Endeavour reports its highest-ever dividend for the second half of 2024

LSE- and TSX-listed gold producer Endeavour Mining has reported its highest-ever dividend to shareholders for the second half of 2024, amounting to $140-million or $0.57 a share. This brings the... 

MMC signs deal to get 70% of its power from NOA’s renewable sources

Manganese producer and exporter Manganese Metal Company (MMC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with integrated energy utility NOA Group to secure an estimated 70% of its electricity from... 

Suiso’s R31.5bn coal-to-fertiliser, methanol project passes BFS stage

The bankable feasibility study (BFS) for blue ammonia producer Suiso’s R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga, was completed earlier this month. The study was... 

Wits Business School partners with Services Seta

Wits Business School (WBS) has formalised its partnership with the Services Sector Education & Training Authority (Services Seta) at a special signing ceremony on January 28, furthering... 

CSIR monitoring wind disruptions in Cape Town that are undermining fruit exporters

The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research- (CSIR-) hosted Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (Access), along with other CSIR researchers and partners, have... 

New approach to leadership key to navigating 2025 mining industry challenges, report says

A new approach to leadership in the mining and metals sector will be key to navigating challenges, such as volatile supply chains and potential metal shortages, this year, with organisations that... 

Perseus reports strong quarterly production, cash position

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has reported strong production, cash flow and growth for the second quarter of its 2025 financial year, resulting in a cash and bullion balance of $704-million as at... 

First Quantum hands over aerial geological survey of Copperbelt to Zambian govt

TSX-listed copper miner First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has handed over a complete aerial geological survey of the Copperbelt to the Zambian government.   The survey, which was handed over to Zambia’s... 

Independent probe into allegations of corruption, mismanagement at SABS to be launched

Amid persistent allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has finally announced the... 

Prescient launches new domestic fund with R200m seed capital

Investment management company Prescient Investment Management has launched the Prescient Domestic Balanced Fund, seeded with an initial investment of R200-million. The fund has a number of unique... 

Underperforming BEV sales in Europe may benefit palladium demand

According to technology group Heraeus, last year saw modest growth in car sales within the EU, while the market share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) declined. Heraeus reported on January 27... 

Altona finalises agreement to acquire 85% interest in Botswana copper project

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has announced that, further to the exercise of the Sesana copper project option announced on July 29, 2024, it has entered into a final agreement with Ignate... 

Barrick notes its $4.25bn investment into Tanzania so far

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold has injected more than $4.24-billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the Twiga joint venture (JV) with the government in 2019. Its contribution for... 

Premier to raise £540 000 through new subscription

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has announced a subscription for 2.7-billion new ordinary shares to raise about £540 000 before expenses at an issue price of 0.02p per new ordinary share.... 

Novel South African-engineered mobile rescue winder instrumental in Stilfontein rescue

The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally designed and manufactured Mobile Mines Rescue Winder (MMRW), equipped with... 

Zikalala welcomes signing of Expropriation Bill into law by Ramaphosa

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has welcomed the signing into law of the Expropriation Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The legislation, signed into law on January... 

Mantashe characterises fight against illegal mining as war, defends tactics

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has described illegal mining in South Africa as a war being waged against the country. He reaffirmed the State’s zero-tolerance stance on... 

South Africa's mining sector records lowest fatality rate ever in 2024

The South African mining industry recorded only 42 fatalities in 2024, the lowest ever recorded. This record achievement represented an improvement of 24% over the 55 fatalities recorded in 2023... 

Security guards foil robbery attempt at Public Works House

Security personnel stationed at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI’s) Public Works House, in the central business district (CBD) of Pretoria, foiled efforts on the eve of... 

Sasol keeps its footing despite a challenging six months

Despite challenging circumstances during the six months ended December 31, energy and chemicals company Sasol has stated that its market guidance for both its Mining and Gas divisions remains... 

Koryx to roll out C$20m technical programme at Haib this year

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale C$20-million technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project, in Namibia, during the course of this year. This 2025... 

Copper 360 takes steps to secure wind energy for its Northern Cape projects

JSE-listed copper producer Copper 360 has concluded an agreement with Mulilo Renewable Project Developments to acquire 100% of Mulilo Springbok Wind Power (MSWP). MSWP is the owner of a project to... 

WEF calls for ‘constructive optimism’ amid global tensions

Addressing a gathering of global leaders on January 21, World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and chairperson Klaus Schwab called on the global community to embrace "constructive optimism", urging... 

Aggregate production at Firering’s Limeco reaches nameplate capacity

Emerging quicklime producer and critical minerals exploration company Firering Strategic Minerals’ aggregate production has reached nameplate capacity of 350 000 t/y at its Limeco quicklime... 

WAF meets cost, production guidance for fourth consecutive year

Australia-listed midtier gold producer West African Resources (WAF) achieved its fourth consecutive year of meeting both cost and production guidance in 2024, the company revealed in its December... 

Second yearly truck driver Safety and Wellness Symposium confirmed for March

The SaferStops Association has announced that the second yearly Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium will take place on March 6 and 7, at the Birchwood hotel and conference centre, in... 

Yearly South African mining production fell by 0.9% in November

Mining production decreased by 0.9% year-on-year in November last year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed in its latest mining production update, published on January 21. The largest... 

UK Minister visits Jwaneng diamond mine

UK Minister for Africa Baron Raymond Edward Harry Collins of Highbury has made a diplomatic visit to the Jwaneng diamond mine, in Botswana, operated by Debswana. The visit served to highlight the... 

Summit expected to be watershed moment for development finance in Africa

South Africa is set to host the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in February, marking a transformative milestone in the continent’s development finance narrative. This historic occasion coincides... 

Barrick to expand Capital’s service offering at Reko Diq

London-listed mining services company Capital has received a letter of intent from gold mining company Barrick Gold Corporation, the operator and 50% owner of the Reko Diq copper/gold project, in... 

Power plant comes online at Kodal’s Bougouni lithium project

The power generation plant at London-listed Kodal Minerals’ flagship Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali, is now operational, paving the way for full commissioning of the Stage 1 dense media... 

Innovative engineering sees Gerhard Moolman row solo across the Atlantic in record time

Engineer Gerhard ‘Moolies’ Moolman arrived back safely in South Africa on January 10 after successfully completing a 4 050 km trip across the Atlantic ocean on a uniquely engineered rowing boat... 

$5.4tr mining investment needed by 2035

A new report published by the Future Minerals Forum states that an estimated $5.4-trillion in investments is required by 2035 to meet the growing demand for key materials in the mining and metals... 

Kefi awarded exploration licence in Saudi Arabia

Aim-listed gold and copper exploration and development company Kefi Gold and Copper’s Gold And Minerals SLA (GMCO) joint venture (JV) in Saudi Arabia has been awarded the Umm Hijlan exploration... 

Neo Metals appoints Bacchus Capital as strategic financial adviser

Uranium developer Neo Energy Metals has appointed investment and merchant banking boutique Bacchus Capital Advisers as its strategic and financial adviser. Bacchus Capital specialises in strategic... 

Pieter de Wit resumes his role as Afrimat CFO

Mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat has announced that Pieter de Wit has concluded his role as integration officer overseeing Afrimat’s acquisition of cement company Lafarge and has been... 

R1bn BlackBrick Gardens development offers ‘aparthotel’ comfort, privacy

The final 25 units at the new BlackBrick Gardens development in Cape Town’s Lower Gardens will be put up for sale on February 5. Located on Roodehek street, BlackBrick Gardens represents a... 

Mediclinic to roll out microgrids at its hospitals

Healthcare provider Mediclinic has solar PV panels installed at 28 of its sites across the country and is gearing up to roll out a national project aimed at installing microgrids that integrate... 

G4S to sell its cash business to Izi Africa

Integrated security company G4S International Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to sell G4S Cash Solutions (SA) to Izi Africa, subject to customary regulatory approvals.  Izi Africa... 

Jubilee fails to meet copper production targets in Zambia owing to power cuts

Aim- and AltX-listed diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group failed to meet its copper production target at its Roan operation, in Zambia, owing to power constraints, the company announced...