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Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama project to ‘touch the reef’ in 2027
Updated 5 hours ago By: Irma Venter

Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama platinum group metal (PGM) project has moved from paper to a venture that is looming large on the horizon, says MD Johan Odendaal. The Bengwenyama project is 70%... 


Vedanta Zinc International CEO Vijay Kumar talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Vedanta Zinc International targets rapid South African growth through partnership-led mining model
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vedanta Zinc International is pursuing rapid growth in Southern Africa, with CEO Vijay Kumar highlighting a partnership-led strategy and a custodianship approach to mineral resources. 


TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Spath talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
TAKRAF highlights partnerships, innovation to drive African mining growth
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining equipment supplier TAKRAF is positioning collaboration, innovation and full-flowsheet capability at the centre of its African growth strategy, TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth... 


Block with the symbol, atomic number and mass number of Platinum (Pt) element
Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Platinum's run to record highs will need to be sustained for miners to invest heavily in new projects, with executives signalling they plan to prioritise shareholder payouts for now amid concerns... 


Manganese ore being transported via conveyor
Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Gabon's mining minister said on Wednesday that energy shortages will not be accepted as justification for missing the country's 2029 ban on raw manganese exports, dismissing industry warnings that... 


Debswana Diamond Company COO Koolatotse Koolatotse
Debswana highlights partnerships and diversification drive beyond diamond
12th February 2026

Partnerships and collaboration remain central to major diamond miner Debswana Diamond Company’s strategy to improve mining efficiency and secure long-term sustainability beyond diamonds, Debswana... 


London Bullion Market Association CEO Ruth Crowell.
LBMA hopes Rand Refinery’s gold partnership with Ghana is 'first of many'
12th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

I hope it's the first of many, says London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) CEO Ruth Crowell of the strategic gold partnership that South Africa’s Rand Refinery has entered into with Ghana’s Gold... 


Rough diamonds being sorted
Botswana's State-owned diamond company turns to contract sales to manage tough market
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to increase the share of diamonds it sells to contracted buyers as a way to navigate a depressed global diamond market, acting MD Lipalese... 


Anglo American, UK announce impact finance facility for SMEs
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The UK government and diversified miner Anglo American have announced the establishment of a £2-million Impact Finance Facility, delivered through the Impact Finance Network (IFN). This financing... 


De Beers Group COO Kevin Smith talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
De Beers’ operational strength, partnerships and market recovery targeted by new COO
11th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Newly appointed De Beers Group COO Kevin Smith says operational discipline, stronger partnerships and measured market recovery will be key focus areas in 2026, as the diamond major works to... 


A copper mine in the DRC
France seeks African input on critical minerals for G7 summit
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Critical minerals will be one of the topics discussed at this year's G7 summit, pointed out French government Interministerial Delegate for the Supply of Strategic Ores and Minerals Benjamin... 


Oliver Wyman partner Mark Evans talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Oliver Wyman calls for collaborative action to unlock Africa’s mineral value
11th February 2026

Global management consultancy Oliver Wyman, a Marsh business, says stronger partnerships and sharper decision-making will be essential if Africa is to translate its vast mineral endowment into... 


From left Tebello Chabana, Shamini Harrington, Bongani Motsa.
South Africa can learn from Finnish beneficiation model, Minerals Council says at Mining Indaba
11th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing... 


Dan Marokane, seated in the middle, at the Mining Indaba panel discussion
With demand 98% covered, Eskom can now turn its focus to pricing models – Marokane
11th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 


SRK Consulting South Africa MD Andrew van Zyl talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
SRK unpacks the importance of collaboration in growing African mining industry
11th February 2026

SRK Consulting is an independent, global network of over 45 consulting practices on six continents. Its experienced engineers and scientists work with clients in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver... 


BME Mining Chemicals GM Lefa Masiuana talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
BME Metallurgy positioned to better serve African mining industry
11th February 2026

BME Metallurgy is the minerals processing division of explosives manufacturer BME, a subsidiary of diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings. It was previously known as Protea Mining Chemicals... 


The Reko Diq project in Pakistan
Miners need to adopt the concept of sustainability, says Barrick exec
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining has to move from the traditional environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to an inclusive sustainability approach, argued Barrick Mining group sustainability executive Grant... 


Botswana Minerals and Energy Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Botswana mining industry open for business, says Minister
11th February 2026

Botswana is celebrating 60 years of independence in 2026, marking the journey from 1966 and honouring a heritage of excellence in mining. As the country reflects on this legacy, it is looking... 


Gum Boots Africa CEO 
Gum Boots Africa searching for Dunlop gumboots distributors
11th February 2026

Over a century ago, in the flooded tunnels of the Witwatersrand gold mines, a remarkable art form was born. When mine bosses forbade conversation, migrant workers wearing protective gumboots... 


The panel at the Indaba, with Wimpie Pienaar seated on the far left
Iron-ore exporters’ ‘north star’ would be corridor rehabilitation, integrated rail-port concession
11th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

When weighing the future of the iron-ore export corridor from the Northern Cape to the Port of Saldanha, the Ore Users Forum (OUF) has a clear understanding of its “north star”, says Kumba Iron Ore... 


Exploration in Africa
US focusing on critical minerals, stresses robust due diligence
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) currently has, regarding mining, a particular focus on critical minerals, pointed out USTDA deputy director and COO Thomas Hardy. He was speaking in a... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina at Mining Indaba event.
Anglo lauded for R600m junior exploration backing
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Mining Indaba.
Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year. That’s the view of Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu, who spoke... 


Methano Group CEO David Stanton talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Methano Group positions partnerships and EPCM expertise to support sustainable mining growth in Africa
10th February 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm Methano Group is positioning partnerships, skills development and multidisciplinary technical delivery as central... 


Automation and AI needed for future of mining
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Worldwide, the mining industry, indeed all sectors of the economy, face a major structural limit, warned Microsoft worldwide mining industry leader Joseph Starwood. A large number of people are... 


Unitrans Executive: Agriculture & Mining John Kettlewell talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Supply chain solutions provider showcases capabilities at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider Unitrans is an experienced, multi-disciplinary, services and capabilities provider for major industries operating across Africa. It expertly... 


SANY Southern Africa Operations & Marketing Manager Hennie Louw talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Heavy machinery manufacturer supplies products across the African region
10th February 2026

International heavy machinery original equipment manufacturer and global leader in the supply of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment, SANY Southern Africa was established in South Africa in 2006 to... 


Donaldson Filtration Sales Director Cameron Diesel talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Tech-led filtration products for a wide range of industries
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions Donaldson Filtration serves a broad range of industries and advanced markets. Diverse, skilled employees at over 150 locations on... 


Minerals Council South Africa skills head Mustak Ally
Technology transformation is really people transformation – Mining Indaba panelists
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining currently faces the challenge of adopting the latest technologies, notably, but not exclusively, AI. This was the topic for a panel discussion on the first day of Investing in African Mining... 


The Mozal smelter
Mozambique pushing to keep South32 aluminium smelter open, minister says
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's government is doing "everything that is required" to make sure that South32's Mozal aluminium smelter stays open, mineral resources and energy minister Estevao Pale said on Monday. The... 


Duncan Wanblad
Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation, Teck merger good for SA – Wanblad
10th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Tow this... 


FLS sales and service head for Africa Bernard Kaninda talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
FLS strengthening aftermarket support to unlock long-term mining performance
10th February 2026

As mining operations across Africa become more complex, remote and cost-conscious, the role of strong aftermarket and service support is increasingly critical to sustaining performance and... 


Minerals Council CEO Zero Harm Forum chairperson Japie Fullard with Minerals Council safety & sustainable development head Dushen Naidoo (left).
Worrying fall-of-ground regression outlined by Minerals Council at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Minerals Council South Africa will renew its focus on key safety interventions, particularly on eliminating falls-of-ground (FoG) incidents, which have increased in the past year despite 2025’s... 


Schauenburg Systems South Africa Chief Innovation Officer Mark Stevens talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Schauenburg Systems highlights collaboration and innovation at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026

Mine safety OEM Schauenburg Systems South Africa is using its presence at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town to reinforce the importance of collaboration and partnerships in... 


Hitachi Global Air Power regional sales manager for sub-Sahara Africa Donald Good
Hitachi Global Air Power builds machines that power industry
10th February 2026

Leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer Hitachi Global Air Power builds the machines that power industry. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, in the US, its compressed air... 


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