The current recovery process at Transnet must be seen as a transition period, with the rail and port entity’s long-term goal being to reach a state of reliability and sustainability, says Transnet... 

Diversified miner Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the Northern Cape provincial government (NCPG) and the Industrial Zones Programme (IZP) of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition held... 

Amid the many Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices highlighting how regional integration promotion, pan-African partnerships and policy alignment have the potential to accelerate Africa’s... 

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa used its presence to showcase its broad mining equipment range and growing focus on low-carbon and... 

The latest technologies, such as AI, neutral networks, and deep learning, are now of great importance regarding minerals exploration. But human field work remains essential. This was the consensus... 

Mining in Africa is moving away from the 'pit to port' model, highlighted West Africa-based pan-African banking group Ecobank Group executive corporate and investment banking Michael Larble, at the... 

A deep understanding of Africa’s diverse pumping requirements and challenges, along with extensive aftersales support in remote or harsh environments, provides peace of mind to customers... 

Developed to bridge the gap between clear-water dewatering pumps and heavy duty mining pumps, pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry’s DW Series offers a purpose-built solution capable of handling... 

As African mines deepen and conditions grow more complex, water management remains one of the sector’s most persistent operational challenges. Groundwater ingress, seasonal flooding and... 

Although investors are being much more selective about where they deploy capital, the fundamental conditions for a “cautiously constructive” South African mining sector in 2026 are present, says... 

The key opportunities likely to be pursued and leveraged by miners, explorers and developers in South Africa’s mining sector this year include brownfield project expansions and mine development, a... 

For 2026, two major commodityprice trends are forecasted to stand out in the South African mining sector, says industry mining employers association Minerals Council South Africa economist André... 

To strengthen its role in developing a safer, greener, more competitive, people-centred, more circular and technologically advanced South African mining sector, the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP)... 

Based on the resilience of local manufacturers, and the historical and continued importance of mining in the South African economy, domestic equipment manufacturer cluster Mining Equipment... 

The South African coal mining sector is still a “vibrant and indispensable” component of the energy and raw material supply chain, owing to coal's continuing to play a major role in the country’s... 

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

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Through the Matrix Partner Program, comprehensive business solutions provider Matrix aims to take its safety solutions to market by partnering with trusted, established organisations within their... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 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 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... 

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 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...