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Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa – update
17th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The third phase of the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm has entered into construction after achieving financial close. 


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Kroonstad PV cluster, South Africa
17th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec, Stanlib Infrastructure Fund, and a community trust holding is building a 846 MW solar plant in the Free State. 


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Food security levels in South Africa improve slightly, study shows
16th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There was a marginal improvement in food security in South Africa over the last year, according to research by economists at Stellenbosch University. Marking World Food Day, food retailer Shoprite... 


Sanedi CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Sanedi achieves 100% of its performance targets, fourth consecutive clean audit
16th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) says it achieved an “outstanding performance” for the 2024/25 financial year, achieving 100% of its performance targets and securing... 


TPT landside operations
TPT reports solid operational improvements with new handling records set
16th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Last week, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) reportedly handled 100 158 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and 27 879 fully-built units (FBU) across automotives. In the same week, the Ngqura Container... 


URU progressing South African project
16th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed URU Metals has appointed GF International to undertake a combined ground gravity and frequency-domain electromagnetic survey over two priority targets at its Zeb nickel project, near... 


Shirley Hayes
Copper 360 appoints independent nonexecutive directors at AGM
16th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Copper 360 has elected Peter Scott, Beverley Bouwer and Lindiwe Montshiwagae as independent nonexecutive directors, with effect from October 15, at its AGM held on the same date. The... 


SEACon considers importance of ESG leadership, reporting in Africa
16th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference (SEACon) 2025, held this week in Sandton, explored the importance of sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) as a strategic... 


MTN Digital Infrastructure, Seekr partner to accelerate AI adoption in Africa
16th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

US-headquartered AI company Seekr Technologies and next-generation connectivity and solutions group MTN Digital Infrastructure, commercially known as Bayobab, have partnered to unlock AI-driven... 


Reqo Dik
Capital again raises its full-year revenue guidance following a strong third quarter
16th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed mining services group Capital has reported that its third quarter, ended September 30, delivered its highest quarterly revenue in its operating history, supported by a steady drilling... 


Necsa CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
Necsa reports R125m profit as Cabinet names new board after governance tussles
16th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has reported a net profit after tax of R125.2-million for the financial year to March 31, 2025, while Cabinet has appointed a new board... 


Ergo processing plant.
More liquid DRDGOLD generates additional first-quarter cash
16th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The high gold price has increased liquidity and cash generated by DRDGOLD in the three months to the end of September, the first quarter of the 2026 financial year of this Johannesburg- and New... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Global debt tops G20 agenda, South African central bank chief says
16th October 2025 By: Reuters

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned on Wednesday that rising global debt poses a risk to financial stability. The Financial Stability Board, which reports to the G20, has elevated debt... 


Smart FICA means faster onboarding and happier clients
Smart FICA means faster onboarding and happier clients
16th October 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre mandates that sellers of high value goods comply with Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requirements before entering a transaction with a client. At its... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman
The central role of South Africa’s rail network
16th October 2025

Transnet is too important to fail — and faces challenges the state cannot resolve on its own, so private partners must play a central role. Public-private partnerships are the only route to... 


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them
16th October 2025 By: Reuters

Top US officials on Wednesday blasted China's major expansion of rare earth export controls as a threat to global supply chains, but said Beijing could still change course and avoid steps by... 


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Fenix posts record shipments, maintains FY26 guidance
16th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian iron-ore producer Fenix Resources on Thursday reported record shipments and maintained its full-year 2026 guidance as its integrated pit-to-port operations continued to perform strongly... 


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Africa must collaborate to protect ‘our precious planet’, Oppenheimer event urges
15th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

To protect "our precious planet", Africa must unite in its collaborative effort, align its efforts and share its strength with international players and partners, the fourteenth Oppenheimer... 


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Court order confirming R54bn Nersa-Eskom settlement delayed following AfriForum intervention
15th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The court order confirming the controversial R54-billion settlement between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has been delayed after the High Court granted AfriForum’s... 


Charting the future of milling efficiency
Charting the future of milling efficiency
15th October 2025

With a relentless focus on research and development Tega Industries has introduced world-beating technologies to the market that has placed it as a dominant player in the global mill liner and wear... 


Greenland REE developer Eclipse targets Nasdaq listing
15th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian explorer Eclipse Metals on Wednesday announced plans to pursue a dual listing on the Nasdaq to position the company to capitalise on rising demand for rare earth elements and other... 


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Kenmare confident of meeting full-year guidance, but warns of demand pressures
15th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which owns and operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, expects to achieve its production and cost guidance for the current financial year,... 


Standard Bank Group head of enterprise and supplier development at Business & Commercial Banking South Africa Naledzani Mosomane
Nearly 80% of township businesses unregistered, holding back their growth potential, report shows
15th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite being worth almost R1-trillion and creating significant employment opportunities, South Africa’s township informal economy largely remains underserved by traditional financial institutions.... 


PSG Financial Services awards R1 million for SA’s solutions to drive economic growth and address unemployment through capital markets
15th October 2025

PSG Financial Services, in collaboration with Economic Research South Africa (ERSA), announced the winners of the second iteration of the PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA competition at an event... 


Mines of the Future: From engineering to operations with digital integration
15th October 2025

Rising demand for critical metals is driving operators to adopt digital platforms to build smarter, faster mines, writes Glenn Kerkhoff, Global Industry Principal, Mining, Metals and Minerals, AVEVA. 


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Evolution’s Mungari expansion nears completion below budget
15th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining’s Mungari operation, in Western Australia, is on the brink of completing its major plant expansion this month – ahead of schedule and 15% below the... 


BHP head of Australia, Geraldine Slattery
BHP's Slattery says Australia must cut red tape, power costs, to compete
15th October 2025 By: Reuters

BHP's head of Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said on Wednesday the country must speed up environmental approvals and boost access to cheap power if it hopes to compete for mining investment capital... 


Global steel demand to be flat in 2025 while 2026 set for growth – worldsteel
14th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry association the World Steel Association (worldsteel) projects global steel demand to be flat at about 1.75-million tonnes this year, compared with 2024. Demand is, however, expected to... 


R5.2bn Red Rocket solar park first and only project to emerge from Eskom’s land lease scheme
R5.2bn Red Rocket solar park first and only project to emerge from Eskom’s land lease scheme
14th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket has reached financial close on a 300 MW solar PV project, which will be built at a cost of about R5.2-billion on land leased to it by... 


Southern African coking coal tailings could be profitably reprocessed, study finds
14th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Southern African coking coal tailings that have been exposed on the surface for more than a decade could be profitably reprocessed, according to a study presented by Enprotec principal technology... 


Rob McEwen
McEwen to buy Canadian Gold in all-share deal
14th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE- and TSX-listed McEwen announced on Tuesday it would acquire all outstanding shares of TSX-V-listed Canadian Gold, the owner of the past-producing Tartan Lake gold mine, in Manitoba. The... 


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Lesufi suspends Head of Gauteng Health, DA demands axing
14th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect, and the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling... 


AMSA Newcastle
ArcelorMittal M&A head holds talks in South Africa over unit sale
14th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

ArcelorMittal SA’s head of mergers and acquisitions, Ondra Otradovec, is holding talks in South Africa with the nation’s top development-finance institution and trade department about the sale of... 


Fenix locks in A$153/t iron-ore hedge
14th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Iron-ore miner Fenix Resources has expanded its hedge book, securing new contracts for an additional 300 000 t between October 2025 and June 2026, bringing total hedged volumes to 720 000 t at an... 


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South African business confidence edges up in September
14th October 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's business confidence improved in September, driven by robust tourism, higher precious metal prices and increased exports, data showed on Tuesday. The South African Chamber of Commerce... 


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Tharisa sets higher PGM production target for 2026
14th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE- and LSE-listed Tharisa has set its production guidance for the 2026 financial year at between 145 000 oz and 165 000 oz of platinum group metals (PGMs) and between 1.5-million and 1.65-million... 


Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies
Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies
14th October 2025

The Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) is a specialist business school located in Kloof, Durban. Established in 2018, TWIMS is dedicated to advancing Africa’s manufacturing... 


The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm
Construction starts on next phase of giant wind farm rising in South Africa’s coal heartland
14th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The third 155-MW phase of Seriti Green’s giant Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, which is visibly changing the electricity landscape in South Africa’s coal heartland of Mpumalanga, has entered into... 


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Altron launches operational AI factory
14th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron has successfully deployed an operational AI factory, delivering comprehensive AI infrastructure, tools, training and support, while maintaining data sovereignty and regulatory... 


Haultrax to Present Next Generation Fleet Management System at IMARC
Haultrax to Present Next Generation Fleet Management System at IMARC
14th October 2025

Haultrax is set to unveil the next generation of its Fleet Management System at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), taking place in Sydney from October 21–23.... 


I-Pulse cofounder, chairperson and CEO Robert Friedland and Codelco chairperson Máximo Pacheco.
Codelco joins mining giants backing Friedland's I-Pulse’s technology
14th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Major copper producer Codelco has joined a growing group of top-tier miners, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Newmont, Ivanhoe Mines, and Teck Resources,nvesting in I-Pulse, a US-based company developing... 


Game-changing possibilities for gold as a modern digital asset.
Digitalisation could re-orientate gold industry, World Gold Council highlights
14th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The value of gold as an asset has never been clearer, yet the gold industry finds itself at a fascinating crossroads, the World Gold Council reports. The advent of new technologies, including... 


South African companies spending more than most on proactive security threat mitigation – survey
13th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Security services provider Allied Universal finds in a ‘World Security Report’ that 40% of South African chief security officers (CSOs) believe economic instability to be the biggest hazard over... 


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