Industry advances creation of R10bn-a-year gas company to ensure security of supply

South African industrial users of natural gas are moving forward with the establishment of a R10-billion-a-year gas-aggregator company to provide the basis for large-scale gas infrastructure... 

Big rewards and risks ahead as SA’s e-commerce sector nears billion-plus transactions yearly

Amid a growing digital landscape characterised by increased Internet connectivity and smartphone use, as well as a pronounced shift towards online shopping, the South African e-commerce sector is... 

Big rewards and risks ahead as SA’s e-commerce sector nears billion-plus transactions yearly

Amid a growing digital landscape characterised by increased Internet connectivity and smartphone use, as well as a pronounced shift towards online shopping, the South African e-commerce sector is... 

GNU could provide new opportunities for SMME growth

South Africa’s recently formed Government of National Unity (GNU) is expected to introduce new ideas into government, which could, subsequently, benefit small-, medium-sized and microenterprises... 

GIBS, partners gear up for the 2025 Diamond Programme

The University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and the University of Antwerp, Belgium have launched the 2025 edition of the Winter... 

Coking coal prices remain under pressure amid weak steel production

Research agency BMI has maintained its Australian coking coal price forecast for this year at $260/t, as prices remain under pressure as a result of weak demand. BMI notes in its ‘Coking Coal... 

CTCT receives 15 new haulers as part of fleet replacement

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of 15 new haulers, a portion of an expected consignment of 47 new haulers that is scheduled to reach the terminal at the end of this... 

Kumba delivers solid interim operational, financial performance despite challenging market

Mining company Kumba Iron-Ore has reported a robust set of results for the six months ended June 30 despite a challenging market. CE Mpumi Zikalala says the company’s first-half results reflect... 

dtic to host third South African conference on essential oils

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) – in partnership with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation... 

UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network launched

Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has launched the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network to foster collaboration and innovation in space technology for... 

Solidarity concludes wage agreement with Assmang

After three months of negotiations, labour union Solidarity has reached a five-year wage agreement for members employed by Assmang. This agreement was concluded in collaboration with the National... 

ERG elects new chairperson, announces changes to the board

Diversified natural resources group Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has elected Shukhrat Ibragimov as chairperson. This comes as the group made changes to the composition of its board of directors,... 

PPC partners with Sinoma to improve efficiencies, expand capacity

Cement manufacturer PPC has entered into a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Sinoma Overseas Development Corporation to collaborate on opportunities to improve efficiencies,... 

Anglo further supports education, entrepreneurship with handover of Jhb CBD building to Wits Business School

Demonstrating its broad commitment to education, entrepreneurship and leaving a positive legacy in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD), diversified miner Anglo American on June 28... 

Growth in cleaner steel project pipeline puts industry’s net-zero goal in sight

The global iron and steel industry made major strides towards achieving its net-zero goals in the past year, with more lower-emission steelmaking electric arc furnaces (EAFs) coming online and... 

UIF to collaborate with govt organisations on employment initiative

The Department of Employment and Labour is spearheading an initiative to combat unemployment in South Africa and, as part of this initiative, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is planning to... 

GoviEx hones in on Zambia project following Niger licence challenge

TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium says that, while it plans to fight for its rights at the Madaouela project, in Niger, the difficulties faced in that country present it with a unique opportunity to... 

Council reiterates importance of compliance with amended guidelines on mandatory COP

The Minerals Council South Africa has reiterated the implications of the Amended Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice (COP), which was first published in July 2023. The... 

Unisa, Inqaba Biotec launch next-generation DNA sequencing platform

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has launched Africa’s first next-generation DNA sequencing  platform, the PacBio Revio, which was developed in collaboration with Inqaba Biotec. The... 

Sars encourages use of digital platforms this filing season

South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter on July 16 thanked those taxpayers who have interacted with the service over the past two weeks. This includes those who were... 

Ngqura terminal takes delivery of new haulers to increase citrus loading rates

As part of State-owned Transnet Port Terminal’s (TPT’s) focus on improved reliability and efficiency, the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) has taken delivery of 50 new haulers to increase citrus... 

Hybrid power system takes Heidelberg Mall offgrid

Energy company Energy Partners (EP) has successfully delivered a 3.2 MW, 3.1 MWh hybrid power project for the Futuregrowth Community Property Fund- (Comprop-) owned Heidelberg Mall, in Gauteng. The... 

Barminco, MMG agree continuation of mining contract at Khoemacau

ASX-listed Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has finalised discussions with Khoemacau Copper Mining, a subsidiary of MMG, to extend and expand an existing mining services contract... 

Centamin to sponsor Egyptian Mining Forum

As part of its commitment to assist in the development of the Egyptian mining sector, London- and Toronto-listed gold miner Centamin is partnering with the Egyptian Mining Forum this week as the... 

Aura’s Tiris uranium project fully permitted for development, operation

ASX-listed Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project from the Mauritanian government. The company says the... 

Cementation Americas awarded mine construction project in Latin America

Cementation Americas, a member of the Murray & Roberts Group, has been awarded a mine construction project with a major mining house in Latin America. The multiyear underground mine development and... 

Lucapa focuses on sampling near Cacuilo river following floods

Now that floodwaters have receded after a severe wet season in Angola, ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company says its immediate focus is on sampling kimberlites closer to the Cacuilo river, as these... 

Atlantic resuming Ewoyaa operations, mining lease application submitted to Parliament

Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium on July 12 confirmed that the application for the grant of the mining lease in respect of its Ewoyaa lithium project had been submitted to the Ghanaian Parliament. The... 

CGS reopens National Geoscientific Library after revamp

Council for Geoscience (CGS) CEO Mosa Mabuza and Geoscientific Services executive manager Siphelele Buthelezi this week officially reopened the National Geoscientific Library (NGL). Closed to the... 

Namibian Ministry grants Madison a prospecting licence to expand its Khan mine development

Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has reported that the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted a licence for base and rare metals, industrial minerals, and nuclear fuels for... 

LBMA appoints new nonexec director; chairperson to step down

Independent precious metals authority the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has reported that former BIS banking department head Peter Zoellner will join the association as an independent... 

Mining output on track for second-quarter decline – Minerals Council

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that seasonally adjusted total mining production declined by 0.6% month-on-month in May. This follows a 0.8% month-on-month rise in April. In level... 

Sibanye suffers a cybersecurity incident

Multinational mining and metals processing company Sibanye-Stillwater says it has experienced a cyberattack that has affected its IT systems globally. In a media release dated July 11, the company... 

Industry advances creation of R10bn-a-year gas company to ensure security of supply

South African industrial users of natural gas are moving forward with the establishment of a R10-billion-a-year gas-aggregator company to provide the basis for large-scale gas infrastructure... 

Copper, cobalt demand expected to rise

A growing world economy is contributing to an increase in demand for copper and cobalt, speakers participating in Afriforesight’s ‘Cobalt and Copper: African Opportunities’ webinar, held on July... 

World economy showing slow signs of growth

While growth in the world economy remains slow, Afriforesight research head Vinesh Chetty has said growth for the full year will likely be positive, noting that research by Afriforesight indicates... 

Security agency finalising assessment of govt’s cybersecurity

Following a public statement by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson on July 10, reporting that R300-million had allegedly been siphoned off from the Department of Public Works... 

Macpherson says at least R300m stolen from DPWI by cybercriminals over ten years

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has revealed in a July 10 media release that an investigation has determined that at least R300-million has been stolen from the Department... 

AECI to sell Animal Health business as it shifts focus to core competencies

Mining explosives and chemicals company AECI has signed an agreement for the sale of its Animal Health business, as a going concern, to Nutreco International, whose South African subsidiary is... 

Caledonia reports robust production at Blanket mine in June quarter

Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation has produced 20 773 oz of gold at its Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, during the quarter ended June 30. This is a 19% increase on the 17 436 oz produced at the...