Mahindra launches R70m Pik Up assembly plant in KZN

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new R70-million Mahindra Pik Up local assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal, on... 

Sibanye-Stillwater pleased with improved group profitability

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported pleasing results for the six months ended June 30, with all group operations other than the South African gold... 

Commision gives its approval for ACDC’s acquisition of Blue Nova

The Competition Commission has given its approval for the proposed transaction in which electrical components manufacturer ACDC intends to acquire energy storage solutions provider Blue Nova, with... 

Commission recommends Tribunal approve Glencore, Sibanye-Stillwater chrome recovery plant merger

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the transaction whereby Glencore Operations South Africa (GOSA) – on behalf of the Glencore-Merafe pooling and... 

Salungano concludes standstill agreement with lenders

JSE-listed Salungano Group has reported that it has concluded a standstill agreement with its lenders, Nedbank and Standard Bank, on August 26. The company explains that the lenders have agreed to... 

Kipushi debottlenecking programme completed ahead of schedule, under budget

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland and president and CEO Marna Cloete have announced that the debottlenecking programme at the ultrahigh-grade Kipushi zinc mine, in... 

ASP Isotopes officially lists on the JSE

Nasdaq-listed highly enriched isotopes company ASP Isotopes’ (ASPI’s) shares started trading on the JSE on August 27 under the ticker ISO. The company, which is in the process of acquiring ASX- and... 

Pensana execs meet with senior White House officials to discuss long-term rare earth supply into the US

Rare earths developer Pensana has reported that its CEO Tim George and CCO Will Izod recently met with White House National Security Council deputy director for critical and emerging technology... 

Hino South Africa introduces six-year driveline warranty

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino South Africa has launched a six-year driveline warranty applicable to all trucks sold since January 1 this year. The 72-month warranty covers up to 250 000 km... 

Mahindra launches R70m Pik Up assembly plant in KwaZulu-Natal

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new R70-million Mahindra Pik Up local assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal, on... 

Moves to boost defence, aerospace spending could be positive for PGM demand – WPIC

In The Hague Summit Declaration, issued on June 25, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) Heads of State and Government committed to spending 5% of GDP yearly on defence requirements by... 

Resolute posts higher interim Ebitda

ASX-listed Resolute Mining has maintained its full-year production guidance, despite reporting a 9.3% year-on-year decrease in output to 151 460 oz for the six months ended June 30, as lower... 

Blencowe completes Orom-Cross DFS programmes

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed all major infrastructure workstreams within the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, alongside the recent... 

Gold Fields lifts interim dividend as profit surges on higher gold price, strong production

Globally diversified gold miner Gold Fields has declared a dividend of R7 a share for the six months ended June 30, compared with the dividend of R3 a share declared for the first half of the 2024... 

New financing opportunities for Danish companies operating in Africa

As part of the Danish government’s 2024 Africa Strategy, Impact Fund Denmark, together with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is launching a new DKr 350-million Africa Facility to support... 

Call for inclusive dialogue on NDC to enhance climate action

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) held a Special Commission Working Session with Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George on August 5 to receive an update on the draft... 

Growthpoint, Fuel Switch launch blockchain-enabled Renewable Energy Certificate exchange

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties said it is giving a massive boost to Africa’s first open blockchain-enabled REC exchange, Fuel Switch, while unlocking... 

dtic to lead outward selling mission to Nigeria, Ghana

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will lead an Outward Selling Mission to Nigeria and Ghana from August 25 to 29 as part of its ongoing mandate to expand South Africa’s trade... 

Sustainable use of coal important for energy transition – FutureCoal

Despite a global shift away from coal towards renewable energy, coal remains essential for energy generation, particularly in countries such as South Africa, where it still plays a significant role... 

Kasiya test pit rehabilitation trials deliver exceptional first-year results

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has announced “exceptional” first-year results from its rehabilitation trials at the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, delivering critical data that will inform... 

Initiative calls on Gauteng youth to apply for solar PV cleaning, maintenance training

The DLO Energy Skills Initiative is calling on unemployed youth or budding entrepreneurs looking for opportunities in the renewable energy sector to apply for the 2025 Solar Panel Cleaning,... 

Exxaro takes steps to create ‘fit for the future’ management structure

JSE-listed Exxaro Resources has announced changes to its group management structure to reposition itself as an organisation that is “fit for the future” and incorporates its growing diversified... 

Progress on Bayhead road upgrade enhances port access

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported that the Bayhead road rehabilitation project – a strategic infrastructure initiative at the Port of Durban – continues to progress... 

Giyani closes upsized private placement

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has closed its previously announced, and now upsized, non-brokered private placement financing, raising aggregate gross proceeds of C$3.57-million from the sale of... 

Solidarity calls for decisive intervention amid possible Beeshoek mine closure

Trade union Solidarity says it will demand decisive intervention during the proposed consultation on retrenchments after iron-ore producer Assmang issued a notice, highlighting the possible closure... 

Altona submits proposal to US for funding of Moz project study

Following a recent policy shift, London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that the US Government has re-engaged with the company on the possibility of providing funding support for the... 

Thungela lifts South African output, but soft coal prices remain a challenge

JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources has reported good growth in production from its South African operations for the six months ended June 30, but softer coal prices weighed on its financial... 

Lexington expands conceptual study scope in South Africa, completes diamond drilling at US project

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has reported that the scope of a conceptual-level study of the Jelani Resources joint venture (JV) project, in South Africa, by Bara Consulting has been expanded to... 

Master Drilling expects over 450% increase in interim EPS

JSE-listed Master Drilling says it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended June 30 to be between 212c and 219.50c, compared with the EPS of 37.50c for the six months ended... 

Altona confirms fluorspar in gallium samples from Monte Muambe

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that it has received partial mineralogy and geochemistry results of gallium samples from the Monte Muambe rare earths and gallium project, in... 

Collaboration, accountability, mentorship key to helping women advance in business

Amid the evolving role of women in South Africa’s business environment, coordinated efforts and collaboration are key in helping to overcome the challenges they faced and in advancing female... 

Mahindra launches R70m Pik Up assembly plant in KwaZulu-Natal

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new R70-million Mahindra Pik Up local assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal, on... 

DFFE calls for urgent action to end plastic pollution

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George is leading a South African delegation attending the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee... 

Growthpoint confirms appointment of new CEO, CFO

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties has announced the appointment of Estienne de Klerk as group CEO and José Snyders as group CFO from July 1, 2026, and January 1,... 

BCCEI secures new three-year agreements to strengthen civil engineering sector

Industry organisation the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has concluded a new three-year settlement for two of its collective agreements in the civil engineering... 

Alphamin’s second-quarter Ebitda improves

JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has posted a 21% quarter-on-quarter increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $75-million for the second quarter ended... 

Creecy appoints new boards at the RAF, SAA

Following the dissolution of the previous board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) on July 15, Cabinet has approved the appointment of an interim board for a period of six months or until a new board... 

Global coal use likely to remain near the all-time high reached in 2024 – IEA

Global coal demand is likely to remain broadly unchanged this year and next, despite short-term fluctuations across several major markets in the first half of this year, the International Energy... 

Aterian awarded three new licences in the Kalahari Copperbelt

London-listed Aterian has announced a significant expansion of its high-potential copper and silver exploration portfolio following the award of three new prospecting licences in the world-renowned... 

Bank of Zambia renews gold purchase contract with First Quantum Minerals

Following a tender, the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has extended metals miner First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM’s) contract to supply the central bank with refined gold for the next three years, building on a...