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LNG Canada export facility, Canada – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first liquefied natural gas cargo has been shipped. 


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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Premier African Minerals has appointed experienced mining executive Graham Hill as MD, with effect from July 16. 


Tiger Brands invests in small white bean value chain
Tiger Brands invests in small white bean value chain
2nd July 2025

JSE-listed fastmoving goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and increase localisation of its... 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
GNU has made decent progress, but political instability now threatens economy
30th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

While the Government of National Unity (GNU) has made headway in several key areas, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has voiced concern over the lack of progress on improving... 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Newly named Cementation Africa excited about setting business on new growth path
30th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 


Sappi powers township enterprise with strategic MSME Investment, fuelling South Africa’s Kasinomics transformation
Sappi powers township enterprise with strategic MSME Investment, fuelling South Africa’s Kasinomics transformation
30th June 2025

South Africa’s rural and peri-urban areas are home to a vibrant informal economy—an enterprising ecosystem of spaza shops, street vendors, barbers, mechanics, and countless micro-enterprises that... 


Koo Baked Beans
Tiger Brands receives first supply from ‘Koo Baked Beans’ emerging farmers in Bronkhorstspruit
30th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has, over the past few years, been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and... 


ship at sea
Transport sector shows signs of stabilisation amid ongoing structural challenges – index
13th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

After declining for eight consecutive months to reach a revised index level of 113.5 in January, the lowest level since December 2022, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (TFI) increased in each... 


Koo Baked Beans can
Tiger Brands receives first supply from ‘Koo Baked Beans’ emerging farmers in Bronkhorstspruit
12th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has, over the past few years, been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and... 


Haul trucks at a Debswana-owned mine
Botswana's Debswana curbs diamond production as weak demand persists
6th June 2025 By: Reuters

Botswana's Debswana Diamond Company is temporarily pausing production at some of its mines, cutting output in response to prolonged weakness in the global diamond market, it said on Friday. The... 


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Uncertainty arises about electricity traders’ access to virtual wheeling over Eskom’s network
6th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The indication by State-owned utility Eskom that virtual wheeling is not yet available to licensed electricity traders is “surprising and disappointing”, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland... 


Almonty appoints Estevez to board
2nd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed tungsten producer Almonty Industries has appointed Alan Estevez to its board with effect from May 30. CEO Lewis Black said that Estevez' deep expertise in national security... 


TAILINGS CONSTRUCTION
The TSF-4, looking north from TSF-3 and showing the main drain one and two being intercepted by the two penstock pipelines running southeast from penstock towers
Zim expertise shines in tailings dam construction
30th May 2025 By: Donna Slater

The construction of a large tailings storage facility (TSF) for a platinum group metals miner in Zimbabwe demonstrated the capability of local firms, working in close collaboration with SRK... 


Powerlines
Lawmakers updated on plans to procure first independent transmission projects
28th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office has confirmed that a request for qualification will be issued in July in preparation for the first phase of the procurement of independent transmission... 


Woodside welcomes environmental approval for NWS project extension
Woodside welcomes environmental approval for NWS project extension
28th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Woodside Energy has welcomed the Australian federal government's proposed decision to grant environmental approval for the extension of the North West Shelf (NWS) project, saying it will... 


The Etango project site
Bannerman appoints product offtake committee chairperson
27th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and Namibia-listed uranium development company Bannerman Energy, which owns the Etango uranium project in the Erongo region of Namibia, has appointed Danny Goeman independent chairperson... 


SIU to investigate maladministration in the Department of Defence
SIU to investigate maladministration in the Department of Defence
26th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration in the Department of Defence and recover any losses the State may have suffered. President Cyril... 


Ucore secures $18.4m US DOD funding for Louisiana rare earth processing plant
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Ucore Rare Metals has signed an $18.4-million agreement with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to fund the initial construction of a commercial-scale rare earth separation facility in... 


ACTOM EPC to debut at Enlit Africa 2025 with turnkey power solutions for a resilient grid
ACTOM EPC to debut at Enlit Africa 2025 with turnkey power solutions for a resilient grid
16th May 2025

At this critical juncture where South Africa is poised to modernise its power infrastructure, ACTOM’s Engineering Projects and Contracts (EPC) Division will be showcasing its capabilities for the... 


China’s glut of coal locks market in vicious cycle of decline
China’s glut of coal locks market in vicious cycle of decline
15th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Chinese coal prices remain locked in a downward spiral due to a persistent glut of the fuel, according to the country’s top industry group. The optimism that’s taken hold in the wake of China’s... 


Powerline
Eskom planning ‘open day’ to market newly launched virtual wheeling solution
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom intends hosting an open day for independent power producers (IPPs) and aggregators in the near future to market its virtual wheeling solution, which was officially launched at the end of... 


Reama AI Technology wins innovation award
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable sector intelligent asset management company Reama AI Technology has won the 2025 international market research and consulting firm EuPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the AI... 


Awsisa urges adoption of SPVs for water, citing relevant international best practice
7th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The adoption of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as a new model for water and sanitation service delivery at the municipal level will enable South Africa to build “utilities of the future”. In... 


As it turns 21, Murray & Roberts Cementation commits to new tech, Africa expansion
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 


Grid access remains a key bottleneck for new wind projects
Rising role of South Africa’s private offtaker market underscored in latest Global Wind Report
23rd April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The growing role of the private offtaker market in stimulating the South African wind sector has been highlighted in the latest 'Global Wind Report', which has been released by the Global Wind... 


Deep Yellow reiterates impact of poor uranium prices
22nd April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer and producer Deep Yellow has, in its latest quarterly activities report, published on April 22, reiterated that it has deferred a final investment decision on its Tumas project,... 


South Africa’s telecoms growth boosted by fibre subscriptions, expanding network coverage
18th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications sector experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and significant advancements in... 


FlexED CEO Wayne Glossop
Aspirant IPP advancing 1 GW flexible gas-engine project in Mpumalanga
11th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Aspirant independent power producer (IPP) FlexED is developing a 1 000 MW gas-engine project in Mpumalanga to provide the flexible generation and ancillary services that will be required as the... 


M&R's head office
M&R Holdings' mining businesses to be sold as creditors approve business rescue plan
10th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) Holdings has confirmed that its mining businesses will be sold, following the approval of a business rescue plan (BRP) by an overwhelming majority of creditors.... 


Bottle manufacturing
Manufacturing output decreases in February
10th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Manufacturing production decreased by 3.2% year-on-year in February, with the largest negative contributions made by the motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment, having... 


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Deep Yellow again defers Tumas investment decision citing market conditions
8th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia-listed Deep Yellow has deferred the final investment decision (FID) for its flagship Tumas project, in Namibia, to fully capitalise on its upside potential and to protect shareholder... 


Heraeus platinum ingots
Precious metals unable to avoid wide-ranging sell-offs amid Trump tariffs
7th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although precious metals dodged the reciprocal import tariffs that US President Donald Trump announced last week, they were unable to avoid the wide-ranging sell-off that hit most assets, Heraeus... 


M&R's head office in South Africa
Retrenchments, disposals proposed in M&R Limited business rescue plan
3rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that creditors will vote on the business rescue plan for M&R Limited on April 8. The plan was published on March... 


South Africa’s telecommunications sector grows amid fibre, network coverage
2nd April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and substantial advancements in network... 


Uranium market freezes as tariff threats rattle would-be buyers
Uranium market freezes as tariff threats rattle would-be buyers
31st March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The North American uranium market is grinding to a halt as US nuclear-power companies spooked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats slow purchases and delay new contracts. US utility... 


Refined potash in hand
Kore targets construction at Kola on January 1 next year
31st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With large projects in the mining industry often facing challenges in terms of cost and time overruns, UK-headquartered Kore Potash chairperson David Hathorn confirms that the company’s contracting... 


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Contractor miner delivers efficient, seamless production
28th March 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through an expanded fleet and the introduction of additional services, opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining is targeting... 


Panama has not authorised visits to the Cobre Panama copper mine
Panama has not authorised visits to the Cobre Panama copper mine
26th March 2025 By: Reuters

Panama has not authorised visits to First Quantum's shuttered Cobre Panama mine, the country's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Tuesday. "Any entry of third parties to... 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium developer Lotus Resources has announced the signing of a binding contract with a major North American power utility for the sale of 600 000 lb of uranium. 


February sales up, exports down, Suzuki moves into second spot
21st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

February new-vehicle sales in the domestic market improved by 7.3%, to 47 978 units, compared with the same month last year. It is also the second month this year that importer Suzuki has taken... 


Gaia Fund Managers CIO Dr Hendrik Snyman
Gaia acquires an interest in solar PV, wind plants
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cape Town Stock Exchange-listed Gaia Renewables 1, has acquired an interest in three renewable-energy plants from the IDEAS Renewable Energy Fund, which is managed by African Infrastructure... 


Midtier sub-Saharan Africa markets could see slight growth uptick in 2025
18th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Most midtier markets in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to see a slight uptick in their growth rates this year, economic and financial research company BMI sub-Saharan Africa country risk senior... 


Lotus inks binding uranium offtake with N American power utility
17th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Lotus Resources has announced the signing of a binding contract with a major North American power utility for the sale of 600 000 lb of uranium from the Kayelekera mine in Malawi. The... 


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