Chinese OEM reaffirms commitment to Africa

Chinese original equipment manufacturer Dadi Engineering Development Group (DEDG), 49% owner of vibrating equipment solutions provider Aury Africa, demonstrated its commitment to the African market... 

Mining stakeholders unable to assess effectiveness of sustainability investments – analyst

Companies face immense pressure to positively contribute to the alleviation of pressing environmental, social and economic issues, owing to combined expectations and scrutiny of asset managers,... 

Top research award for Wits academic

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has awarded another accolade to the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) by awarding a C2 rating to staff member... 

Eastplats generates first revenue since 2013

After having revitalised the company, TSX-listed platinum miner Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) plans to continue creating shareholder value this year, CEO Diana Hu said in a statement on Wednesday.... 

Rhodes’ regional growth continues despite consumer slowdown

Despite the continued challenging trading environment, Rhodes Food Group managed to increase turnover in its regional segment (Africa) by 8.2% for the five months ended February 28, the company... 

B2Gold approves Fekola expansion

Dual-listed B2Gold on Tuesday announced “very positive” results from a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the expansion of its Fekola mine, in Mali. Consequently, the company will be... 

Port Elizabeth port’s tanker berth back in operation

Repairs to the tanker berth at Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) Port Elizabeth port have been successfully completed ahead of schedule.  The berth has been successfully recertified by a... 

WGC opens consultations on draft Responsible Gold Mining Principles

Gold industry market development organisation, the World Gold Council (WGC), on Tuesday launched the exposure draft of its Responsible Gold Mining Principles, which establish a new framework with... 

Corruption Watch calls for enquiry into misadministration of mining royalties

Civil society organisation Corruption Watch (CW) has recommended that a commission of enquiry be established to determine the scope and degree of alleged misadministration and misappropriation of... 

SAB to expand water-saving collaborations to more municipalities

South African Breweries (SAB) hopes to expand its water-saving collaboration efforts with municipalities to more water-stressed communities across South Africa, after achieving significant... 

Jubilee set to acquire Sable Zinc refinery

Dual-listed Jubilee Metals on Friday announced that it has executed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the Sable Zinc refinery in Kabwe, Zambia. The refinery is situated immediately... 

Dube TradePort set for R18bn expansion

The R18-billion expansion of one of two of KwaZulu-Natal’s special economic zones (SEZs), the Dube TradePort, is set to create hundreds of jobs as the province gears for yet another round of... 

Intervention needed to protect South Africa’s infrastructure projects

Urgent intervention is needed to protect infrastructure projects, investor confidence and the safety of professionals in the built environment, Association of South African Quantity Surveyors... 

Success of tailings retreatment stands out in lacklustre gold sector

In a sector bedevilled by protracted industrial action, and a lack of new discoveries and investment, as well as ever deeper and ever declining orebodies, gold tailings retreatment operations have... 

A liquid recycled-diamond market could boost natural-diamond industry – analyst

Conventional wisdom says that increased diamond recycling results in downward price pressure owing to the theoretical increase in supply, diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky notes in a release published... 

Success of tailings retreatment stands out in lacklustre gold sector

In a sector bedevilled by protracted industrial action, and a lack of new discoveries and investment, as well as ever deeper and ever declining orebodies, gold tailings retreatment operations have... 

Exxaro delivers record coal production and sales, increases total dividend

Empowered diversified miner Exxaro Resources achieved a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2018. The company reported record coal production, sales and exports, while its... 

Amplats donates 270 ha of land to support land reform

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) on Friday handed over 270 ha of land, worth about R26-million, to the Rustenburg local municipality and the Rustenburg Alchemy Development Trust to support... 

Global alliance looks to tackle tailings challenges

Given the global challenges around mine waste, particularly around tailings, the Global Mineral Professionals Alliance (GMPA) –  a multinational collaboration between professional organisations for... 

'Historic’ Arnot transaction realises aspirations of Mining Charter 3 – Mgojo

Diversified miner Exarro Resources has facilitated a transaction that enables former employees of Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (ECM) to participate in 50:50 joint venture that is set to acquire the... 

Exxaro delivers record coal output, sales; ups total dividend

Empowered diversified miner Exxaro Resources achieved a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2018. The company reported record coal production, sales and exports, while its... 

Kenmare delivers record shipment volumes for third consecutive year

Mozambique-focused titanium minerals producer Kenmare Resources on Wednesday announced “strong” preliminary results for the 2018 financial year. Its flagship operation, the Moma mine, in northern... 

WEBA Chute Systems founder inducted into International Mining’s 2018 Hall of Fame

Gauteng-based family-owned WEBA Chute Systems founder and chairperson Werner Baller bested eleven other nominees to be inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame for 2018 –... 

Charter may encourage unreasonable community expectations – economist

The new Mining Charter imposes several transformation-based changes, including a minimum 30% broad-based black economic empowerment shareholding, which also stipulates that a minimum of 5%... 

African seed companies outperform international peers

Two African seed companies top the 2019 Access to Seeds Index for Eastern and Southern Africa, owing to their playing a key role in raising smallholder farmer productivity, the Amsterdam-based... 

Platinum market to remain in surplus despite expected rise in demand – WPIC

Global platinum demand is expected to increase by 5% to 7.7-million ounces this year, owing to a significant increase in investment demand, which should offset weaker demand in the automotive,... 

New black-empowered miner Sibambene Coal searching for assets

Empowered Sibambene Coal on Tuesday announced its intention to acquire high-quality existing and greenfield coal assets in South Africa to promote inclusive growth and competition within the coal... 

Improved policy perception boosts South Africa’s investment attractiveness ranking

South Africa’s investment attractiveness has improved, primarily on the back of improved policy perception, the Fraser Institute’s 2018 mining survey, which was released on Friday, shows. Fraser’s... 

De Beers honours Diamond Beneficiators project’s first graduates

De Beers Group on Thursday night celebrated the successful conclusion of the first phase of its Enterprise Development Project for Diamond Beneficiators. Five black South African-owned diamond and... 

Auctions an efficient way to generate cash, reduce costs

The term mining auction refers to a range of disposals in the mining sector, including the disposal of scrap and/or surplus yellow equipment, assets from business rescue and/or liquidation, and the... 

State-owned AEMFC awarded PCF bid to the tune of R1bn

A consortium led by State-owned mining company African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) has been awarded the post-commencement funding (PCF) bid for Optimum Coal and its... 

Auctions an efficient way to generate cash, reduce costs

The term mining auction refers to a range of disposals in the mining sector, including the disposal of scrap and/or surplus yellow equipment, assets from business rescue and/or liquidation, and the... 

Kimberley Process must grasp opportunity to correct limitations – WDC president

As this is the final year of the Kimberley Process’ (KP’s) three-year review, the organisation must grasp the opportunity to correct failings in the system designed to prevent conflict diamonds... 

Ncondezi inches closer to concluding Tete JDA

Aim-listed Ncondezi Energy on Thursday announced that the process to conclude a binding joint development agreement (JDA) for its 300 MW integrated power and coal mine project, in Tete, Mozambique,... 

Phase 1 drilling at Thorny River completed, bulk sampling expected in Q2

Aim- and Botswana Stock Exchange-listed Botswana Diamonds on Thursday announced that the first phase of the intensification drilling programme at its Thorny River prospect, in South Africa, has... 

Solid operational performance lifts Shanta’s FY18 operating profit by 75%

Aim-listed East Africa-focused gold producer Shanta Gold on Thursday announced strong financial and operational results for the year ended December 31, 2018. The results focussed on the performance... 

Cell C COO steps in as interim CEO

Telecommunications company Cell C on Thursday announced the appointment of COO Douglas Craigie Stevenson as interim CEO, effective March 1. He will hold the position until a permanent appointment... 

Nzimande outlines Sanral projects that will benefit from R3.5bn stimulus package

Transport Minster Blade Nzimande on Tuesday revealed that the R3.5-billion set aside for transport under the Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan would be used to supplement funding in three key... 

Cost benefits to boost mines' adoption of renewable hybrids

As various projects have demonstrated the value of renewables for reducing diesel, heavy fuel oil (HFO) and gas consumption, mining companies could now benefit from a significant cost reduction... 

Linhleko Projects, FLSmidth partner to boost Waterval chrome production by 20%

Black-owned fabrication and mining installations company Linhleko Projects this week officially launched its cooperation agreement with FLSmidth – a 50/50 profit sharing agreement in which Linhleko...