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Maronan granted development licence for Qld silver project
Maronan granted development licence for Qld silver project
3rd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Maronan Metals has been granted a mineral development licence (MDL) for its Maronan silver project in north-west Queensland, Australia, representing a significant milestone in advancing... 


Construction at Longonjo on track for first production in 2027
Construction at Longonjo on track for first production in 2027
3rd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has reported that construction activities at the Longonjo rare earth project, in Angola, continue at pace and that the company is looking forward to a 12-month period of... 


Water foundation strong, task ahead to strengthen, accelerate reform, says DWS
3rd March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s water challenges are vast, systemic and interconnected, and the sector is at a defining moment; however, there is a strong foundation to work from, participants in a Strategic Water... 


Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero
Death toll in Ormonde building collapse rises to nine
3rd March 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on March 3 said the death toll in the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Ormonde had increased to nine, while the process to identify the owners... 


The entrance to the West Cache gold project
Galleon receives key water permit for Timmins gold project
3rd March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has granted Galleon Gold Corp a Category 3 Permit to Take Water (PTTW) for its West Cache gold project, in Timmins, Ontario. The PTTW... 


Disclosure Clauses: A Cornerstone of Risk Integrity in Insurance
Disclosure Clauses: A Cornerstone of Risk Integrity in Insurance
3rd March 2026

Virtually every short-term insurance policy contains a Disclosure Notice or Disclosure Clause. This principle is equally applicable   in the Life Insurance Industry, although the wording and... 


In times of uncertainty, advice is the system that holds
2nd March 2026

By: Hannes Van Den Berg - CEO at Momentum Advice This week’s headlines have once again been dominated by economic pressure points: households navigating persistent inflation, renewed debate around... 


Smart Mobility, Smarter Growth: Reimagining African Supply Chains for a Digital Decade
Smart Mobility, Smarter Growth: Reimagining African Supply Chains for a Digital Decade
2nd March 2026

By: Nicolé Mey - Digital & IT Executive: Unitrans Smart mobility is more than a frequently used term – it is increasingly recognised as a source of competitive advantage, particularly in African... 


RCL Foods reports decline in revenue, Ebitda
RCL Foods reports decline in revenue, Ebitda
2nd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed RCL Foods has reported a decrease in revenue from continuing operations of 1.9% to R13.3-billion for the six months ended December 31. The company has also reported a 24.6% year-on-year... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Allocations for reform of services in metros linked to performance targets – Ramaphosa
2nd March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In his newsletter on March 2, commenting on the Budget delivered the week before, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that R19.2-billion will be reallocated over the medium term to the reform of... 


Dube TradePort backs annual SAPICS Conference as a Silver sponsor
Dube TradePort backs annual SAPICS Conference as a Silver sponsor
2nd March 2026

The 2026 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town from 19 to 22 July 2026, is a milestone gathering as it also marks SAPICS’s 60th anniversary. The conference has attracted strong industry... 


Bidvest posts resilient results as trading profit increases by 7%
2nd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Services, trading and distribution group Bidvest has reported that it delivered a commendable and resilient half-year performance in a competitive operating environment. For the six months ended... 


ALCO-Safe becomes the first privately owned laboratory SANAS-Accredited for breathalyser calibration
ALCO-Safe becomes the first privately owned laboratory SANAS-Accredited for breathalyser calibration
2nd March 2026

In South Africa’s safety-critical industries, a single breathalyser reading can carry serious consequences - from removing a worker from a site to defending a dismissal at the CCMA. Yet workplace... 


MTN Group to report FY25 earnings surge
2nd March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group expects to report a strong performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with triple-digit surges in earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS). EPS is... 


Innovation, Automation and Sustainability to take centre stage in West Africa
Innovation, Automation and Sustainability to take centre stage in West Africa
2nd March 2026

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most dynamic economic hubs, with a large and youthful consumer base driving demand across food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce. That... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
Henry says BHP has no plans to become copper pure play
2nd March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The world’s largest miner, BHP, will stick to its long-standing diversified model rather than pivot to a single-commodity strategy, CEO Mike Henry said recently, stressing that portfolio breadth... 


Image of water flowing over a dam wall to show that  Chryso CWA Liquid 200 can be used for advanced waterproofing
Africa’s first liquid crystalline waterproofing solution introduced
27th February 2026

Global construction chemicals specialist Chryso has announced the introduction of what it says is Africa’s first liquid crystalline waterproofing admixture. The company asserts that the new... 


Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75m redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre
Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75m redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre
27th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties is advancing its strategy of reinvesting in high-performing South African retail assets with a R75-million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park... 


Petra reports lower revenue amid tenders
Petra reports lower revenue amid tenders
27th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Petra Diamonds has reported revenue of $100-million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with the revenue of $115-million reported for the six months ended December... 


Argentina's Senate passes glacier law reform to unlock mining projects
Argentina's Senate passes glacier law reform to unlock mining projects
27th February 2026 By: Reuters

Argentina's Senate approved on Thursday a reform to the law protecting Andean glaciers, a measure promoted by the libertarian President Javier Milei's government with the aim to unlock investments... 


SEEPEX BN Pumps with Smart Joint Access Enhance Efficiency in Rock Blasting Operations
SEEPEX BN Pumps with Smart Joint Access Enhance Efficiency in Rock Blasting Operations
27th February 2026

SEEPEX has introduced BN pumps with Smart Joint Access (SJA), engineered for the reliable and precise transfer of abrasive, corrosive, and chemical media in mining and construction. Designed for... 


Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub
Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub
27th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Heavy lifting and engineered transport services company Sarens has announced the opening of a new logistics hub near Walvis Bay, in Namibia. Covering an area of more than 4 ha, the company says the... 


Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Charts a Course from Vision to Viability
27th February 2026

The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 has opened its doors in Cape Town, marking a pivotal moment in the continent's economic trajectory. Convening a powerful coalition of policymakers,... 


A Northam Platinum operation.
Northam Platinum declares record interim cash dividend of R2.8bn
27th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) company Northam Platinum on Friday declared a record interim cash dividend of R2.8-billion from income reserves. For the six months ended December 31, the board of... 


Ecuadorean lawmakers pass reform geared at driving mining investment
Ecuadorean lawmakers pass reform geared at driving mining investment
27th February 2026 By: Reuters

Ecuador's National Assembly on Thursday approved reforms proposed by President Daniel Noboa aimed at boosting the nation's mining sector, but that have been criticised by environmentalists and... 


Head and shoulders shot of Aroni
Sector exposed to mounting pressure
27th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s steel industry remains vulnerable to global market distortions, especially with the continued flow of low-priced Chinese imports, says trade credit insurer Coface Africa economist... 


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Senegal project integral to growth pipeline – miner
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In developing West Africa as a primary growth engine, targeting a consolidated yearly output of 500 000 gold equivalent ounces, the Diamba Sud gold project, in eastern Senegal, is expected to play... 


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Regulatory reforms set to increase steel consumption
27th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Updated public–private partnership (PPP) regulations have reshaped the framework within which South Africa’s steel industry operates and they are expected to increase steel demand across... 


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Despite constraints, sector improving 
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As Southern Africa sees a renewed interest in gold investment, further progress is required to unlock sustained growth across Zimbabwe’s gold sector, where mining remains a cornerstone of the... 


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Exploration key value driver for miner
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Exploration represents one of the most important drivers of value for multinational gold producer Endeavour Mining, having added over 20-million ounces to its portfolio at the significantly low... 


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Africa urged to move from critical-minerals rhetoric to tangible development
27th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa and the broader African continent hold vast critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, yet the challenge remains turning this potential into tangible economic... 


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Gold price surge supports brownfield prospects
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The sustained upward trend in the gold price continues to positively impact brownfield gold operations, with elevated gold prices potentially even justifying the reopening of sites previously... 


ZITHANDE MZANSI 
Through their flagship programme, Fibre Circle seeks to inspire young people to have a passion for nature and the environment and to make recycling education accessible to every learner
Fibre Circle embraces inclusive environmental education
27th February 2026

South Africa’s producer responsibility organisation for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle, has rolled out an exciting and innovative project to extend inclusive environmental... 


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Africa urged to move from critical-minerals rhetoric to tangible development
27th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa and the broader African continent hold vast critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, yet the challenge remains turning this potential into tangible economic... 


Aerial view of Patterson Lake
Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Paladin Energy has secured Ministerial approval of the environmental-impact statement for the project. 


Image of razorback mines
Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has secured major project status from the Australian government. 


View of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules 


Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge Is Not Only Capacity — It Is Discipline
Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge Is Not Only Capacity — It Is Discipline
26th February 2026

By: Mvuyo Tyobeka Across Africa’s engineering and industrial sectors, debate continues to focus on new capacity — new generation projects, new industrial corridors and expansion programmes.... 


Aterian receives EIA approval for Morocco project
26th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Aterian has announced the approval of its recently commissioned environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for the 100%-owned Agdz mining licence, in Morocco. In the current global mining... 


Standard Bank Invites Media to Launch of Africa Trade Barometer
26th February 2026

In a macroeconomic environment that continues to be shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, new tariff regimes and the reconfiguration of established trade routes - Africa’s role in the global... 


Tiger Brands reports 'robust' performance for the four months to Jan 31
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Packaged goods company Tiger Brands delivered a "robust" performance for the four months to January 31, with year-on-year increases in revenue from continuing operations and operating profit from... 


National budget review
26th February 2026

Despite the complexities of governing under a nascent Government of National Unity (GNU) and fresh off last year's dramatic fiscal hiccup, when coalition tensions over a proposed value-added tax... 


Strategic moves ahead with Quebec approval process for 4Mt/y pellet plant
Strategic moves ahead with Quebec approval process for 4Mt/y pellet plant
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian developer Strategic Resources has advanced the environmental permitting process for its proposed four-million-tonne-a-year iron-ore pellet plant at Port Saguenay, Quebec, after receiving... 


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