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The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025): Addressing structural reform and policy fragmentation in South Africa’s manufacturing sector
12th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) has officially launched, setting its sights on the critical challenges faced by South Africa's manufacturing sector, particularly within the... 


Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday to a flat 25% "without exceptions or exemptions" in a move to aid the struggling industries but which... 


Mashatile, Chikunga mourn death of South Africa’s first black nuclear scientist
10th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Deputy President and Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) chairperson Paul Mashatile and Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
7th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 


Magnetite Mines CFO resigns
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Iron-ore developer Magnetite Mines announced on Friday that Simon Smith had resigned as CFO and co-company secretary, with effect from March 7. Inthu Siva, currently co-company secretary and... 


Relative to global counterparts, sub-Saharan African CEOs bullish about global economy future – PwC report
7th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sixty-three per cent of sub-Saharan Africa CEOs surveyed in PwC’s twenty-eighth ‘Annual Global CEO Survey: Sub-Saharan Africa perspective’ report say they are increasingly optimistic about the... 


Roots, identity and impact
7th February 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Prominent Nigerian economist Kasirim Nwuke recently penned a thought-provoking opinion piece on the varying dispositions of three high-profile Nigerian women – each of whom has made a significant... 


a sunset view of Sylvania's Doornbos operation
Scoping study lifts project’s resource, extends life
7th February 2025

Following ongoing exploration activity of its Northern Limb projects, platinum group metals (PGMs) producer and developer Sylvania Resources completed a scoping study on the Volspruit project in... 


An aerial image of Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay site
Canada project to see commercial production in 2026
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals has started with advanced commissioning at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 


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Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Paladin Energy has signed a mutual benefits agreement with Buffalo River Dene Nation. 


Toro advances Lake Maitland scoping study update
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australia-focused uranium developer Toro Energy has completed the re-optimisation of the potential mining pit at its Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, marking a key step towards the... 


CESA calls on Ramaphosa to announce concrete action on infrastructure projects
4th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa “does not need more statements of intent, it needs evidence of action,” says industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell, urging President Cyril... 


Wood secures engineering contract at Cameroon mining project
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Consulting and engineering company Wood has been awarded an engineering scope for the Ngovayang iron-ore project, in southern Cameroon. The award by Cameroon Mining Action (Camina), a subsidiary of... 


Entrée and Oyu Tolgoi formalise JV agreement
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Entrée Resources has formally executed and delivered its joint venture (JV) agreement with Oyu Tolgoi (OTLLC), which the parties have been operating under since the formation of... 


SRK Consulting focuses on creating a sustainable future for mining in Africa
SRK Consulting focuses on creating a sustainable future for mining in Africa
3rd February 2025

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... 


From left to right: PHC manager Midvaal sub-district Dorothy Manoto; Sedibeng District Health Services acting director Desebo Pepenene; Midvaal local municipality executive mayor Peter Teixeira; Gauteng MEC for Health Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko; site manager South32 Metalloys Smelter Nico Smith; Gauteng Department of Health HOD Lesiba Malotana; ward 10 Cllr Tumelo Mokhomo and head of stakeholder relation South32 Africa Dr Oupa Nkagisang
South32 provides new community healthcare clinic in Meyerton, Gauteng
31st January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Globally diversified mining and metals company South32 on January 30 celebrated the official opening of the Sicelo Clinic in Meyerton, Gauteng. The company says the R4.1-million healthcare facility... 


District heating key to decarbonised energy
31st January 2025

District heating is currently underused in Europe but has the potential to assist Europe in meeting its near-term decarbonisation goals affordably, highlights a study released by technology group... 


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Vala Zonke pothole repair programme overlooks root causes of crumbling roads
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

When the Department of Transport (DoT) launched the Vala Zonke pothole reporting and repair programme nationwide in August 2022, it was widely seen as a positive sign of government’s taking... 


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Vala Zonke pothole repair programme overlooks root causes of crumbling roads
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

When the Department of Transport (DoT) launched the Vala Zonke pothole reporting and repair programme nationwide in August 2022, it was widely seen as a positive sign of government’s taking... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the project as a globally significant Tier 1 platinum group metals project that presents a commercially viable development opportunity. 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project this year. 


Aerial view of the Kayelekera project
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The restart of the project is progressing as planned. 


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Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work is continuing on assessing new technologies that may assist in upgrading the feed grade of the project. 


Chinese firms to build $2bn Tanzanian rail to nickel mine
30th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Tanzania signed a $2.15-billion deal with two Chinese firms to construct a railway linking its main port of Dar es Salaam to a nickel mine in neighboring Burundi. Tanzania Railways Corp awarded the... 


US buyers face higher costs if Trump pursues copper, aluminium tariffs
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on US copper and aluminium imports will result in higher costs for local consumers because of a shortfall in domestic production, analysts and... 


Miners at an artisanal gold mine near Kamituga in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo rebel gains to boost illicit mineral trade through Rwanda, analysts say
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

A lightning advance in Congo's mineral-rich eastern borderlands is set to boost the M23 rebellion's illegal mining revenues, with analysts predicting a further surge in illicit trade in minerals... 


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Analysts bullish about gold, silver prices, but bearish about platinum, palladium
27th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Independent precious metals authority the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has released its ‘2025 Annual Precious Metals Forecast Survey’, which shows bullish price forecasts for gold and... 


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Ramaphosa says WEF sees SA’s GNU as a sign of stability, as instability brews at home
27th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that the World Economic Forum meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, last week viewed the formation of South Africa’s Government of National Unity as a... 


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Equipping supervisors for successful shifts
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Capacitating mine supervisors and their teams with the right skill sets and mindsets required for operational excellence is a key strategic priority for established business improvement specialists... 


A generic image of an opencast mine
Experiential learning aids in trajectory of mining future
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Facing a raft of shifting expectations and operating conditions, the current state of play in the mining industry requires operators to balance a traditionally risk-averse culture with an openness... 


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N1 – Old Oak to Koelenhof improvement project, South Africa
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Parastatal in charge of South Africa's national roads the South African National Roads Agency Limited plans to undertake improvements on the N1 for about 13 km, between Old Oak and Koelenhof... 


Location map of the Waterberg project
Waterberg project, South Africa – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals is in discussions with several South African smelter operators, including Impala Platinum, to negotiate formal metal concentrate offtake arrangements for the project. 


American Pacific announces updated resource estimate for Palmer
21st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based American Pacific Mining has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its 100%-owned Palmer VMS Project in Alaska. The updated estimate, conducted by SRK Consulting, marks... 


Businesses prioritising AI to drive productivity, BCG survey shows
16th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

AI remains a top priority for business leaders worldwide this year, with a strong focus on reaping tangible results from their AI initiatives, consulting company Boston Consulting Group's (BCG's)... 


Trump’s environmental pick worked for Musk-backed advocacy group
16th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the Environmental Protection Agency, has been a consultant to a wide swath of conservative organizations, including one of Elon Musk’s... 


Jim Currie has substantial experience in leading construction and development projects. Ascot is developing the Premier gold project.
Currie steps in as Ascot CEO amid leadership shakeup
15th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Ascot Resources has announced significant leadership changes, including the appointment of seasoned mining executive Jim Currie as CEO. Currie succeeds Derek White, who resigned... 


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Cybercrime again leads Allianz Risk Barometer this year
15th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Cyber incidents, business disruption and natural catastrophes have emerged as the top three areas of concern for companies globally this year, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer. The... 


BBOpEx founder Glenda Maitin
CILTSA, BBOpEx Solutions sign MoU to advance excellence in logistics, transport
15th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Professional body the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) and consulting firm Bridge Building OpEx (BBOpEx) Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding... 


Copper ore
Consultancy says digitalisation, energy transition to shape mining industry this year
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Shifting global demand and new opportunities for forward-thinking organisations in the mining industry is reshaping the industry this year, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting CEO... 


Cybersecurity risks cited by CISOs and CEOs
Complexity, supply chain interdependencies barriers to improving cyber resilience
13th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Emerging technologies, prevailing geopolitical uncertainty, the evolution of threats, regulatory challenges, vulnerabilities in supply chain interdependencies and a growing skills gap are... 


Image of periodic table symbol for lithium
Cinovec lithium project, Czechia/Germany – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

European Metals has announced a substantial increase in planned lithium production. 


Image of Kayelekera operations
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is scheduled to restart in the third quarter of this year. 


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