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Denison closes $345m convertible note offering to fund uranium projects
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Denison Mines said on Friday it has closed a $345-million offering of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2031, positioning the Canadian uranium developer to advance its flagship... 


Western says uranium recovery weaker than expected
Western says uranium recovery weaker than expected
18th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-focused Western Uranium and Vanadium said it is adopting a more conservative operating strategy as uranium prices remain steady, with the term price ending July at $81/lb and spot prices ranging... 


Women’s Month Profile: Wendy’s Story Inspires the Next Generation of Women in STEM
18th August 2025

This Women’s Month, Engen celebrates the strength, resilience and achievements of its people, with a special spotlight on Bluff resident Wendy Alerson, a Maintenance Planning Administrator at the... 


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Board shake-up at MTN, including new South Africa CEO, as company streamlines beyond 2025
18th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN Group has made changes to its board and operating model as it looks beyond 2025. During an evaluation of its Ambition 2025 strategy and its execution over the past... 


ACF executive director Saliem Fakir
New Saliem Fakir book highlights inextricable link between climate, energy transition and development
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Climate change is not only an environmental issue; rather, economic and social issues are at the core of the energy transition the world and Africa are grappling with now and, if these issues are... 


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Electricity Minister lauds Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni renewable-energy project
15th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on August 14 visited Seriti Green’s flagship Ummbila Emoyeni renewable-energy project in Mpumalanga, highlighting it as an exemplar for the... 


Tungsten
Almonty on track to start initial production at flagship South Korean tungsten mine
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Tungsten miner Almonty Industies CEO and president Lewis Black says the company has made solid strides across several strategic initiatives to lay the groundwork for the company’s next phase of... 


PIC calls for greater private investment to bridge Africa’s $170bn infrastructure gap
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has called for more investment to bridge Africa’s infrastructure gap in its second research paper, titled ‘Using Listed and Unlisted Financial Instruments to... 


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Ramaphosa opens National Convention, promises to keep National Dialogue costs below R740m
15th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday addressed the first sitting of the National Convention, where he stated that owing to concerns around the budget of the National Dialogue, government will desist... 


Rare earth oxides
China warns western companies against stockpiling rare earths, FT reports
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

China is warning western companies against stockpiling rare earths or risk even greater shortages, as Beijing tightly controls supply of the metals that are vital for electric vehicles and other... 


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Khauta South solar PV project, South Africa
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Khauta South will become South Africa's biggest single-asset solar PV facility once built. 


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Step-change in grid construction seen as key to unlocking big renewables pipeline
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock an additional 53 GW of electricity generation capacity by constructing 14 000 km of transmission infrastructure – a critical step in enabling the electricity sector to... 


Lithium stockpile at the Kathleen Valley project
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Australian government will invest A$50-million in Liontown Resources to help ramp up operations and transition to underground mining to boost domestic minerals supply. 


Location map of the Nyanzaga project
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. 


Drill core from the Kabanga nickel project
Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Japanese government agency Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation is considering signing up as a strategic partner. 


Image of fertiliser in hand
Hiryo coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project, South Africa – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Two Chinese engineering companies have progressed to the final round of bidding for a basic engineering contract to build the project. 


Location map of the Nyanzaga project
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining is proceeding with the project. 


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Innovative processing tech suitable for Aus ores
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 


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ADU to strengthen commercial links with Africa
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Although African mining has not always retained pre-eminence among Australian investors, the organisers of mining conference Africa Down Under (ADU) note that there is little doubt that Australian... 


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Transparent stakeholder relationships are key 
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Africa is endowed with great mineral wealth, but not with the financial wealth required to develop mines to extract minerals – such as gold, diamonds, platinum-group metals, cobalt, manganese and... 


Asystole finances
15th August 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Fun fact (a word of caution for experimental readers: do not try this at home) – if all the veins in your body were laid out in a straight line, you would die, as your circulation system would no... 


PRIVATE POWERLINES: The Department of Electricity and Energy has formally launched the first stage of its independent transmission project procurement programme with an invitation for companies to respond to a request for prequalification by September 23. The department aims to shortlist bidders with the technical expertise, financial capacity and experience to build transmission lines and associated substations to participate in a formal tender to be launched in November.
PRIVATE POWERLINES
15th August 2025

The Department of Electricity and Energy has formally launched the first stage of its independent transmission project procurement programme with an invitation for companies to respond to a request... 


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Step-change in grid construction seen as key to unlocking big renewables pipeline
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock an additional 53 GW of electricity generation capacity by constructing 14 000 km of transmission infrastructure – a critical step in enabling the electricity sector to... 


Mercedes-Benz appoints new CEO of South African operations
15th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) CEO and MBSA Manufacturing executive director Andreas Brand has resigned. He will take on a new role as Mercedes-Benz production network completely knocked down... 


The Los Gatos mine
First Majestic posts record second-quarter earnings, revenue
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Silver and gold miner First Majestic Silver Corporation has reported record financial results of the second quarter, ended June 30, with net earnings of $56.6-million – a significant improvement on... 


Drill core from a Brazil Potash project
Brazil Potash seeks up to $1.8bn to build Amazon mine
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Brazil Potash Corp is in talks with banks and other lenders to secure between $1.7-billion and $1.8-billion in debt to fund its planned potash mine in Brazil's Amazonas state, CE Matt Simpson said... 


IATA director-general Willie Walsh
IATA to reaffirm its commitment to net-zero with its third World Sustainability Symposium
14th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has highlighted the industry’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon... 


The Greenbushes lithium mine
Lithium rally promises breather for struggling Australian miners
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 


Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
14th August 2025

Energy audits serve as essential tools for businesses looking to reduce costs and meet environmental targets. By analysing energy consumption across systems such as lighting, HVAC, ICT and water... 


Lake Resources halts trading on planned fundraising
Lake Resources halts trading on planned fundraising
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer Lake Resources has requested a trading halt pending an announcement about a potential capital raising, the company said in a filing to the ASX on Thursday. The lithium company,... 


A surface mining operation owned by DRDGOLD
DRDGOLD flags up to 74% increase in full-year earnings
14th August 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Surface gold miner DRDGOLD expects to report an up to 74% increase in earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year ended June 30, primarily on the back of... 


Dr Zoliswa Tshetshe promoted to M&D Executive Chairman
Dr Zoliswa Tshetshe promoted to M&D Executive Chairman
14th August 2025

M&D Group is proud to announce the promotion of Dr Zoliswa Tshetshe to Executive Chairman. Joining M&D in February 2021 as Head of Human Resources (HR), Dr Tshetshe brought a passion for people, a... 


The Mozal smelter
South32 to take $372m impairment on Mozal; mulls smelter's closure on power cost concerns
14th August 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified natural resources group South32 has warned that it will have to put its Mozal aluminium smelter on care and maintenance in early 2026, as it struggles to secure sufficient and... 


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QR codes as currency promote SA’s informal economy
14th August 2025

Members of the informal sector of the South African economy, which include traders selling goods at traffic lights, pavement-side cobblers and hairdressers, and car guards in streets and at... 


At the Kiena Complex, efforts remain focused on developing additional mining horizons.
Wesdome lifts Eagle River output guidance, cuts Kiena forecast after mixed quarter
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Wesdome Gold Mines on Wednesday raised its yearly production forecast for the Eagle River mine in Ontario while cutting its guidance for the Kiena operation in Quebec, after... 


US President Donald Trump
US proposes nearly $1bn in funds for critical minerals, materials
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

The Trump administration is proposing nearly $1-billion in funding to speed the development of US critical minerals and materials, used in everything from electric vehicle batteries to... 


An image showing Eastplats' CRM mine shaft
Eastplats’ interim financial performance drops
13th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX- and JSE-listed Eastern Platinum’s (Eastplats’) revenue for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased to $10.7-million from $18.8-million in the second quarter of 2024, representing an... 


Oxygen producing machinery on site at a mine
On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
13th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


Coltan mining in the DRC
Inside the mine that feeds the tech world - and funds Congo’s rebels
13th August 2025 By: Reuters

Under the watchful eye of M23 rebels in the hills around the Congolese town of Rubaya, a line of men in rubber boots ferry sacks full of crushed rocks up winding paths cut into the slopes. The... 


Salga comes out in opposition to energy trading, fears risks to municipal revenues
13th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) opposes the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to grant electricity trading licences to private entities before... 


AMSA's Newcastle plant
South African govt, AMSA locked in talks over key mill’s fate
13th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s government is locked in crisis talks with the local unit of ArcelorMittal to decide the fate of the company’s loss-making construction-steel mill, people familiar with the matter... 


How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
13th August 2025

South Africa’s solar energy market is surging, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. As businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity costs,... 


An SME using iKhoka's technology
Nedbank acquires iKhokha to deepen SME services
13th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank Group has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator iKhokha in an all-cash deal for about R1.65-billion. The acquisition will see iKhokha... 


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