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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe at the ribbon cutting of the Naudesbank colliery
Mantashe lauds opening of Seriti's Naudesbank Colliery, insists coal mining remains critical
14th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

“King coal is back!” Mineral Resources and Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe exclaimed at the ribbon cutting of coal producer Seriti’s new Naudesbank Colliery, near Carolina, in Mpumalanga, on... 


Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
6th March 2025

The global transition to green energy is fundamentally reshaping the mining and metals sector. As economies strive to reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, demand for critical... 


Formal mining-industry fatalities at record low, TB and silicosis also declining
28th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 


The Kendal power station
Ramokgopa hints that new IRP includes 10-year delay to coal shutdowns
21st February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has given the strongest indication yet that the next edition of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will include a 10-year delay to the... 


Tailings dam on mining site
EnviroServ reaffirms its commitment to sustainable practices
21st February 2025

Waste management expert EnviroServ remains committed to offering a range of sustainable and environmentally responsible waste management solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges facing the... 


Coal, uranium regarded as critical minerals in South Africa – Mantashe
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s definition of critical minerals is not limited to minerals used in the green economy and includes coal and uranium, says Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.... 


Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When looking ahead to 2050, the global economy is probably going to need about 80% to 90% more copper than what is being produced today – which adds up to between 50-million and 60-million tons a... 


Location map of the Madaouela project
Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral resources company GoviEx has signed a letter of intent with the Niger government agreeing to a structured roadmap that details a mutually acceptable plan to resolve the ongoing dispute... 


International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
20th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for 14... 


Pele Green Energy project development head Adhila Mayet
Pele Green Energy talks to Mining Weekly post Mining Indaba 2025
19th February 2025

Independent power producer Pele Green Energy project development head Adhila Mayet talks to Mining Weekly in studio via Zoom, following a successful Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, to... 


An image showing the Madaouela uranium project
GoviEx, Niger agree on strategic roadmap
18th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium and its wholly-owned subsidiary GoviEx Niger have signed a letter with the government of Niger, represented by the Minister of Mines, agreeing to a structured roadmap... 


tailings dam
Metso, UCT team’s tailings management solution wins first prize at mining innovation contest
17th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The cross-disciplinary team of mineral processing technology company Metso and the University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition held... 


TLT-Turbo Africa sales engineer Katlego Nchabeleng speaks to Mining Weekly in studio.
TLT-Turbo Africa bolstering local presence in providing ventilation solutions
17th February 2025

Ventilation specialist TLT-Turbo Africa, a black-empowered subsidiary of globally-renowned, TLT-Turbo Fan Group, is at the forefront of delivering advanced ventilation solutions tailored to the... 


London Bullion Market Associaion CEO Ruth Crowell.
When informal gold mining becomes illegal, the Mr Bigs can take advantage, LBMA warns
14th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

One of the major subjects the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) talked to governments about at the Investing in African Mining Indaba was how to move an informal gold mining landscape to a... 


Developing a new mine in SA ‘simply not competitive or attractive’, says Minerals Council CEO
14th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When considering the development of new mines and the flurry of exploration in Africa and around the world, the South African mining sector is “simply not competitive or attractive”, says Minerals... 


Govt should not bully miners into beneficiation, IDC must step up – Swanepoel
14th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Beneficiation is not the responsibility of mining companies, says Manganese Metal Company (MMC) executive chairperson Bernard Swanepoel. “Speaking as the last standing manganese beneficiation... 


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Africa must enter new era of adding value to metals and minerals on the continent
14th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

At last week’s the Investing in African Mining Indaba, African presenters spoke intently of adding value to metals and minerals on the continent. Roundly condemned was the approach of digging... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025: South Africa’s geopolitical tensions countered by Africa’s new commodity trade platform
13th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
13th February 2025

This week: Return of ferromanganese is this year’s focus, Menar emphasises at Mining Indaba; Shell intent on thriving through energy transition and, Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure... 


Flashback to President Cyril Ramaphosa during South Africa's hosting of the BRICS Summit.
Could BRICS Plus play a new-era role in aiding Africa's strong beneficiation aspirations?
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Collectively, Africa’s critical mineral resources are attractively expansive. Could BRICS Plus potentially become a widespread new-era platform for distinctive mining and metals collaboration and... 


Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 


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On-The-Air (07/02/2025)
7th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about clean, green renewable diesel; metals and minerals and manganese. 


Renewable diesel pilot, value-add to Africa's metals, and ferromanganese make headlines at Mining Indaba
Renewable diesel pilot, value-add to Africa's metals, and ferromanganese make headlines at Mining Indaba
7th February 2025

This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the promising renewable diesel pilot production plan that was announced at the Mining Indaba; the need for Africa to add value to its metals... 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


Youth encouraged to expand their skills for the future of mining
6th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In an era of rapid technological change, how can young people entering the mining and minerals sector "future-proof" their skills? This was the question posed on Thursday in the final session of... 


Vedanta's Chris Griffith
Vedanta aims to raise $1bn via debt to fund Zambian copper mines
6th February 2025 By: Reuters

Vedanta Resources is trying to raise around $1-billion in debt financing to fund development of its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia, Chris Griffith, head of the company's base metals unit,... 


Coal is regarded as a critical mineral in SA
Coal, uranium both critical minerals in SA – Mantashe
6th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s definition of critical minerals is not limited to those minerals used in the green economy and includes coal and uranium, says Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede... 


Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter
International investors showing interest in South African PGMs
6th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter has reported that interest in investing in South African mining projects is re-emerging on North American bourses. He was talking to... 


The Mogalakwena mine
Amplats CEO sees investor interest ahead of spinoff
6th February 2025 By: Reuters

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) is seeing a high level of investor interest in the business as it prepares to spin off as an independent entity from its parent Anglo American, Amplats CEO Craig... 


Syrah Resources hopes to resume production of Mozambique site in first quarter
6th February 2025 By: Reuters

Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at its Balama graphite project in Mozambique during the first quarter, which will ultimately lead to the lifting of force majeure, the Australian... 


Interview at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 featuring TAKRAF manager: sales George Jacob
Takraf provides innovative tech solutions across industry
6th February 2025

TAKRAF Group, through its established and well-known brands, TAKRAF and DELKOR, provides innovative technological solutions to the mining and associated industries. It leverages its experience,... 


JA Engineering Works CEO Matimba Mahange and Ferrit CEO Petr Mohelnik as they discuss their partnership at Investing in African Mining Indaba.
JA Engineering Works at Mining Indaba
6th February 2025

With a legacy spanning over three decades, JA Engineering proudly stands as a distinguished South African company, leading the charge in manufacturing engineering solutions tailored for the coal... 


BMG Sales Manager: Projects Kevin Sterley talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BMG is a one-stop-shop for all essential engineering components
5th February 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, meaning customers can access all essential quality branded engineering components, technical... 


 EnviroServ Waste Management Group Commercial Director Dave Morrey talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Environmental solutions provider delivers sustainable waste, water management solutions
5th February 2025

Environmental solutions provider EnviroServ Waste Management, a SUEZ company, offers environmental solutions that combine strong management, operational expertise and a deep commitment to quality... 


South Africa must leverage its critical minerals resources to drive growth – Mintek CEO
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining research council Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku has emphasised the need to leverage South Africa’s critical minerals resources, estimated to be worth more than $2.5-trillion, to drive economic... 


Interview at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 featuring Airbus MD Nam-Binh Hoang
Airbus products enable a modern, connected life
5th February 2025

Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, providing products, services and solutions for the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space sectors. Drawing on over half a... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
Return of ferromanganese is this year’s focus, Menar emphasises at Mining Indaba
5th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Helping South Africa to return to being a producer of ferromanganese will be a major 2025 focus of mining company Menar, its MD Vuslat Bayoglu emphasised on Wednesday. In an interview on day-three... 


Wärtsilä Energy GM for strategic relations and business in Africa Tord Johnsson speaking at Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition.
Wärtsilä drives sustainable technology innovation to boost environmental, economic performance
5th February 2025

Global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets Wärtsilä emphasises innovation in sustainable technology and services to help its customers... 


Kiboko Group and XCMG Leadership
The World’s Third-Largest Mining Manufacturer Partners with South Africa’s Kiboko Group
5th February 2025

Against the dynamic backdrop of Mining Indaba 2025, the official launch of the XCMG and Kiboko Group partnership took centre stage today. This landmark collaboration represents a transformative... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo CEO says Mali mining developments cause for grave concern
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Malian government’s overhaul of its extraction industry risks deterring companies from investing in the nation that’s home to the world’s second-largest gold mine, according to Anglo American... 


Multotec International MD Jaco du Toit talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Multotec drives innovation and sustainability in African mining
5th February 2025

Leading mineral processing solutions provider Multotec offers an extensive range of products designed to enhance efficiency and performance in mining operations. At Mining Indaba 2025, Multotec... 


Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Weighbridge automation optimises logistics, bulk material management
5th February 2025

Johannesburg-based digital supply chain platform Tontrac System Analytics specialises in innovative weighbridge automation to optimise logistics and bulk material management. Known for innovative... 


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