Palladium supplies from top producer Russia face disruption from widespread flight bans, with companies looking to find alternative means to export the precious metal. The metal that’s mostly used... 

Globally, mining is well-known as an energy-intensive sector, a situation that is further aggravated by a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, explains consulting firm Economic Development Solutions MD... 

Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals and chrome producer Tharisa has acquired the remaining 26% shareholding in Tharisa Minerals, in what is a landmark broad-based black economic... 

The full realisation of South Africa’s democracy is being held hostage by the legal monopoly of political parties on the electoral system. This is according to One South Africa Movement leader... 

Gold miner Iamgold has reached an agreement with shareholder Resource Capital Fund VII, managed by RCF Management, to make changes to its board of directors. RCF nominees Maryse Belanger, David... 

French aerospace group Dassault Aviation, renowned for its fighter and business jets, has secured a prestigious order, albeit indirectly. Two of the French group’s Falcon 900LX business jets will... 

A proposal to annul water rights granted to Chile’s private sector over the past four decades was approved in an initial vote by an environmental committee as part of the process to draft a new... 

Canadian miner Iamgold has hit back at criticism from 5.2% shareholder RCF Management regarding the company’s management and boardroom, arguing that the US investment fund is putting its interest... 

Resource Capital Fund VII, which owns about 5.2% of the shares of Canadian miner Iamgold, on Tuesday announced that it would be nominating a slate of at least three director candidates to provide... 

Air Seychelles, the national flag carrier for the Indian Ocean island group country, has announced that it has again been certified under the Iata Operational Safety Audit (Iosa). Iata is the... 

Canadian gold mining company Iamgold on Sunday announced that Don Charter had retired from the board as chairperson, stating that the move was consistent with longstanding plans and in line with... 

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is making its fleet of iconic whale-shaped Beluga Super Transporter (ST) aircraft available to private clients for abnormal air freight transportation requirements.... 

A proposal to suspend mining and forestry concessions that infringe on indigenous territories in Chile was approved in the first instance by an environmental committee as part of the drafting of a... 

The African National Congress's national working committee has appointed national executive committee members Jeff Radebe, Joel Netshitenzhe, Ronald Lamola, Lindiwe Maseko, and other legally... 

Law firm Beech Veltman states that, in terms of the developments regarding the production and beneficiation of base metals, particularly battery metals, current legislative frameworks in South... 

Initial drilling assays from the maiden drilling programme at the Okiep copper projct have delivered very positive results. 

Rare earths miner Lynas has reported record sales revenue for the three months to December, reflecting strong customer demand. The ASX-listed company on Wednesday reported that revenue for the... 

JSE-listed financial services group Alexander Forbes has appointed Ann Leepile as CEO of Alexander Forbes Investments, effective from February 1. “Leepile is ideally placed to lead the next phase... 

Following the release of the first Zondo Commission report last week and recommendations for developing a National Charter against Corruption, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi... 

Minerals Council South Africa on Thursday endorsed the recommendations of the first report of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. The Minerals Council said these recommendations, aimed at... 

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has recommended that a National Charter against Corruption be adopted by government, the business sector and relevant stakeholders and that an independent Public... 

South African private-sector regional airline Airlink has confirmed that one of its aircraft suffered a birdstrike, while operating a private charter flight. No passengers or crew were injured, but... 

ActionSA has bagged two mayoral committee positions in the City of Ekurhuleni. Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell appointed Letta Charlotte Zitha as the health and social development MMC, and Victor... 

Diversified natural resources group Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has joined the first conference by Russian bank Sberbank (Sber) to establish the environmental, social and governance (ESG)... 

The 2021 Commercial Aviation Africa Symposium seeks to find solutions for stability in a fluctuating airline environment and how the aviation industry overcomes the uncertainty brought on by the... 

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has approved and availed R100-million in funding to assist in closing the different funding model gaps in South Africa’s exploration sector. In... 

South Deep gold mine in Gauteng, where a 40 MW solar power project was initially announced, will now have a 50 MW solar plant as a result of the procurement of more efficient solar panels. Mining... 

South African Breweries (SAB) has committed to use its scale, reach and expertise to accelerate responsible alcohol consumption through the launch of a new evidence-based platform. The new platform... 

South African private-sector airline Airlink and the government of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena have jointly announced that the carrier will resume scheduled air services between... 

The Minerals Council South Africa has reiterated its full commitment to the transformation of the mining sector. This follows after Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on November... 

South Africa ruled out challenging a High Court ruling that struck down some key changes to mining rules that govern black ownership targets, in a move that could potentially revive investor... 

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields has again been ranked the top South African-listed mining company on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). Gold Fields was ranked third among 81... 

Because of the collapse of investment in greenfields exploration in South Africa, any mining graduate entering the profession today can expect to be unemployed from the age of 40, said AmaranthCX... 

More than ever, it is now or never. Climate justice is the defining imperative of our time. In southern Africa, climate change-induced vulnerability to drought is already a human rights crisis.  

In the midst of a desert wilderness, for about 109 km from the south bank of the Orange river, which forms part of the border between South Africa and Namibia, miner Lower Orange River Diamonds... 

In the midst of a desert wilderness, for about 109 km from the south bank of the Orange river, which forms part of the border between South Africa and Namibia, miner Lower Orange River Diamonds... 

Achieving ISO certification for the roll over protection structure (ROPS) and falling object structure (FOPS) of the Sandvik LH115I low profile loader is seen as a major boost for Sandvik Mining... 

With 90% of the world’s goods transported by sea, the current shipping crisis has resulted in spiralling costs and bottlenecks in global supply chains. The situation has been exacerbated by a... 

The luxury Blue Train, which turns 75 this year, resumed operations between Johannesburg and Durban on October 21 with a private, overnight charter with luxury hospitality, fine cuisine, drinks and... 

The 24th of October marks International United Nations Day. This year marks 76 years since the signing of the United Nations Charter, the foundational document that gave birth to the United Nations... 

Women have gradually become formal participants in the mining industry, which has resulted in their having to deal with various challenges, and although the industry has improved in its identifying... 

There have been positive developments since the introduction of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan in October last year, and while implementation has been delayed, continued engagement...