South Africa’s e-visa system on track for launch by year-end

Initial reporting around South Africa’s electronic visa (e-visa) programme indicated that a pilot for New Zealand travellers would be launched in April this year. However, a pilot has yet to be... 

South Africa’s e-visa system on track for launch by year-end

Initial reporting around South Africa’s electronic visa (e-visa) programme indicated that a pilot for New Zealand travellers would be launched in April this year. However, a pilot has yet to be... 

Anti-TB, -HIV programme bearing fruit

In January 2016, the Minerals Council South Africa launched the Masoyise iTB project as a three-year, multi-stakeholder mining industry project to tackle HIV/Aids and tuberculosis (TB).... 

Despite assertions coal mining is on the brink, some argue it will be a key sector for SA for decades

The global coal sector can be likened to Austrian physicist Edwin Schrödinger’s cat, or rather, his famous experiment pertaining to quantum superposition. The scenario imagines a situation where a... 

Despite assertions coal mining is on the brink, some argue it will be a key sector for SA for decades

The global coal sector can be likened to Austrian physicist Edwin Schrödinger’s cat, or rather, his famous experiment pertaining to quantum superposition. The scenario imagines a situation where a... 

Minerals Council developing exploration strategy

The Minerals Council South Africa is in the process of developing a draft exploration strategy to present to the Council for Geosciences (CGS) and the Department of Minerals Resources and Energy... 

German investment banking boutique enters African market

Investment banking boutique DGWA - the German Institute for Asset and Equity Allocation and Valuation or “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wertpapieranalyse GmbH” - has decided to expand its activities in... 

Harmony engaging PNG govt on Wafi-Golpu, evaluating organic prospects

Engagement by the Wafi-Golpu joint venture (JV) with the Papua New Guinea government on the application for a special mining lease for the Wafi-Golpu project was ongoing, Harmony Gold CEO Peter... 

Moab Khotsong, Hidden Valley boost Harmony’s production, cash flows

Harmony Gold on Tuesday reported favourable financial and operating results for the financial year ended June 30, with both output and cash flows having benefited from the inclusion of a full... 

Prieska project epitomises South Africa’s base metals potential – Smart

There is a “fantastic opportunity” for the South African base metals sector, given the Northern Cape’s mineralisation, the impending global copper supply deficit, the battery technology trends in... 

Specialist moves to diversify into agriculture, food & bev

Gauteng-based material transfer specialist Weba Chute Systems is diversifying its client base, officially venturing into the agricultural, food and beverage and paper and pulp industries, says Weba... 

Broiler industry’s slow growth not a consequence of unfair foreign competition – economist

A report commissioned by the European Union-South Africa Strategic Economic Partnership, shows that contrary to the local broiler industry’s assertions, the industry's slow growth was not caused by... 

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...