Mantashe flags licensing failures as illegal mining crisis grows

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has warned that South Africa’s sluggish development of a reliable cadastre for exploration and licensing is exacerbating an already serious... 

Southern Palladium gets top mining awards

ASX- and JSE-listed Southern Palladium has been awarded explorer and developer of the year at the Mine, Wine & Dine Gala Dinner on February 7, while MD Johan Odendaal was named CEO of the year... 

Ten runners to take on the world’s highest marathon on Ojos del Salado

Ten runners will attempt the world’s highest marathon, descending 42.2 km from the summit of Ojos del Salado, the world’s tallest volcano at 6 893 m, located on the Argentina-Chile border. The... 

Rosh Pinah Zinc commissions paste backfill plant

Mine operator Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and investment adviser Appian Capital Advisory have announced the commissioning of Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine, marking a key... 

Blencowe confirms thick, shallow graphite at Iyan deposit

London-listed Blencowe Resources has reported further assay results from 12 shallow drill holes at its Iyan deposit, part of the Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda, confirming consistent,... 

Lotus raises A$76m to fund uranium production ramp-up

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Lotus Resources has successfully completed its bookbuild for a non-underwritten placement to raise A$76-million at A$2.15 a share, providing additional working capital to... 

Gold Fields to report big rise in earnings on higher gold price, consolidation of Gruyere mine

JSE-listed Gold Fields is expecting its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, to be in between $2.79 and $2.97, representing a 110% to 123% increase on the... 

Canyon Resources targets first mining at Minim Martap early this year

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has said its Minim Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon, is transitioning into the mining phase, with commissioning of the surface miner scheduled for February, while... 

Acting CEO for TNPA

State-owned logistics company Transnet has appointed Mohammed Abdool as acting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO, effective December 10, 2025, as the search for a permanent head of the... 

Consultancy flags geopolitical risk, investment restraint for mining in 2026

Geopolitical uncertainty, a slower but irreversible energy transition and continued capital discipline will define conditions in the global metals and mining sector this year, consultancy Wood... 

Gold, copper underpin commodities outlook as oil, grains eye recovery

Commodities are entering 2026 on a firmer footing, with gold and copper supported by strong structural drivers and the potential for recovery emerging in oil and grain markets later in the year,... 

RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has structured a R4.45-billion funding package to support energy investment company Reatile Group’s expansion across South Africa’s energy sector,... 

Commodity markets face volatile year as copper, precious metals stay firm but ferrous metals weaken

Commodity markets are set for a volatile year, with copper, precious metals and rare earths supported by supply tightness, geopolitical risks and currency dynamics, while ferrous metals face weaker... 

De Beers cuts 2026 guidance amid market challenges, lower 2025 output

Diamond producer De Beers’ diamond production fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, leading the company to revise its production guidance for 2026 amid persistent challenges in the global... 

Sasol warns of interim earnings plunge on the back of impairments, weak prices

JSE-listed Sasol has warned that its earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to fall sharply, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to decline by between 89% and 99%... 

Hamak Strategy restructures leadership with CEO return, board appointments

OTCQB- and LSE-listed exploration company Hamak Strategy has restructured its executive management and strengthened its board as it moves into what it describes as a new growth phase, appointing a... 

Ramaphosa touts his use of term ‘vaccine apartheid’ as a ‘crowning achievement’

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended and expressed pride in his use of the term “vaccine apartheid” to describe global Covid-19 vaccine distribution, while analysts, historians and public health... 

Nyanzaga gold project advances toward first gold production in 2027

Construction at Perseus Mining’s Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, is progressing steadily, with key milestones achieved across operational, mining, and community programmes, the company reported... 

Afreximbank announces initial $8bn funding package for South Africa as a new shareholder

President Cyril Ramaphosa has overseen the signing of South Africa’s accession to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) establishment agreement after Parliament approved the move in November... 

Housing backlog forcing shift to new building tech, requires private funding – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa can no longer afford to address its remaining housing backlog using traditional construction methods and must move urgently towards innovative building... 

Ramaphosa to deliver keynote at Innovative Building Technologies Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the Innovative Building Technologies (IBT) Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg, on February 3, as a show of his support for... 

African Pioneer raises £1.8m to advance Namibian copper/gold projects

London-listed African Pioneer has raised £1.8-million through a large equity fundraising to fund further technical work at its Ongombo and Ongeama copper/gold projects, in Namibia, and to support... 

Goldplat expects 2026 results to beat market expectations

Aim-listed Goldplat is expecting its results for the financial year ending June 30, 2026, to materially exceed prevailing market expectations, supported by higher gold prices, increased volumes and... 

AMSA flags sharply narrower losses for 2025

AMSA flags sharply narrower losses for 2025 Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) expects its losses for the year ended December 31, 2025, to narrow significantly. 

Nersa registered 147 new power generation facilities in the Dec quarter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 147 new electricity generation facilities in the quarter ended December 31 – the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year –... 

Mathe to leave SANEDI after appointment as TIA CE

Dr Titus Mathe will step down as South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) CEO on March 31 after being appointed as the new Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) CEO, SANEDI... 

MC Mining advances Makhado project as Uitkomst output falls and cash position tightens

ASX- and JSE-listed MC Mining has reported solid development progress at its Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, in Limpopo, during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, while production... 

Hamak regains full ownership of Nimba gold project; Ghana due diligence advances

LSE- and OTCQB-listed Hamak Strategy has regained 100% ownership of its Nimba gold project, in Liberia, at zero upfront cost, following the termination of its joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed... 

FAM Minerals & Mining launches in South Africa

Industrial engineering company FAM Minerals & Mining, which is part of engineering and logistics equipment manufacturer Beumer Group, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of FAM Minerals... 

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,... 

Centurion Systems anchors gate motor production in SA as global demand soars

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,... 

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... 

Arkle secures Namibia uranium assets, raises £1.7m in oversubscribed placing

Aim-listed Arkle Resources has acquired an 85% interest in Namibia Uranium for £2.03-million, funded alongside a £1.7-million oversubscribed placing that positions the company as a new uranium... 

Endeavour declares record half-year dividend as free cash flow tops $1bn

Gold producer Endeavour Mining Corporation has declared a record $200-million dividend for the second half of the 2025 financial year after achieving its full-year production and cost guidance and... 

Gold investment drives record demand amid global uncertainty, report shows

Global demand for gold reached an all-time high of 5 002 t in 2025, driven largely by surging investment activity as investors sought a safe haven amid ongoing economic and geopolitical... 

Spot metal prices signal sharp earnings upside for major miners in 2026, report shows

Major diversified mining companies are set to accelerate earnings upgrades this year, with current spot metal prices implying about 18% to 21% upside to one-year forward consensus earnings before... 

Mining sector faces strategic shift as AI, critical minerals drive change, report shows

The mining and metals sector is entering a period of profound transformation, with companies needing to balance national security-driven prioritisation of critical minerals and the rapid adoption... 

IDC seeks buyer for its 10.2% stake in Rössing Uranium

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has invited potential buyers to submit expressions of interest to acquire its 10.2% equity stake in Rössing Uranium, marking the... 

K148 road construction halted as court interdict sparks appeal over enviro approvals

Construction of the proposed K148 road, in Gauteng, has been halted after NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé secured a High Court interdict, with the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport... 

UD Trucks unveils upgraded 2026 Quester for South Africa

Japanese vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks will introduce a new truck model to the South African market this year. The 2026 heavy-duty Quester is expected to be commercially available through the...