Engineer warns era of large-scale dense media coal plants in South Africa may be over

South Africa’s era of large-scale dense media coal plants may be drawing to a close, according to DRA minerals processing consultant Mark Cresswell. Speaking at the twenty-first International Coal... 

Researcher proposes use of kenaf to rehabilitate coal discard dumps

North-West University teaching and learning acting deputy dean Marco le Roux has proposed using kenaf – a fibre-rich plant similar to cotton – to rehabilitate South Africa’s vast coal discard... 

Coal mine waste in Mpumalanga a ‘ticking time bomb’ unless integrated repurposing solutions are employed, researcher says

Coal mine waste in Mpumalanga is becoming a long-term environmental and economic challenge, but University of Cape Town Minerals to Metals Research Initiative postdoctoral research fellow Dr... 

Coal’s future ‘evolving, not vanishing’ as industry adapts to ESG demands, conference hears

Despite the strain on coal from international agreements and shifting investor priorities, data shows the commodity’s resilience, according to Multotec Cyclones product manager Frikkie Enslin.... 

Harmony Gold clears final legal hurdle in acquisition of MAC Copper

JSE-listed Harmony Gold has announced that the Royal Court of Jersey has sanctioned its proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital in MAC Copper through a Jersey law scheme of... 

RFA backs Port of Gauteng plan but warns success depends on private-sector role, real road–rail integration

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has thrown its weight behind the proposed R50-billion Port of Gauteng project, calling it a potential “missing link” to revitalise South Africa’s logistics... 

Newco urges remaining Barloworld shareholders to tender ahead of delisting

Industrial equipment company Barloworld’s shareholders that are holding on to their shares could hurt the stock’s trading performance and liquidity if the company fails to reach the 90% threshold... 

Sanedi says govt may use Expropriation Act to secure land for transmission line rollout

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) energy secretariat head Professor Sampson Mamphweli says the government intends to leverage the Expropriation Act to acquire land for... 

DBCM calls on diamond industry to back Luanda Accord

Diamond producer De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) chairperson Barend Petersen has urged the South African diamond industry to support the Luanda Accord, a new initiative requiring diamond... 

South African gold producers see bright future amid soaring prices

With the gold price having surged above $4 000/oz for the first time ever on October 8, South African gold producers are becoming bullish about their prospects in a sector that has been described... 

Wesizwe accelerates underground operations with key projects ahead of schedule

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum has reported significant progress in the ramp-up of its underground mining operations at the Bakubung platinum mine, in the North West province, with key infrastructure... 

Kenmare starts commissioning of upgraded plant to unlock Nataka orezone at Moma

LSE- and ISE-listed titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has successfully completed a major upgrade of its Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A at the Moma titanium minerals mine in... 

Global materials sector contracts but profitability holds firm amid shift to gold, copper, aluminium – McKinsey

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 

Barloworld, Newco extend standby offer closing date to Nov 7

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have agreed to extend the standby offer closing date from October 15 to November 7 to provide Barloworld ordinary shareholders additional time to... 

Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula produced 71 000 t of copper for the third quarter

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported copper production of 71 226 t from its Kamoa-Kakula complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for the third quarter, with dewatering and... 

Tribunal approves consolidation of Glencore, Sibanye-Stillwater’s chrome operations

The Competition Tribunal has granted unconditional approval for a merger in which Glencore Operations South Africa (GOSA) and JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater, through their respective... 

Greatland achieves strong quarterly gold, copper production as cash balance rises to $750m

ASX- and Aim-listed Greatland Resources has reported that its operations produced 80 890 oz of gold and 3 366 t of copper in the quarter ended September 30, while sales slightly exceeded production... 

Amaroq reports progress at Nalunaq gold mine, completion of 2025 exploration programme

Mining development company Amaroq’s Nalunaq gold mine, in southern Greenland, is now operational at significant capacity, with plant commissioning largely complete and production running in line... 

US backs Alaskan Ambler Mining District with new federal investment, road approval

The US government has taken two major steps to advance development in Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District — approving the long-delayed Ambler road project and taking an equity stake in Trilogy... 

Pacgold to acquire South Australia’s White Dam gold operation, marking shift toward near-term production

ASX-listed Pacgold has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the White Dam gold operation, in South Australia, from ASX-listed GBM Resources, in a transaction that will see the... 

Sheffield’s Thunderbird mine hits record production in September quarter

ASX-listed Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird mineral sands mine, in Western Australia, reached record production in the September quarter. Total ore mined rose by 6% from the previous quarter to... 

Newco, consortium secure majority control in Barloworld takeover

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have announced that Newco has received valid acceptances of its standby offer for 108.25-million Barloworld ordinary shares, representing about 58%... 

Tudor Gold sues British Columbia over Seabridge KSM project tunnel rights

TSX- and NYSE-listed Seabridge Gold has reported that exploration and development company Tudor Gold Corp has filed a lawsuit against the province of British Columbia. The case was launched in the... 

Tharisa targets first underground ore by quarter two of 2026

JSE- and LSE-listed Tharisa has confirmed that its new underground operation is scheduled to deliver first ore by the second quarter of 2026, marking the start of a strategic shift that will secure... 

Hyprop reconfigures South African malls in response to changing consumer demand

JSE- and A2X-listed retail-focused real estate investment trust (Reit) Hyprop is adjusting its South African operations by reducing the size of traditional anchor tenants, introducing new and... 

Africa must build its own e-mobility research, manufacturing ecosystem, uYilo says

Africa cannot rely solely on knowledge transfer from Europe, Asia or the US and must develop its own research and innovation ecosystem to drive the growth of electric micro-mobility across the... 

South Africa’s coal-heavy grid not a barrier to EV adoption, C40 Cities says

The argument that South Africa’s coal-heavy electricity grid makes the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) premature has been dismissed by C40 Cities (South Africa) senior programme manager for... 

UK backs new AI initiatives in Africa to promote safe, inclusive innovation

The UK government has announced new projects to support the responsible development and use of AI across Africa, following the G20 ‘AI for Africa Initiative’, held in Cape Town. These initiatives,... 

BASF appoints new MD in South Africa

Wojciech Kulma has been announced as chemical company BASF’s new MD in South Africa with immediate effect. The multinational company said on October 1 that this strategic leadership transition was... 

Angolan authority clears Newco’s R23.3bn takeover bid for Barloworld, parties waive Comesa approval requirement

Angola’s competition authority has approved Newco’s proposed acquisition of Barloworld, fulfilling one of the key regulatory requirements for the transaction. Initially, the only remaining approval... 

Global platinum jewellery market grows as gold price surges

The global platinum jewellery market saw growth across key regions in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review published by Platinum Guild... 

Port of Gauteng unveils White Paper proposing inland port to ease Durban-Gauteng freight corridor strain

Private sector initiative the Port of Gauteng has released a White Paper to mark the start of Transport Month, setting out a plan aimed at addressing the inefficiencies in South Africa’s freight... 

MC Mining posts wider loss as impairments, weaker sales weigh on results

ASX- and JSE-listed coal exploration and mining company MC Mining has reported a significantly widened after-tax loss of $36-million for the financial year ended June 30, compared with a... 

European Commission launches €545m Initiative to Accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €545-million Team Europe package to support Africa's transition to clean energy. The announcement was made by means of a video... 

Rawlinson resigns as Andrada director

Aim- and OTCQB-listed critical metals producer Andrada Mining has announced that Michael Rawlinson has resigned as a director of the company to focus on other professional commitments. "On behalf... 

Bacsa’s Eyes and Ears initiative drives 2 581 arrests over the past year

Over the 12 months to August 31, Business Against Crime South Africa’s (Bacsa’s) Eyes and Ears (E2) initiative has been instrumental in achieving 2 581 arrests across a range of serious crimes,... 

Loadshedding fell 82% in first half amid demand drop, steady Eskom output

South Africa experienced a sharp reduction in loadshedding during the first half of this year, with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reporting on September 26 that the... 

Kavango celebrates listing on Zimbabwe’s VFEX

Metals exploration and gold production company Kavango Resources celebrated its listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), in Zimbabwe, becoming the seventeenth company to join the... 

Gemfields posts $24.6m half-year loss as revenue falls, operations disrupted

Gemstone producer Gemfields has reported a sharp downturn in financial performance for the six months ended June 30, posting a net loss of $24.6-million compared with a profit of $13.7-million in... 

4 200 MW SAPP deficit underscores urgency of regional power integration – Graham-Maré

Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and...