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Gabon’s post-coup pivot
30th May 2025 By: Tara O’Connor

It has been a busy month for Gabon. Former coup leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was sworn in as President on May 3 for a first seven-year term after the Constitutional Court affirmed his April... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Environmental authorisation has been issued by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 


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Mero floating production storage and offloading project – Libra block, Brazil – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The floating production storage and offloading Alexandre de Gusmão (Mero-4) has started production. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has formally dismissed the appeal lodged by Springbok Solar Power Plant against the amendment of Tetra4’s (Renergen's)... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane, Minerals Council president Paul Dunne and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Minerals Council promises 'robust' discussion with Mantashe over draft Bill
28th May 2025 By: Donna Slater

To provide additional input into the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ (DMPR’s) draft Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDB), the Minerals Council South Africa is seeking to further... 


Paul Dunne
Minerals Council elects Dunne permanent president for next term
28th May 2025 By: Donna Slater

The Minerals Council South Africa has, during its 135th AGM on May 28, elected Paul Dunne as its permanent president, converting his “caretaker” role as acting president to that of a permanent... 


DMPR mineral and petroleum regulation deputy director-general Tseliso Maqubela
Mining cadastral system on track for Western Cape roll out
27th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Work on South Africa’s new mining cadastral system is “well under way”, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) mineral and petroleum regulation deputy director-general Tseliso... 


Angolan President João Lourenço Selected as ‘Energy Person of the Year’
Angolan President João Lourenço Selected as ‘Energy Person of the Year’
27th May 2025

Angola’s President João Lourenço has been selected as the ‘Energy Person of the Year’ by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), in recognition of his drive for good governance, commitment to reform and... 


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DMPR upholds Renergen’s helium production right
26th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has formally dismissed the appeal lodged by Springbok Solar Power Plant against the amendment of Tetra4’s production right, thereby... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe wants newly launched SANPC to lead oil refining revival
23rd May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has indicated that he wants the newly launched South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) to play a central role in reviving domestic... 


Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto hunts broadly for new CEO, in contrast with strong BHP bench
23rd May 2025 By: Reuters

As Rio Tinto searches for a new CEO, the miner will cast a wide net due to a very short list of possible internal candidates, sources said, in contrast with laser-focused succession planning at its... 


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Mintek welcomes release of South Africa’s Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy
22nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National mineral resource organisation Mintek has welcomed the official release of South Africa's Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.... 


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Council welcomes launch of Critical Minerals Strategy, new Bill
21st May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa has welcomed the launch of the country’s Critical Minerals Strategy and the gazetting of the Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDB) for public... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Platinum, manganese, iron-ore, coal, chrome ore deemed ‘high-critical minerals’ for South Africa
20th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Whereas every mineral is found to be critical for various reasons, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ (DMPR’s) Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy has identified platinum,... 


Southern Palladium MD Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium gets environmental authorisation for underground mining at Bengwenyama
20th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has granted environmental authorisation for an underground mining right and related infrastructural activities to ASX- and... 


TotalEnergies CE Patrick Pouyanne
TotalEnergies CEO aims to lift force majeure on Mozambique LNG project
20th May 2025 By: Reuters

TotalEnergies will seek Mozambique's approval to lift a force majeure declaration on its $20-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project there and resume construction by mid-summer, Chief Executive... 


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Gwede Mantashe is Acting President as Ramaphosa meets with Trump
19th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as the Acting President of South Africa from May 18 to 22. Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul... 


Australia’s richest woman doubles US stocks bet to $2.5bn
16th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart poured hundreds of millions of dollars into broad market-tracking funds during the first three months of the year, boosting holdings of US equities as... 


Mogalakwena platinum mine.
Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 


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Business-friendly policy integral for exploration investment
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to develop a business-friendly stable regulatory environment and policy framework conducive for investment in the mining industry in South Africa is a necessary requirement for catalysing... 


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Indaba to highlight key focus areas
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Junior mining is about unlocking economic value for South Africa and, in a world that desires critical minerals to power a clean energy transition, the country and the rest of Africa have a... 


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Framework outlined for increasing sector investment
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Listed equity markets continue to represent the most liquid, efficient and transparent avenue for capital formation, and as the regulatory and operating environment for junior mining improves, it... 


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Targeting efficiency
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A properly functioning mining cadastre system is integral for junior miners, especially in their pursuit of new mineral discoveries and early-stage project development, highlights law firm NSDV Law... 


Junior Mining and Exploration
Junior Mining and Exploration
16th May 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa is the leading champion of the junior and exploration sector in South Africa and as such it tirelessly advocates policies and regulations that will encourage... 


Nersa approves changes to pipeline licences for Sasol Oil, TotalEnergies
15th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved amendments to the licensing conditions for petroleum facilities operated by energy and oil companies Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies... 


New National Petroleum Company aims to boost energy, fuel supply security synergies
14th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has transferred assets and funds to the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), with the view to unlocking R1.5-billion to R3-billion worth of... 


TotalEnergies' head office in France
TotalEnergies, BWEnergy set to decide on Namibia projects late next year, govt official says
14th May 2025 By: Reuters

Namibia expects a final investment decision (FID) by TotalEnergies on its Venus discovery by late next year, a senior government official said on Tuesday, even as the company pushes for incentives... 


Industry bodies say NT Budget signals mining-led growth
13th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Northern Territory’s (NT's) 2025/26 Budget has been welcomed by Australia’s mining industry as a sign of the government’s intent to drive economic growth through resource development, tax... 


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Ramaphosa attends Africa CEO Forum as he touts Africa-focused trade and investment
12th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week attend the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, to showcase South Africa’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. Ramaphosa... 


Queensland reinstates mining coroner role
Queensland reinstates mining coroner role
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland’s conservative Crisafulli government has appointed veteran barrister Wayne Pennell as the state’s first dedicated Mining and Resources Coroner, delivering on a key election commitment to... 


The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
9th May 2025

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 


Chemicals and petrochemicals
Petrol products, vehicles drag first-quarter manufacturing output lower
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Manufacturing production decreased by 0.8% in March compared with March last year, with the largest negative contributions having been made by the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic... 


Port of Richards Bay
TNPA selects preferred bidders for liquid bulk terminal contracts at Richards Bay
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced five preferred bidders for the development of liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes precinct at the Port of Richards Bay.... 


South Africa will pay the price of being late to the gas party, consultant says
7th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa has been too slow to act on the impending gas cliff and the only way for the country to navigate this challenge now is through liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, global oil and gas... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Develop gas economy now or face economic regression, Ramokgopa warns
7th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa faces a stark reality: failure to take urgent action to address the impending ‘gas cliff’ will result in economic regression, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa... 


Counterfeit goods at a street market
Tracit recommends South Africa employ a PPP initiative to curb illegal trade
6th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (Tracit) has launched a second edition of South Africa’s ‘Fight Against Illicit Trade’ report, which recommends a public-private partnership (PPP)... 


dump truck
Mining input costs moderating but significant pressures remain – Minerals Council
6th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although mining input costs have moderated in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2024, significant pressures remained, the Minerals Council South Africa revealed on May... 


tetra4 truck
High Court ruling limits Nersa’s control over methane, helium trading – Renergen
6th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled in favour of energy company Renergen’s subsidiary Tetra4 in its request for a declarator that the Gas Act does not apply to any production and... 


A fuel gauge
Fuel prices to decrease in May, but LPG price to increase
5th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced an adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from May 7. Both grades of petrol will... 


SANPC completes employee transfer in first phase of its operationalisation
2nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) has completed the transfer of 402 employees from Central Energy Fund (CEF) subsidiary companies iGas, PetroSA and the Strategic Fuel... 


As it turns 21, Murray & Roberts Cementation commits to new tech, Africa expansion
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 


Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
30th April 2025

Leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


Harmony reports another fatality
29th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has reported that an employee died in an incident at its surface operations at the Saaiplaas reclamation camp, in Virginia, in the Free State, on April 27.... 


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