private-sector participation – B4SA

The private sector welcomes the three requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Transport’s interim Private Sector Participation (PSP) Unit this past weekend, according to... 

Sovereign Metals confirms intention to raise A$40m for Malawi project

In response to media speculation in respect of a potential capital raising by ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals, the company has confirmed that it has engaged Petra Capital as lead manager and... 

Kore Potash raises $10.1m

Potash development company Kore Potash, which owns 97% of the Sintoukola (Kola) potash project, in Congo-Brazzaville, has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, by way of a... 

Mobilising public, private resources must result in sustainable outcomes – Mavuso

When public and private resources are mobilised, they must be directed to projects that result in sustainable change, says Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso. In her latest... 

IDC raises R2bn in maiden sustainable bond

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has issued a R 2.05-billion inaugural sustainability bond, surpassing the R1.5-billion target with an order book of R3.46-billion. The bonds were issued... 

Policy coherence seen as key to scaling up SA’s circular economy

With increasing pressure being placed on South Africa’s municipal dumps amid growing waste generation, promoting a circular economy could provide valuable solutions while potentially creating new...