Langpan Mining’s second chrome processing plant commissioned

JSE-listed Mantengu Mining has announced the successful commissioning of Langpan Mining’s second chrome processing plant on December 10. The 50 t an hour will require about 31 500 t of chrome ore... 

Seriti Green hands over Vunumoya Main Transmission Station to Eskom

Renewable-energy developer Seriti Green on November 26 officially handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to State-owned power utility Eskom. The infrastructure will now become an... 

EDF power solutions reaches commercial operation at 140 MW San Kraal wind farm

International energy company EDF power solutions on December 11 achieved the commercial operation date (COD) at the 140 MW San Kraal Wind Farm, which forms part of its 420 MW Koruson 1 project... 

ISO progressing development of international copper traceability standard

Nongovernmental organisation the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is moving swiftly forward with development of an international copper traceability standard, which is expected... 

OECD report warns of massive illicit finance risks in the maritime gold trade

Intergovernmental organisation the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released a new report exposing how gold concentrate – semi-processed gold that moves quietly... 

Imesa calls for engineers to be included in compiling updated White Paper on Local Government

Nonprofit organisation the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (Imesa) has warned that if engineers are not involved in writing the updated White Paper on Local Government, the... 

Stefanutti Stocks completes four-year restructuring, returns to financial health

Corporate restructuring specialists Metis Strategic Advisors has announced the successful completion of a four-year mandate to stabilise and restructure JSE-listed construction group Stefanutti... 

Pensana concludes $100m strategic equity investment

London-listed Pensana has concluded a $100-million subscription by a strategic investor in support of the company's US mine-to-magnet strategy. Under the terms of the agreement, the strategic... 

maxwell+spark highlights importance of localisation in pursuing sustainability

South Africa requires more green battery power storage solutions; however, companies value operational efficiency before environmental benefits, with sustainability required to support uptime,... 

Kefi progresses funding for Ethiopian project

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has made progress in finalising project funding for its high-grade, high-recovery Tulu Kapi gold project, in Ethiopia. In October, Kefi indicated that, of the total... 

Canyon progressing Cameroon development despite minor delays

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has highlighted development progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon. Following the recent election in the country, which eventuated in the re-election... 

Anglo American withdraws remuneration-related resolution from Teck merger vote agenda

Global miner Anglo American has decided to withdraw Resolution 2 from the agenda of the general meeting of shareholders to be held on December 9 to vote on the group’s merger with Canadian mining... 

Encouraging signs in South Africa’s economy, but more to be done – BLSA

Last week’s GDP figures for the third quarter confirmed that the country is seeing green shoots emerging in the economy, business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso... 

TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining

Technology-driven mining and industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer TLT Turbo Africa on December 4 launched its new sustainable monitoring and airflow response technology (SMART) Fan for... 

Developing countries’ debt outflows hit highs – World Bank report

Developing countries paid out $741-billion more in principal and interest on their external debt than they received in new financing between 2022 and 2024 – the largest gap in at least 50 years,... 

Air Liquide CEO Jackow appointed Hydrogen Council co-chair

CEO-led hydrogen alliance the Hydrogen Council has announced Air Liquide CEO François Jackow as its new co-chairperson. Jackow takes over from Linde CEO Sanjiv Lamba. 

Minerals Council highlights industry’s significant training efforts, latest earnings potential in sector

Mining companies are investing in training their employees and community members, particularly the youth, contributing more than R5-billion in 2024 to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs... 

Douglas Davidson to step down from Goldplat board, but retains COO position

Douglas Davidson will step down from the board of Aim-listed Goldplat at the conclusion of the company’s AGM at the end of the month, but will continue in his role as group COO. Therefore, no... 

Noronex progresses sale of noncore asset in Namibia

ASX-listed Noronex has received a non-refundable option fee of A$200 000 in cash under the terms of its agreement with privately owned mining company Joint Era Mining (JEM) for the previously... 

New report outlines benefits for companies from green economy, includes advice for CEOs

The green economy has reached $5-trillion a year and is on track to exceed $7-trillion within the decade, a new report, ‘Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green... 

Chrome producers, ferrochrome smelters reject proposed chrome ore export tax

Chrome ore producers, including primary miners and those generating chrome ore from their platinum group metals mines and integrated producers, which mine chrome ore and produce ferrochrome,... 

Tsodilo continues research collaboration with Botswana university

TSX-V-listed Tsodilo Resources, which owns the Xaudum iron project (XIF), in Botswana, has pledged to continue its research collaboration with the Department of Chemical, Materials and... 

Fuel Association underscores importance of Durban’s Island View Precinct

Industry organisation the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa on November 28 briefed the Joint Meeting of the Portfolio Committees on Trade, Industry and Competition; Transport; Minerals and... 

First shipment from Kodal’s Bougouni project departs San Pedro port

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals’ maiden shipment of 28 950 t of lithium spodumene concentrate (vessel capacity) has completed loading onto a dedicated bulk cargo vessel at the Port of San Pedro, in Côte... 

Caledonia’s Blanket mine profitability exposed to potential royalty changes

London-listed Caledonia Minerals Corporation’s operating Blanket gold mine, in Zimbabwe, is expecting a lower level of profitability and cash generation relative to current market expectations, if... 

Solidarity says unions conclude wage agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater’s South African gold operations

Trade unions representing employees at Sibanye-Stillwater’s South African gold mines have accepted the final wage offer from the company this week, trade union Solidarity reports. The parties have... 

Anthem’s Northern Cluster completes casting of all 96 wind turbines

Renewable-energy company Anthem’s Northern Cluster reached a key construction milestone this week, with the final turbine foundation being poured at the Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm. All 96 turbine... 

Iron-ore prices to remain elevated in 2026, but upside limited – BMI

Fitch Solutions unit BMI expects iron-ore prices to settle at a yearly average of $95/t in 2026, slightly down from $97/t this year, as prices come under pressure from additional supply coming... 

Seriti Green hands Vunumoya Main Transmission Station over to Eskom

Renewable-energy developer Seriti Green on November 26 officially handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to State-owned power utility Eskom. The infrastructure will now become an... 

Resilient portfolio performance supports Octodec’s full-year results

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Octodec Investments’ distributable income per share increased by 8.2% for the financial year ended August 31, on the back of a resilient portfolio... 

Uber launches electric offering in South Africa, showcases Moto product

Transport company Uber on November launched its Uber Go Electric offering for South Africa at an event in Johannesburg, and also used the occasion to highlight its recently-established Uber Moto... 

Southern Palladium making good progress on Bengwenyama DFS

JSE- and ASX-listed Southern Palladium continues to make “strong and steady progress” across all fronts of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM)... 

South Africa must capitalise on successful G20 by strengthening domestic fundamentals – BLSA CEO

South Africa’s hosting of the G20 meetings, including the B20 Summit and the G20 Leaders Forum, at the weekend, showcased the country’s strengths, with smooth logistics, good infrastructure and a... 

Fuel association clarifies Jet A-1 supply constraints at Cape Town airport

The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has responded to recent media reports regarding Jet A-1 supply constraints at the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). The association emphasises... 

AMEU publishes position paper on SSEG; Outa raises questions

The rapid growth of the small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) market in South Africa has introduced complexities in safety compliance requirements, leading to potential confusion among... 

Panthera reports positive results from testwork for Mali deposit

Gold exploration and development company Panthera Resources says positive results have been returned for carbon-in-leach (CIL) bottle roll tests and column leach tests that have been carried out on... 

Global council expects platinum demand from sustainable aviation fuel to increase incrementally

Platinum is required across all major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production pathways, including power-to liquid (PtL), which uses the Fischer Tropsch process (FT), as well as the FT process... 

Jubilee increases copper production in the first quarter

Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group has reported positive progress for the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its 2026 financial year – successfully improving its... 

Nersa registers 181 generation facilities in Q2

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 181 generation facilities during the second quarter (July to September) of the 2025/26 financial year. These facilities boast a... 

B20 Task Force provides blueprint for reinvigorating manufacturing

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the...