Climate change could lead to tighter water quality regulations – SRK

Climate change is likely to contribute to the deterioration of water quality in South Africa’s rivers and dams which, SRK Consulting partner and principal water and environmental scientist Manda... 

Merafe cuts production as demand weakens, holds back on dividend

The board of JSE-listed Merafe Resources has decided against declaring an interim dividend owing to prevailing market conditions; however, CEO Zanele Matlala on Monday noted that a final dividend... 

Weak demand, prices contribute to 61% decrease in Merafe’s interim profit

JSE-listed Merafe Resources produced a “subdued” set of financial results for the six months ended June 30, as a result of a challenging operational environment, characterised by weak demand and... 

Eskom needs more support from coal producers, SADC – panel

Coal producers should offer State-owned utility Eskom fairer pricing, while the Southern African Development Community (SADC) States should do more to support Eskom, delegates attending the Coal... 

Coal producers urged to focus on local market

South African coal producers should focus on supplying local industries and State-owned power utility Eskom, given the changing and uncertain export environment, XMP Consulting senior coal analyst... 

Full commercial production from newly opened Nokeng expected later this month

The R1.7-billion Nokeng fluorspar mine, which unlisted fluorspar developer Sepfluor has built north-east of Pretoria, in Gauteng, was officially opened on Thursday. The mine is one of only two... 

Aspasa calls for more oversight, increased awareness of legislation

The sand industry, while subject to the Mining and Petroleum Resources Development Act, is still suffering from a lack of “control” or oversight, Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of South... 

Bloodhound high-speed testing set for mid-October start

The Bloodhound supersonic car will participate in a high-speed testing programme at Hakskeenpan, in the Northern Cape, between mid-October and mid-November this year. The car is expected to reach... 

New course embraces twenty-first-century mining

Accurately characterising mining in the digital era is an interesting exercise, Wits Mining Institute (WMI) head Professor Fred Cawood notes, commenting on the array of buzz words such ‘the future... 

Mashaba opens Klipspruit bridge; JRA provides update on M2 repairs

Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba and Transport MMC Nonhlanhla Makhuba on Thursday officially opened the newly built Klipspruit bridge, as well as the 300 m stretch of road adjacent to it. Situated... 

Eskom needs more support from coal producers, SADC – panel

Coal producers should offer State-owned utility Eskom fairer pricing, while the Southern African Development Community (SADC) States should do more to support Eskom, delegates attending the Coal... 

Prevost urges coal producers to focus on local demand

South African coal producers should focus on supplying local industries and State-owned power utility Eskom, given the changing and uncertain export environment, XMP Consulting senior coal analyst... 

Concerns remain around ‘much improved’ 2019 mine rehab financial provision regulations

There has been significant debate among stakeholders regarding the extent to which mining companies should be held accountable for mine closure, including ways of generating funds for this purpose,... 

Aveng to sell valves and pumps subsidiary to reduce debt

Infrastructure and resources group Aveng will sell Aveng Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) to 100% black-owned investment company Copaflo for R165-million. The sale will include the DFC operations in... 

Concerns remain around ‘much improved’ 2019 mine rehab financial provision regulations

There has been significant debate among stakeholders regarding the extent to which mining companies should be held accountable for mine closure, including ways of generating funds for this purpose,... 

Zululand Anthracite Colliery appoints first black GM

Mining investment company Menar’s Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) subsidiary has appointed Siyabonga Mathonsi as its first black GM since mining operations began in 1987. His appointed is... 

CIPC to implement key iXBRL Phase 2 changes by Oct 1

It has been about a year since the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) rolled out an automated mechanism to regulate financial reporting disclosures and compliance, becoming the... 

Zim government prioritises RHA's tungsten project recommissioning

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority has been requested to electrify London-listed Premier African Minerals’ RHA tungsten mine, with the project now considered a priority for the Zimbabwean... 

SCA president dismisses Atha-Africa’s appeal

The judgment of the Pretoria High Court in favour of a civil society coalition defending an Mpumalanga Strategic Water Source Area has been upheld, despite mining company Atha-Africa Ventures’... 

Altron reviewing options as City of Tshwane contract is set aside

Allied Electronics Corporation (Altron) is considering its potential next steps after a broadband contract between the City of Tshwane and a special purpose vehicle (SPV) involving its Altron Nexus... 

Talbot & Talbot rebrands as it celebrates thirtieth anniversary

African pioneer in water and wastewater management Talbot & Talbot is “especially proud of reaching its 30 year landmark in 2019” and, in acknowledgment of its legacy, the company has chosen to... 

Minerals dept issues Section 11 approval for BRPM stake transfer

The Department of Mineral Resources has granted a Section 11 approval for the transfer of Rustenburg Platinum Mine’s (RPM’s) 33% undivided interest in the mining rights attributable to the Bafokeng... 

Acacia seeks stay of intl arbitration; ordered to halt use of North Mara TSF

LSE-listed Acacia Mining’s Tanzanian operating subsidiaries, Bulyanhulu Gold Mine and Pangea Minerals, plans to seek a stay of their international arbitration with the government of Tanzania. If... 

AfDB debars construction company for fraudulent practices

The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday announced the debarment of Nigeria-based construction company Lutoyilex Construct and its MD Bamidele Obiniyi – also known as Bamidele Abayomi – for a... 

Fedusa, Untu to shut down commuter train services nationwide on July 26

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) and its commuter rail transport affiliate, the United National Transport Union (Untu), plan to shut down Metrorail’s commuter train operations... 

Mahenge Liandu’s metallurgical testwork in line with expectations

Aim-listed investment group Armadale Capital on Tuesday confirmed that commercialisation plans for the Mahenge Liandu graphite project, in Tanzania, continued to advance, with initial metallurgical... 

BBC welcomes financial support for Black Industrialists Programme

The Black Business Council (BBC) has welcomed the announcement that R40-billion in financial support will be made available for the Black Industrialists Programme over five years. “To enhance the... 

Cartrack surpasses one-million subscriber mark

JSE-listed Cartrack has passed the one-million subscriber mark, as a result of its rapid expansion beyond Southern Africa into Europe and Asia-Pacific. In a statement on Tuesday, Cartrack Global... 

UCT doctoral student’s research seeks to address issues around municipal zoning

University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD student, Louie van Schalkwyk, has spent the last three years investigating the zoning policy procedures of three municipalities –Umhlathuze, in KwaZulu-Natal; Sol... 

Amplats’ interim earnings receive boost from higher prices

A higher rand platinum group metals (PGMs) basket price and a R1-billion stock count adjustment gain have pushed PGMs producer Anglo American Platinum’s earnings and headline earnings for the six... 

Jubilee completes Sable Zinc refinery acquisition

Aim-listed metals processing company Jubilee Metals Group on Thursday confirmed the completion of its acquisition of the Sable Zinc Kabwe refinery, in Zambia. “I am delighted that we have... 

Climate change takes priority in Creecy’s budget vote debate

Newly appointed Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy delivered her R7.5-billion budget vote statement in the National Assembly on Thursday, emphasising the socioeconomic... 

African govts’ mining policies perpetuating boom-and-bust cycle

After a protracted period of consolidation, cost reduction initiatives and suspended dividends, the global mining sector is today in far better shape than it was during the years that followed the... 

Lead, zinc and copper markets all in deficit during first quarter of 2019

Provisional data reported to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) indicate that global refined lead metal demand exceeded supply by 39 000 t during the first four months of 2019, the... 

African govts’ mining policies perpetuating boom-and-bust cycle

After a protracted period of consolidation, cost reduction initiatives and suspended dividends, the global mining sector is today in far better shape than it was during the years that followed the... 

Investment, central bank demand to remain robust – WGC

The World Gold Council (WGC) expects consumer demand to trend lower for the remainder of this year, but investment demand is likely to remain robust, while central banks continue their net... 

Ngqura port go-slow affecting South Africa's automotive production, citrus exports

State-owned Transnet has suspended several employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal for engaging in an illegal industrial action which has had a negative impact on port operations. In a statement... 

Mineral resources budget prioritises exploration, beneficiation, licensing

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on Wednesday reiterated his belief that mining was a sunrise industry, while tabling the Department of Mineral Resources’ budget vote for... 

Deputy Minister hints at possible review of Mining Charter III

Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa on Wednesday said a discussion to review Mining Charter III “would be very relevant”, given the current iteration’s lack of an explicit... 

Bloodhound high-speed testing set for mid-October start

The Bloodhound supersonic car will participate in a high-speed testing programme at Hakskeenpan, in the Northern Cape, between mid-October and mid-November this year. The car is expected to reach...