Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 

South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping to lessen carbon emission in global steelmaking

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 

South Africa’s economic scale up must become top of mind

Economic growth opportunities are there for South Africa to grasp and all the obstacles that are in the way of facilitating such economic growth must be removed. The opportunities range from big to... 

It’s records all round for Harmony Gold, Mponeng performance ‘phenomenal’

It’s records all round for South Africa’s largest gold mining company Harmony, which on Thursday reported record-high free cash flow of R11-billion-plus at a 16% margin and a record final dividend... 

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 

New mining technology is pointing to continuous round-the-clock operation on many fronts

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 

Master Drilling’s novel developments are set to move needle for South African mining

Three major developments, which are poised to move the needle for South African mining, were outlined to Mining Weekly by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed drilling and mechanised rock... 

Another public-private rail transport service agreement signed

Another agreement involving collaboration between the public sector and the private sector in the field of rail transport service has been signed, this time between the Johannesburg Stock... 

Self-generation of solar served as key catalyst in DRDGOLD’s strong new growth thrust

There’s a wonderful gold-price tailwind behind all gold companies at the moment but it’s the self-generation of solar electricity that served as the key catalyst of change for Ergo. Following the... 

On-The-Air (22/08/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about DRDGOLD, Exxaro investments, and surging nickel demand in focus. 

Khwelamet ferromanganese revival will begin minute Eskom gives an economically feasible power rate

The minute that Eskom gives Khwelamet an economically feasible power price, the refurbishing of two of the four furnaces at the dormant former Metalloys plant in Meyerton will begin and take six to... 

Glencore identifies major cost savings opportunities in half-year review

During the first half of this year, diversified mining and marketing group Glencore continued to optimise the business and position it for further value accretive growth, CEO Gary Nagle reported on... 

Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 

South Africa needs to grasp every viable economic opportunity

There are things happening in African states that South Africa could partner for the good of our economy and the South African people. We are noticing that there are advances taking place on the... 

Exxaro spending R5.2bn on coal mine expansion, R4.7bn on wind farm project

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources will be spending R5.2-billion on a life-of-mine expansion project at its Matla colliery and R4.7-billion on the development of the 140 MW... 

DRDGOLD investing R7.8bn in Big Five growth projects as part of Vision 2028

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD on Wednesday outlined its plans to invest around R7.8-billion in its Big Five capital growth projects, two on the well-established East Rand and three on... 

DRDGOLD doubles final dividend on high revenue and operating profit

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed DRDGOLD on Wednesday declared a final 2025 cash dividend double that of last year, reflecting an increase of 26% in group revenue to R7 878.2-million and an... 

Defence industry expected to spur demand for nickel as world invests in armaments

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 

Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 

Ferrochrome: In my view, we’re fairly close to possible solution – Glencore Alloys CEO

“We are, in my view, fairly close to a possible solution,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard said during Merafe Resources question time earlier this week amid South Africa going all out to prevent... 

Diamond miner De Beers well positioned to thrive as market recovers, Anglo believes

The commitment of Anglo American to exit De Beers is unwavering, despite the belief of this secondary-listed Johannesburg Stock Exchange company that its iconic diamond mining and marketing... 

Kumba Iron Ore reports R7.9bn half-year free cash flow, declares R5.3bn dividend

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 

Trial mining on way at promising Sandsloot platinum underground project in Limpopo

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Valterra Platinum has received board approval to conduct a feasibility study into the development of Sandsloot Underground at the well-endowed Mogalakwena... 

South Africa must go all out to maximise gold production while high gold price lasts

Despite no longer being the world’s largest gold mining country by a long shot, the price of gold is just too good for South Africa not to take every opportunity to mine as much gold as it can. All... 

This century’s greatest gold discovery prospect being advanced by an excited Barrick

Fourmile is rapidly competing to be the largest and highest-grade gold discovery in the industry this century, Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow enthused during the quarterly presentation of the New... 

Ferrochrome demand is up but South Africa is now eclipsed in a market it once led

The global demand for ferrochrome, which South Africa once provided overwhelmingly to the world to back 200 000 local jobs, was higher in the six months to June 30, the period in which this... 

Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 

South African ferrochrome, chrome ore sectors at crucial juncture, says Merafe

The South African ferrochrome and chrome ore sectors are at a crucial juncture, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, August 12. Sustained pressure from the... 

South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping to lessen carbon emission in global steelmaking

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 

We’re working with government, looking at possible solutions, says Glencore Alloys CEO

“We’re working with government, looking at possible solutions,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard tells Mining Weekly amid Glencore reporting this week that not one of its ferrochrome smelters is... 

On-The-Air (08/08/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about ferromanganese; platinum group metals and gold price.  

Higher Kumba iron-ore exports reflect benefit of public-private logistics collaboration

The benefit of South Africa’s public-private logistics collaboration is reflected by an increase in South African-mined iron-ore railed from Anglo American’s Kumba to the Port of Saldanha Bay by... 

China generates more electricity than US, India, EU combined, Menar’s Bayoglu reports

China generates more electricity than the US, India and the EU put together, Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu told Wednesday’s Coal & Energy Transition Day, where he added “… and I think this race is... 

Wind turbine four on way up, Seriti CEO Mike Teke tells Coal & Energy Transition Day

Today, as I speak to you, our fourth wind turbine is probably on its way up, Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke, who has also just opened a new coal mine down the road from the turbine in South... 

Eskom, please put South Africa’s interests first

“We have R25-billion to deploy in Mpumalanga for wind farms, and we can't get budget quotes.” These were the words of Seriti Green at the latest Coal & Energy Transition Day in Johannesburg. Seriti... 

Khwelamet ferromanganese revival will begin minute Eskom gives feasible power rate

The minute that Eskom gives Khwelamet an economically feasible power price, the refurbishing of two of the four furnaces at the dormant former Metalloys plant in Meyerton will begin and take six to... 

Glencore identifies major cost savings opportunities in half-year review

During the first half of this year, diversified mining and marketing group Glencore continued to optimise the business and position it for further value accretive growth, CEO Gary Nagle reported on... 

Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 

AngloGold holds costs below 2% amid peers averaging 15%-plus

Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has managed to repress costs to below 2% amid peer gold mining companies averaging above 15%. “We maintain cost... 

Soaring free cash flow uplifts AngloGold dividend payout as debt plummets 92%

The second-quarter earnings and free cash flow of AngloGold Ashanti more than doubled year-on-year, driven by the high gold price and what the New York- and Johannesburg-listed company highlights...