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Lynas post record quarter, expects higher demand
12th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths miner Lynas has reported record sales revenues of A$327.7-million for the three months to March, as market demand increased. Sales revenue in the previous quarter reached A$202.7-million. 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Dirco wants call between Ramaphosa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
11th April 2022 By: News24Wire

The South African government has requested an opportunity for President Cyril Ramaphosa to speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a long time. According to the Department of... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals made a "significant" copper discovery at the project in February 2022. 


Turning property into prosperity in 2022
30th March 2022

While South Africa’s property market has been sluggish over the past five years, it is starting to show encouraging signs of improvement, says Bheki Vilakazi, Managing Director of SVA... 


Rand Water dismisses incompetence accusations
29th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bulk water service provider Rand Water chairperson Advocate Matshidiso Hashatse has rubbished allegations of incompetence made by Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga. The allegations... 


Miners gather in copper capital facing ‘another world’ of tumult
29th March 2022 By: Bloomberg

The last time the copper industry gathered in Santiago, prices were below $3/lb amid concerns over a slowdown in Chinese demand, and there was little talk of supply-chain woes or inflation. Now... 


Anglo looks to the sea as water scarcity hits Chile copper mines
29th March 2022 By: Bloomberg

With no letup in Chile’s years-long drought, Anglo American is looking at developing a desalination project in partnership with State-owned Codelco, Japan’s Mitsui & Co. and a local water utility.... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says all levers to be used to cushion country against rising fuel and food prices
17th March 2022 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will use all the levers at its disposal to cushion South Africans from the effects of rising fuel and food prices, including by speedily implementing... 


Rusal diverts ore to Ireland after Ukraine plant shuttered
16th March 2022 By: Reuters

Russian aluminium giant Rusal is diverting bauxite cargoes from Guinea to its refinery in Ireland after the original destination in Ukraine shut down because of the Russian invasion, shipping data... 


Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukrainian ambassador to South Africa lauds Gift of the Givers' mission to provide aid to war torn nation
7th March 2022 By: News24Wire

Ukrainian ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitova, on Monday commended the much-needed emergency medical and non-medical relief to be provided to Ukraine by Gift of the Givers, one of the... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has made a "significant" copper discovery within its Okiep copper project. 


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Russia’s palladium exports face disruption from flight bans
1st March 2022 By: Bloomberg

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... 


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Hybrid solutions can be more affordable – firm
18th February 2022

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... 


Tharisa finalises landmark BBBEE deal
16th February 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


One South Africa Movement leader Mmusi Maimane
Maimane slams electoral reform bill, says SA's democracy is being held hostage
14th February 2022 By: News24Wire

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... 


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Iamgold appoints RCF nominees to board, names Belanger chair
14th February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

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 aircraft selected for British VIP requirement
9th February 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

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... 


Chile committee votes to scrap water rights for mines and farms
4th February 2022 By: Bloomberg

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... 


Iamgold's Westwood mine
Iamgold hits back at RCF’s board revamp demands, criticism
3rd February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

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... 


RCF pushes for leadership change at Iamgold
1st February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

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 again certified by international safety audit
1st February 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

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... 


Iamgold announces Charter's retirement
31st January 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

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... 


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Airbus avails previous generation Beluga’s for private oversized air cargo charter
27th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

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.... 


Chile's Constitution drafters want to annul mining concessions in indigenous lands
27th January 2022 By: Bloomberg

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... 


ANC NEC member Jeff Radebe
Radebe, Lamola, Netshitenzhe to oversee ANC implementation of State capture report recommendations
21st January 2022 By: News24Wire

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... 


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Battery metals could attain strategic mineral status
21st January 2022 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

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... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

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


Lynas posts record revenues
19th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

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... 


Alexander Forbes Investments CEO Ann Leepile
Ann Leepile appointed CEO of Alexander Forbes Investments
10th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


BLSA supports Zondo Commission’s National Charter against Corruption recommendation
10th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

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... 


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Minerals Council backs State capture commission’s recommendations
6th January 2022 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Zondo Commission recommends anti-corruption charter, agency be established
5th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


The Airlink Jetstream at Venetia, showing the shattered propellor blade, and the hole in the fuselage it caused, following the birdstrike on the aircraft
Airlink aircraft suffers serious damage in birdstrike incident
5th January 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

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... 


Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell
ActionSA bags two mayoral committee positions in Ekurhuleni
13th December 2021 By: News24Wire

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... 


Eurasian Resources, Sber create ESG Alliance
6th December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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)... 


2021 Commercial Aviation Africa Symposium
6th December 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


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Panel stresses need for action to save South Africa’s exploration potential
2nd December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


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Gold Fields’ South Deep solar project now 50 MW, equivalent wind planned
1st December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


SAB launches initiative to accelerate responsible alcohol consumption
1st December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


Airlink will resume flights to St Helena at the end of next year’s first quarter
26th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

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... 


A South African PGMs mine
Council reaffirms commitment to transformation as DMRE confirms it will not appeal mine ownership ruling
23rd November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


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South Africa won’t appeal court ruling on black mining ownership
23rd November 2021 By: Bloomberg

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... 


Gold Fields remains top South African-listed miner on the DJSI
16th November 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


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