Prime rate framework defended amid Competition Commission scrutiny

The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) has defended South Africa’s long-standing prime interest rate framework, saying the fixed spread between the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) repurchase... 

Global trade set to slow in 2026 as protectionism, fragmentation intensify, Unctad says

Global trade is expected to continue growing this year but at a slower pace after reaching a record high in 2025, as rising protectionism, geopolitical tensions and tighter regulation reshape trade... 

DLO launches fully sponsored renewable energy skills programme for emerging professionals

Renewable energy company DLO has launched a fully sponsored skills training programme aimed at equipping emerging professionals and entrepreneurs with the technical and financial capabilities... 

SAIA launches national campaign to promote safe, compliant residential solar systems

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), in collaboration with municipalities, national industry bodies, insurers, financial institutions, fire protection organisations and civil society,... 

Historic waste sites must apply for licences 16 years after Waste Act, law firm advises

Operators of historic waste disposal facilities in South Africa have been called upon to apply for waste management licences (WMLs) for the first time since the National Environmental Management:... 

Centurion Systems anchors gate motor production in South Africa as global demand grows

Security technology manufacturer Centurion Systems has brought previously outsourced manufacturing back from Asia to South Africa, expanded its local factory operations to double night shifts,... 

Rainbow Rare Earths launches final phase pilot plant

LSE-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has started operations at its Johannesburg pilot plant, marking the final phase of process testwork for the Phalaborwa rare earths project in South Africa. The... 

Tharisa reports softer first-quarter output as operational indicators improve, PGM prices remain firm

Integrated resource group Tharisa has reported a softer start to the 2026 financial year, with production for the first quarter, ended December 31, having been affected by seasonal conditions. The... 

South Africa leads Africa’s renewable-energy transition, report shows

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 

Haranga Resources confirms extensive gold system at project in Senegal

ASX- and FRA-listed Haranga Resources has confirmed the presence of a laterally extensive gold system at its Ibel South gold project, in southeastern Senegal, following the completion of its Phase... 

Outa welcomes court’s decision to set aside driving licence card tender

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has welcomed a court ruling setting aside the awarding of a driving licence card machine tender to Idemia following findings of material irregularities in... 

La Mancha trims Endeavour stake, remains long-term shareholder

Gold investor La Mancha Resource Fund has sold a portion of its holding in gold miner Endeavour Mining, reducing its stake while confirming continued long-term support for the company. On January... 

Savannah secures €110m grant for Portugal lithium project

Aim-listed Savannah Resources has been awarded a non-reimbursable grant of up to about €110-million from the Portuguese State to support construction of its Barroso lithium project, in northern... 

Feasibility study confirms economics of Energy Fuels’ Madagascar rare earth project

NYSE- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels’ updated feasibility study (FS) for the Vara Mada project, in Madagascar, has confirmed the project’s strong economics, world-class quantities of high-quality rare... 

Surge Copper completes 2025 programme advancing Berg project toward prefeasibility

TSX-V-, OTCQX- and Frankfurt-listed Surge Copper Corp has completed its 2025 multidisciplinary drilling and field programme at its Berg project in central British Columbia, Canada, marking a key... 

Gold ETF inflows hit record as investors poured $89bn into the market in 2025

Global investors channelled a record $89-billion into physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025 as the gold price set new highs and demand for safe-haven assets intensified,... 

Green Technology Metals secures extended C$100m financing interest for Seymour lithium project

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest (LOI) from Export Development Canada (EDC) for potential financing support of up to C$100-million for the development... 

Alkane produced 43 663 gold-equivalent ounces in the December quarter

Gold producer Alkane Resources produced 43 663 oz of gold equivalent during the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025, with its three operating mines contributing to steady output and a... 

Ramelius produced 45 610 oz of gold in the December quarter

ASX-listed Ramelius Resources has reported gold production of 45 610 oz for the December 2025 quarter, with year-to-date production reaching 100 623 oz, keeping the company on track to meet its... 

Amaroq beats midpoint of gold production guidance at Nalunaq in commissioning year

Mine development company Amaroq has reported year-end gold production of about 6 600 oz from its Nalunaq gold mine, in southern Greenland, as at January 1, exceeding the midpoint of its yearly... 

Canyon’s Minim Martap bauxite project on track for first shipment in June

ASX-listed Canyon Resources’ Minim Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon, remains on schedule for first production and an initial bauxite shipment in late June, as mining, logistics, infrastructure,... 

OUTsurance approved for secondary listing on A2X

JSE-listed insurance company OUTsurance has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets. OUTsurance shares will be available for trade on A2X from January 14. "For the past 28 years,... 

Metso to deliver all feeders to Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire

Canadian gold mining company Montage Gold has selected original-equipment manufacturer Metso to deliver all the feeders for its Koné gold project, in Côte d’Ivoire. The order value has been booked... 

Summit Minerals to rebrand as Western Ridge Resources following Keystone project acquisition

ASX-listed Summit Minerals will seek shareholder approval at its upcoming general meeting to change its name to Western Ridge Resources, with trading on the ASX to follow under the ticker WRX,... 

High-Tech Metals, Wiluna Mining to explore toll treatment deal

ASX-listed High-Tech Metals (HTM) has executed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wiluna Mining Corporation (WMC) to evaluate the potential for toll treatment of ore from HTM’s Mt... 

Silverco Mining advances Mexico project towards production restart

TSX-V-listed Silverco Mining has reached key operational and technical milestones at its 100%-owned Cusi silver project, in Mexico, signalling progress towards a planned restart of production.... 

NevGold confirms antimony, gold grades from historic Limo Butte leach pads

TSX-V-, Frankfurt- and OTCQB-listed NevGold has reported positive results from its Phase I pit sampling programme at the Limo Butte project, in Nevada, in the US, confirming consistent antimony and... 

Kazera reports operational progress as it advances towards profitability

London-listed Kazera Global has reported operational advances across its heavy mineral sands and diamond projects as the company transitions from development into early commercial production, while... 

Blencowe confirms new high-grade graphite zone at Iyan

London-listed Blencowe Resources has reported that the first assay returned from one of six deep holes drilled during the Stage 7 programme at the Orom-Cross project has confirmed substantial... 

Pan African advances Soweto tailings retreatment project

JSE-listed Pan African Resources has identified a preferred option to expand gold production by processing its Soweto tailings storage facilities (TSFs) through a 600 000-t-a-month integrated... 

CSIR launches new hot isostatic press in Pretoria

A state-of-the-art hot isostatic press (HIP) facility has been unveiled by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in Pretoria, Gauteng, providing South African manufacturers... 

Scatec brings second phase of Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana online

Renewable-energy provider Scatec has started commercial operation of the second 60 MW phase of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana, completing the country’s first utility-scale solar PV... 

Absa CIB arranged Treasury’s R11.8bn infrastructure bond

Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) acted as sole lead arranger and infrastructure finance structuring agent for the National Treasury’s R11.8-billion Infrastructure and Development Finance... 

Volt Resources secures $11.1m investment for Bunyu graphite project

ASX-listed Volt Resources has executed a binding term sheet with segregated portfolio company Unbounded Opportunities Fund (UOF) to provide funding and development support for the Bunyu graphite... 

Lindian finalises full ownership of Kangankunde rare earths project

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has completed the final $10-million tranche under its share sale agreement to acquire the remaining 33% of Rift Valley Resource Developments. The payment increases... 

Merafong becomes third municipality to sign electricity distribution agreement with Eskom

The Merafong City local municipality, in Gauteng, has become the third municipality in South Africa to sign a distribution agency agreement (DAA) with State-owned utility Eskom, marking a major... 

IATA cuts 2025 SAF forecast, warns EU, UK mandates stalling progress

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has lowered its forecast for global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production for this year, stating that government mandates in the EU and the... 

South Africa raises R11.8bn in first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond

The National Treasury has successfully raised nearly R11.8-billion through South Africa’s inaugural Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond, marking a major step in financing priority public... 

Blencowe signs new graphite offtake MoU with Yunasko

London-listed Blencowe Resources has signed a new nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for natural medium-flake graphite offtake from its Orom-Cross project, adding energy storage company... 

There is no diplomatic problem with the US, Godongwana proclaims

“There's no diplomatic problem with the US, as far as I know,” Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has said during a pre-World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting breakfast, in Johannesburg, on...