Ghana Parliament ratifies AngloGold’s Obuasi agreements

Ghana’s Parliament has ratified regulatory and fiscal agreements that cover the redevelopment of AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi gold mine into a modern, productive mining operation. The ratification,... 

Arid cities urged to adopt climate responsive design solutions

A new research report by multinational professional services firm Arup highlights the need for cities in arid and semi-arid climates, like Cape Town, to not only manage their scarce water resources... 

Semafo appoints new exploration VP

Richard Roy has been appointed VP of exploration at TSX-listed Semafo, effective July 1. He succeeds outgoing VP of exploration and geology and qualified person Michel Crevier, who will step down... 

Financing of ZTK transmission line to benefit Rukwa project – Edenville

Aim-listed Edenville Energy believes the approval by the World Bank of $455-million in funding for the development of the Zambia–Tanzania–Kenya (ZTK) power transmission line, will benefit its Rukwa... 

Nestlé launches ‘zero water’ manufacturing facility in Western Cape

Nestlé South Africa on Tuesday launched its R88-million zero-water dairy manufacturing facility in Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape. The facility will allow Nestlé to reduce the factory’s water... 

Kibo completes maiden Samrec-compliant resource for Mabesekwa

Aim-listed Kibo Mining on Thursday reported a maiden South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves-compliant resource of 302.9-million tonnes... 

Mining Charter’s free-carried interest requirement worries industry

Although changes have been made to certain sections of the latest draft of the third Mining Charter, some mining industry participants believe the charter will not benefit the industry. Unpacking... 

Cost competitiveness key for a thriving energy sector

The number of power projects across Africa and South Africa has grown in the last few years and has given rise to many opportunities, but also challenges, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies... 

There is hope for South Africa’s manufacturing sector – October

South Africa has the potential to revive, remould and expand its manufacturing sector through partnerships between industry and government, Department of Trade and Industry deputy director general... 

S African automotive sector encouraged to embrace Fourth Industrial Revolution

The automotive industry is undergoing tremendous transformation and change and there are various challenges that need to be addressed within South Africa’s automotive industry, African Innovators... 

Mining, manufacturing sectors urged to focus on local content

There is a close relationship between mining and manufacturing, especially in terms of the equipment that is manufactured and supplied to the mining industry, Manufacturing Circle executive... 

Youga mine life extended by 2 years as reserves increase 29%

The life of Avesoro Resources’ Youga gold mine, in Burkina Faso, has been extended by two years to 2027, with total forecast production of 614 000 oz. In an updated mineral resource and mineral... 

Atterbury signs first tenant for Randport industrial development

Contact lens manufacturer CooperVision will become the first tenant at JSE-listed Atterbury’s R850-million Randport industrial development, in Gosforth Park, Germiston, Ekurhuleni.   

Civil engineering sector concludes three-year wage deal

The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) on Tuesday announced the signing between all parties in the civil engineering sector of a three-year settlement agreement regarding... 

Radebe criticised for supporting new coal IPPs

The Life After Coal Campaign, comprising environmental organisations EarthLife Africa, groundWork and the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), together with Greenpeace, has called on Energy... 

R90m set aside to boost water security through ecological infrastructure

Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti and South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) chairperson Nana Magomola on Thursday launched the R90-million Ecological Infrastructure for... 

High-end skills needed to sustain manufacturing industry

To ensure South Africa has the skills required for advanced manufacturing, industry needs to invest in high-end skills, National Tooling Initiative Programme (NTIP) CEO Dirk van Dyk said on... 

SEMS appointed as exploration manager at GoldStone's Ghana project

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has appointed SEMS Exploration Services as geological manager of the company’s Akrokeri-Homase project, in the Ashanti region of Ghana.   SEMS will design and... 

Lucara appoints new corporate development VP

Ayesha Hira has been appointed VP corporate development and strategy at Vancouver-based diamond miner Lucara.    She will also be integral in assisting the CEO with corporate communications and... 

Attacq continues to develop Waterfall City

Construction and development of JSE-listed Attacq’s Waterfall City is ongoing, with new infrastructure including roads, residential properties and warehouses continuously in the pipeline. During a... 

Bluebird to acquire another Australian cobalt project

TSX-listed Bluebird Battery Metals has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of the rights, title and interest in the granted exploration licences of the Ashburton cobalt project,... 

Barloworld concludes sale of Iberian Equipment operations

The sale of JSE-listed Barloworld’s lossmaking Iberian Equipment operations to Italian group for R2.18-billion has closed. “The closing of the sale of Iberia is the first milestone in redeploying... 

First African tetrapods discovered in South Africa

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, together with South African palaeontologist Dr Rob Gess, on Friday announced the discovery of the first African fossils of Devonian... 

Alphamin completes $25m drawdown

JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has completed a $25-million drawdown under its previously announced credit facility of up to $80-million. In addition, the company reported on Friday that it converted... 

Nevada Sunrise acquires option to buy Nevada mine

TSX-V-listed Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation has entered into a 90-day due diligence period related to an option to buy the Coronado property, in Nevada. During the due diligence period, Nevada... 

Teck recognised for its corporate citizenship

Canadian diversified miner Teck Resources has been recognised as one of the top companies in Canada for corporate citizenship by media and investment research company Corporate Knights, marking the... 

Callinex files technical report for updated resource estimate at the Nash Creek project

Canadian zinc miner Callinex has filed an updated technical report for its 100% owned Nash Creek project, in New Brunswick, outlining a major increase in contained zinc, lead and silver... 

Affordable adrenaline auto-injector designed

Biomedical engineers from the Medical Devices Lab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have developed an affordable, reloadable adrenaline auto-injector called the ZibiPen. The injector will... 

Study on turning waste biomass into aviation fuel

A consortium comprising enterprise development specialist Fetola, the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) and SkyNRG is launching the Waste to Wing project to determine the feasibility... 

ATON reiterates its view on M&R’s proposed acquisition of Aveng

Investment company ATON, which has made a mandatory offer to buy all the shares in Murray & Roberts (M&R) it does not already own, has once again reiterated it opposition to M&R’s proposed... 

Jubilee sets another operational record

Dual-listed Jubilee Platinum’s North West-based Hernic project achieved record production of 2 101 oz of platinum-group metals (PGMs) in May, a 12% increase on the previous record. The company has... 

Launch of Tanzanian mining commission to benefit Kibaran

The Tanzanian Department of Minerals has formally launched the Mining Commission, which will be responsible for administering the minerals sector in that country. The commission has started a... 

World Diamond Council’s System of Warranties open for public review

The World Diamond Council (WDC) System of Warranties (SoW) has entered a public review period following the completion of an industry review. The SoW review and reform process is part of the WDC’s... 

Busa attending G7 Summit with Ramaphosa

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) is part of the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Department of Trade and Industry, attending the Group of Seven (G7) Summit, in... 

Platinum price set for recovery this year – survey

The platinum price is expected to exceed $1 000/oz in the second half of this year. “We expect the platinum price will start a recovery this year, albeit a gradual one. This is predicated on a... 

Artisanal mining should be legalised – analyst

As industrial mining for gold declines, artisanal mining for gold in abandoned, ownerless and derelict mines will increase, making way for artisanal miners to mine abandoned shafts, says mining... 

Eastplats files civil claims notices against former directors, other parties

JSE-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats), together with Eastplats Acquisition and Eastern Platinum Holdings, has filed notices of civil claims related to two separate actions in the British Columbia... 

European Metals starts beneficiation of Cinovec bulk sample

Aim-listed European Metals has started the beneficiation process and magnetic separation of a 15 t bulk sample at its Cinovec lithium/tin project, in the Czech Republic. The beneficiation and... 

Berkeley Energia lists on LSE

Uranium miner Berkeley Energia officially listed on the LSE on Wednesday. The company also received confirmation from Spanish authorities that its shares will be admitted to trading on the Spanish... 

Trilogy reports maiden cobalt resource estimate for Alaska project

Alaska-focused mineral explorer Trilogy Metals on Monday reported a maiden 77-million-pound cobalt resource for its Bornite project. The resource estimate used assay data from drill holes completed...