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Freeport declares force majeure at Grasberg, expects lower copper, gold sales
Freeport declares force majeure at Grasberg, expects lower copper, gold sales
25th September 2025 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan on Wednesday declared force majeure at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia and said it is expecting consolidated sales to be lower for copper and gold in the third quarter, sending its... 


Gemfields’ interim earnings fall
23rd September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Further to an operational update for the six months June 30, published in July, Gemfields has released a trading statement ahead of the release of its interim results on September 26, with CEO Sean... 


Localisation Support Fund CEO Irshaad Kathrada
Coricraft replaces R79.6m in imports through lean manufacturing drive
23rd September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Furniture retailer Coricraft has managed to replace R79.59-million worth of imports with locally manufactured products between the second quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025, creating 23... 


China and South Africa's national flags
South Africa, China bilateral relations strengthened during ninth trade fair
23rd September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In a show of confidence in South Africa and China’s trade relations and to strengthen bilateral agreements between the two nations, the ninth instance of the South Africa-China Trade and Investment... 


Sage Potash PEA outlines $502m NPV, 39% IRR for Utah project
23rd September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Sage Potash has delivered a positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Sage Plain potash project, in Utah’s Paradox basin, outlining an after-tax net present value (NPV) of... 


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Bespoke chute solutions boost mine performance
23rd September 2025

A series of custom-engineered chute solutions that address complex material flow challenges and reduce equipment wear have helped improve performance, maintenance efficiency and operational... 


Rainbow Rare Earths CEO George Bennett.
Yet another global rare earths advance amid more smart testwork in Joburg lab
22nd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

More smart testwork in the Johannesburg laboratory of Rainbow Rare Earths has enabled yet another forward leap for rare earth elements (REEs), at a time when REEs are in growing demand for use in... 


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South Africa must continue trade diversification, economic transformation efforts – BLSA
22nd September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Regardless of whether South Africa achieves a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the US or must navigate continued barriers, the country must look to bolster trade diversification efforts. The... 


PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC reports strong Ebitda growth as turnaround plan progresses
22nd September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and related products company PPC has reported a more than 20% year-on-year increase group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) for the first... 


Huda Beauty’s demand-driven success story in the spotlight at leading supply chain conference
Huda Beauty’s demand-driven success story in the spotlight at leading supply chain conference
22nd September 2025

Huda Kattan, a beauty blogger who built a billion-dollar makeup brand, has enthralled millions of TikTokkers and Instagram users who clamour to buy Huda Beauty’s latest products as soon as they are... 


MinRes plans $700m bond offering to refinance debt
MinRes plans $700m bond offering to refinance debt
22nd September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian iron-ore and lithium miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) is preparing to tap debt markets with a proposed $700-million bond sale, aiming to refinance notes maturing in 2027 as the company... 


Transnet Port Terminals, Liebherr sign 10 yr port equipment partnership
19th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has entered into a ten-year partnership agreement with mining and materials handling equipment company Liebherr to modernise and improve the efficiency of... 


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Local valves for high abrasion applications
19th September 2025

South Africa-based company Ragon Industries specialises in the manufacture of valves for slurry and high-abrasive applications. Its innovative valves are designed to withstand the toughest... 


Vedanta chairperson Anil Agarwal
Singapore reviewing short seller claim against India's Vedanta, documents show
19th September 2025 By: Reuters

The Singapore Police Force is reviewing a complaint by short seller Viceroy Research that natural resources conglomerate Vedanta improperly funded its 2024 dividend, documents viewed by Reuters... 


Kevin Gallagher
Santos CEO bets on cash flow boost as third suitor walks away
19th September 2025 By: Reuters

antos CEO Kevin Gallagher said on Friday he has no plans to retire and expects a sharp jump in cash flow in the next few years to boost the Australian gas producer's shares, after its third suitor... 


Ethiopia’s people power
19th September 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Think of any African infrastructure megaproject. Chances are it was built with massive foreign loans. Ethiopia, on the other hand, passed the hat around – almost literally – and built a continental... 


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Dewey Burdock in situ recovery project, US – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is advancing closer to development. 


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Moma titanium mine – wet concentrator plant A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kenmare Resources has started to connect the two new dredges and the new feed preparation unit to wet concentrator plant A. 


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Muga potash project, Spain – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Highfield Resources has terminated its senior secured project finance facility after the last lenders agreed to exit. 


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ATNS signs contract with Embraer Group company to modernise air traffic flow management in South Africa
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed a contract with Embraer Group company Atech to replace the current air traffic flow management (ATFM) system. The... 


An April 2025 view of the Blackwater site in British Columbia.
Artemis Gold lifts Blackwater capacity, orders long-lead equipment for Phase 2
18th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Artemis Gold has approved plans to increase throughput at its Blackwater mine in British Columbia, announcing a 33% expansion of the Phase 1 processing plant and placing orders for key equipment... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
Prieska copper project uplifted by Glencore's financing and offtake term sheet
17th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine, in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape, has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a non-binding term sheet with... 


Tanya Zack
The Chaos Precinct: Johannesburg as a port city – Tanya Zack
17th September 2025

The Chaos Precinct presents a compelling, brave – at times, lyrical – narrative of how migrant Ethiopians have shaped a trading post in Johannesburg’s inner city.  


Fourmile to produce up to 750 000 oz/y, says Barrick
Fourmile to produce up to 750 000 oz/y, says Barrick
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and copper major Barrick Mining is casting its Nevada Fourmile project as one of the most significant gold discoveries in decades, with new studies suggesting it could become a top global... 


North American Lithium in Quebec
Sayona study backs NAL expansion with lower costs, higher returns
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Sayona Mining has released the results of a scoping study into the expansion of its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec, confirming improved economics through... 


Fuels Industry Association of South Africa CE Avhapfani Tshifularo
South Africa grants long-term leases to oil majors at key Durban fuel hub
16th September 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa has granted oil majors and traders, including BP and Vitol, extended access at its main petrochemical hub, ending years of wrangling over short-term leases that threatened investment... 


United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
South Africa’s coal-to-clean funding support highlighted in UN Climate Change release
15th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's just transition that protects workers and communities while scaling-up renewables to strengthen energy security is being held up as an example of climate mitigation advance by the UN... 


Newark road at the Port of Richards Bay
Newark road upgrade 75% complete; to improve Richards Bay port access
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that the upgrade of Newark road, which serves as one of the Port of Richards Bay’s most important access routes, is 75% complete. Since... 


From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
15th September 2025

Cape Town’s thriving tech ecosystem makes it the ideal host for the inaugural Securex South Africa Cape Town event, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention... 


Rescue efforts ongoing at Freeport's Grasberg mine, operations still on halt
Rescue efforts ongoing at Freeport's Grasberg mine, operations still on halt
15th September 2025 By: Reuters

Efforts to rescue seven workers at Freeport Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine are continuing one week after a heavy mud flow trapped them underground, a mining ministry official said on... 


St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
15th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner St Barbara has welcomed improvements to the permitting environment in Nova Scotia, Canada, announcing on Monday that it had withdrawn its Supreme Court appeal over reclamation conditions... 


AFSIC – Investing in Africa Returns to London on October 14–15, 2025
12th September 2025

AFSIC – Investing in Africa, one of the most influential investment events focused on Africa, is set to take place in London on October 14th and 15th, 2025, in London. Backed by major supporters... 


Freeport still searching for 7 missing workers at Grasberg
Freeport still searching for 7 missing workers at Grasberg
12th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Freeport-McMoRan said on Friday its Indonesian unit was continuing around-the-clock efforts to locate seven missing contractors after a mudflow blocked access routes at its Grasberg block cave mine... 


LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY South Africa faces challenges such as deep geology, legacy environmental issues and slow permitting, but long-term opportunity outweighs these hurdles
Tech, ESG alignment set to unlock mineral potential
12th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

To locate mineral resources globally and lay the groundwork to introduce the applicable solutions in Africa, mining and exploration advisory company DMT Group is using advanced technology and... 


An image of KSB Pumps and Valves mining market area manager Jacques Pretorius
Modern mining challenges necessitate optimised pumps
12th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining operations are demanding pumps with higher hydraulic efficiency, lower energy use and longer wear life to lower costs, improve environmental impact and meet modern operational demands, says... 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia – update
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the dam. 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


Akobo surpasses August gold target amid operational upgrades
11th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals has produced about 7 kg of doré gold at its Ethiopian operations in August, exceeding its minimum target of 5 kg, despite heavy rain and challenging site... 


City of Ekurhuleni Development, Planning and Real Estate MMC Nomadlozi Nkosi and Schréder CEO Philippe Felten
Beka Schréder launches new head office
11th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Luminaire manufacturer Beka Schréder has opened its new head office, in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng, with the aim to streamline workflows, reduce production bottlenecks and enable quicker turnaround... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Demand for platinum as an investment product is 'extremely strong'
11th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The demand for platinum as an investment product is currently “extremely strong”.. “We’re seeing Chinese consumers who are looking for hard assets that are also liquid. With the increase in the... 


Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
11th September 2025

In the highly scrutinised business of food and beverage manufacturing, keeping your production line running smoothly is critical. Balancing operational efficiency, product quality, and adherence to... 


Lillian Ngoyi street to reopen to traffic; public transport routes return to original configurations
11th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Lilian Ngoyi street, in Johannesburg, will officially reopen to traffic on September 12, with Phase 1 of the rehabilitation project completed, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says. Public... 


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