UIF to collaborate with govt organisations on employment initiative

The Department of Employment and Labour is spearheading an initiative to combat unemployment in South Africa and, as part of this initiative, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is planning to... 

GoviEx hones in on Zambia project following Niger licence challenge

TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium says that, while it plans to fight for its rights at the Madaouela project, in Niger, the difficulties faced in that country present it with a unique opportunity to... 

Council reiterates importance of compliance with amended guidelines on mandatory COP

The Minerals Council South Africa has reiterated the implications of the Amended Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice (COP), which was first published in July 2023. The... 

Unisa, Inqaba Biotec launch next-generation DNA sequencing platform

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has launched Africa’s first next-generation DNA sequencing  platform, the PacBio Revio, which was developed in collaboration with Inqaba Biotec. The... 

Sars encourages use of digital platforms this filing season

South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter on July 16 thanked those taxpayers who have interacted with the service over the past two weeks. This includes those who were... 

Ngqura terminal takes delivery of new haulers to increase citrus loading rates

As part of State-owned Transnet Port Terminal’s (TPT’s) focus on improved reliability and efficiency, the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) has taken delivery of 50 new haulers to increase citrus... 

Hybrid power system takes Heidelberg Mall offgrid

Energy company Energy Partners (EP) has successfully delivered a 3.2 MW, 3.1 MWh hybrid power project for the Futuregrowth Community Property Fund- (Comprop-) owned Heidelberg Mall, in Gauteng. The... 

Barminco, MMG agree continuation of mining contract at Khoemacau

ASX-listed Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has finalised discussions with Khoemacau Copper Mining, a subsidiary of MMG, to extend and expand an existing mining services contract... 

Centamin to sponsor Egyptian Mining Forum

As part of its commitment to assist in the development of the Egyptian mining sector, London- and Toronto-listed gold miner Centamin is partnering with the Egyptian Mining Forum this week as the... 

Aura’s Tiris uranium project fully permitted for development, operation

ASX-listed Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project from the Mauritanian government. The company says the... 

Cementation Americas awarded mine construction project in Latin America

Cementation Americas, a member of the Murray & Roberts Group, has been awarded a mine construction project with a major mining house in Latin America. The multiyear underground mine development and... 

Lucapa focuses on sampling near Cacuilo river following floods

Now that floodwaters have receded after a severe wet season in Angola, ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company says its immediate focus is on sampling kimberlites closer to the Cacuilo river, as these... 

Atlantic resuming Ewoyaa operations, mining lease application submitted to Parliament

Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium on July 12 confirmed that the application for the grant of the mining lease in respect of its Ewoyaa lithium project had been submitted to the Ghanaian Parliament. The... 

CGS reopens National Geoscientific Library after revamp

Council for Geoscience (CGS) CEO Mosa Mabuza and Geoscientific Services executive manager Siphelele Buthelezi this week officially reopened the National Geoscientific Library (NGL). Closed to the... 

Namibian Ministry grants Madison a prospecting licence to expand its Khan mine development

Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has reported that the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted a licence for base and rare metals, industrial minerals, and nuclear fuels for... 

LBMA appoints new nonexec director; chairperson to step down

Independent precious metals authority the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has reported that former BIS banking department head Peter Zoellner will join the association as an independent... 

Mining output on track for second-quarter decline – Minerals Council

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that seasonally adjusted total mining production declined by 0.6% month-on-month in May. This follows a 0.8% month-on-month rise in April. In level... 

Sibanye suffers a cybersecurity incident

Multinational mining and metals processing company Sibanye-Stillwater says it has experienced a cyberattack that has affected its IT systems globally. In a media release dated July 11, the company... 

Industry advances creation of R10bn-a-year gas company to ensure security of supply

South African industrial users of natural gas are moving forward with the establishment of a R10-billion-a-year gas-aggregator company to provide the basis for large-scale gas infrastructure... 

Copper, cobalt demand expected to rise

A growing world economy is contributing to an increase in demand for copper and cobalt, speakers participating in Afriforesight’s ‘Cobalt and Copper: African Opportunities’ webinar, held on July... 

World economy showing slow signs of growth

While growth in the world economy remains slow, Afriforesight research head Vinesh Chetty has said growth for the full year will likely be positive, noting that research by Afriforesight indicates... 

Security agency finalising assessment of govt’s cybersecurity

Following a public statement by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson on July 10, reporting that R300-million had allegedly been siphoned off from the Department of Public Works... 

Macpherson says at least R300m stolen from DPWI by cybercriminals over ten years

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has revealed in a July 10 media release that an investigation has determined that at least R300-million has been stolen from the Department... 

AECI to sell Animal Health business as it shifts focus to core competencies

Mining explosives and chemicals company AECI has signed an agreement for the sale of its Animal Health business, as a going concern, to Nutreco International, whose South African subsidiary is... 

Caledonia reports robust production at Blanket mine in June quarter

Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation has produced 20 773 oz of gold at its Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, during the quarter ended June 30. This is a 19% increase on the 17 436 oz produced at the... 

Anglo American MCPP yielding positive results

Four-and-a-half years since its launch, the Anglo American Municipal Capability and Partnership Programme (MCPP) is yielding results in helping to strengthen municipalities in the areas where the... 

Panthera starts drilling programme at Mali project

Aim-listed gold exploration and development company Panthera Resources has started a diamond drilling programme on the Kalaka project, in Mali. The company says the programme will include... 

Another fatality-free milestone for Murray & Roberts Cementation

A hard-won culture of safety has earned Murray & Roberts Cementation the accolade of seven-million fatality-free shifts from the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa (AMMSA). The award was... 

Bombela says Gautrain services unaffected by strike

The Bombela Concession Company has assured customers that Gautrain services are unaffected by a strike by Bombela Operating Company (BOC) personnel, which started on July 8. The company notes that... 

Aura progressing Tiris development

Following the delivery of the front-end engineering design (FEED) study in February, the appointment of advisers to progress the financing of the project and the recent announcement regarding the... 

Responsible investment and leadership emphasised at indaba

Amid growing global demand for various minerals, such as nickel and copper, and Africa’s endowment thereof, Vale Base Metals non-executive chairperson Mark Cutifani recently discussed the... 

Panel discusses SAF production in Africa, its use in decarbonisation

Amid a global emphasis on decarbonisation, the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can contribute towards 2050 net-zero goals, panellists noted during a discussion on the second day of this... 

Panellists discuss state of Africa’s aviation infrastructure, economic regulations

With global air traffic expected to double over the next 20 years, African countries need to ensure the required infrastructure is established to meet the needs for cargo and passenger flights.... 

Speakers highlight role of aviation in improving connectivity, economic growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), on the first day of its Wings of Change Focus Africa conference, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, emphasised the need for African governments... 

Universities adapt to develop mining skills

Amid various conversations on the importance of technology in African mining, a panel discussion at this year’s London Indaba titled ‘Is asset management the key to unlocking growth for mining in... 

Technology leads to ‘exciting times’ for geoscientists

With the introduction of various technologies becoming more prevalent in mining, Council for Geoscience (CGS) CEO Mosa Mabuza has said the Fourth Industrial Revolution and disruptive technologies... 

Anglo further supports education, entrepreneurship with handover of Jhb CBD building to Wits Business School

Demonstrating its broad commitment to education, entrepreneurship and leaving a positive legacy in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD), diversified miner Anglo American on June 28... 

ARM CEO discusses elements for successful JV partnerships

Considering its long and successful history with joint ventures (JVs), diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) CEO Phillip Tobias has noted the importance of mutual respect and... 

Copper market facing renewed caution from investors

With the demand for copper having increased amid the global energy transition, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence project manager: energy transition commodities Piotr Ortonowski described this year as... 

Zijin sets its sights on Africa as energy transition drives growth in metals, minerals demand

With the global energy transition driving increased demand for key metals such as copper and cobalt, Zijin Mining Group expects copper demand to grow to 7.2-million tonnes a year in 2030. During a...