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Ndalamo Resources acquires Wonderfontein coal mine
20th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African midtier mining company Ndalamo Resources has acquired the Wonderfontein coal mine, in Mpumalanga, from Umsimbithi Mining. This acquisition marks Ndalamo’s first wholly owned operating... 


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PGM market adjusts to shifting supply and demand, Nedbank CIB reports
20th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Shifting investment priorities and geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape the outlook for commodities, with platinum group metals (PGMs) facing unique pressures, Nedbank CIB markets research... 


New WA Mines Minister appointed
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Wednesday announced the new Ministerial portfolios for the WA Labor government, outlining a vision focused on economic diversification, energy transition,... 


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Wheaton reports record financial results for 2024
14th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Wheaton Precious Metals has announced impressive financial and operational results for the year 2024, achieving record revenue, adjusted net earnings, and operating cash flow, largely... 


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Trade war blueprint
14th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

US President Donald Trump’s recently published trade policy agenda leaves absolutely no room for nuance. Not even the tiniest crack has been left to allow light to be shed on the possible... 


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Scatec commissions first 60 MW of solar farm in Botswana
13th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec has started commercial operation of the first 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster, in Botswana. The power plant is Scatec’s first installation in... 


WearCheck Water wins accreditation for microbiological testing
WearCheck Water wins accreditation for microbiological testing
12th March 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) WearCheck Water’s Johannesburg laboratory was recently awarded ISO/IEC17025 Accreditation for Total Coliforms and E.coli Testing, after a rigorous audit process, adding to the... 


Welding Institute restructures to boost skills training for industry
12th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is implementing its strategic renewal plan, which is aimed at elevating the quality of skills training, expanding... 


Aterian agrees new trade finance facility
12th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Aterian has agreed to the terms of a new trade finance facility with an international trading house, a milestone in its ongoing growth and expansion strategy. The facility is subject... 


How climate change puts SA’s water at risk, and why PPPs can help
12th March 2025

The impacts of climate change on South Africa’s fresh water resources are becoming increasingly apparent, and without urgent interventions, new infrastructure models and private participation, the... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025 concludes with resounding success, driving Africa's Energy future forward
Africa Energy Indaba 2025 concludes with resounding success, driving Africa's Energy future forward
11th March 2025

The 17th annual Africa Energy Indaba has successfully concluded, marking a transformative moment for Africa’s energy sector. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 4–6... 


Grindrod Logistics in Partnership with Maersk Achieves Unprecedented ISO Certifications
Grindrod Logistics in Partnership with Maersk Achieves Unprecedented ISO Certifications
10th March 2025

Grindrod Logistics (GLO), in partnership with Maersk, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the South African logistics industry by securing four prestigious ISO accreditations through an... 


Google Hustle Academy applications for SMEs in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa open
10th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet services company Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy programme, which will emphasise AI-powered business training to small and medium-sized... 


Engen awards 131 bursaries as Engen Maths & Science School matrics achieve record 98% pass rate
Engen awards 131 bursaries as Engen Maths & Science School matrics achieve record 98% pass rate
10th March 2025

Engen’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering educational excellence has once again shone brightly, with the 2024 Engen Maths & Science School (EMSS) matric class achieving a record 98%... 


Neo Energy CEO Sean Heathcote
Neo Energy formalises acquisition of Henkries South
7th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer Neo Energy has signed the formal legal documentation for its acquisition of the Henkries South uranium project, which is located in the administrative district of Namaqualand, in... 


Seaweed acts as a sponge for minerals, new assays confirm
7th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed BPH Global has reported exceptional gold and copper assay results from its seaweed cultivation research, validating the potential of marine plants to absorb valuable minerals from... 


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Eva copper mine project, Australia – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on the feasibility study update is progressing well. 


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We do not want to compete with steel, we want to replace it, GFRP Tech CEO says at facility launch
6th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Structural reinforcement materials manufacturer GFRP Tech has opened a new research and development (R&D) and manufacturing facility in Linbro Park, Sandton. The facility – the result of... 


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Seacom, Q-KON partner to improve LEO satellite connectivity in South Africa
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African connectivity and cloud services provider Seacom has partnered with satellite engineering enterprise Q-KON to enhance Seacom’s low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services,... 


Construction Sector Charter Council executive member Gregory Mofokeng
We want more investment but we will not relax BBBEE, Construction Sector Charter Council says
4th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

In response to the World Bank’s recent recommendation that South Africa relax its increasingly stringent and highly prescriptive broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) laws to attract... 


PASA appoints Bongani Sayidini acting CEO
4th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Petroleum products exploration and production regulator the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA) has appointed Dr Bongani Sayidini as acting CEO, with effect from March 1. “His appointment comes... 


Canada invest C$5m in mining innovation
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian government has announced a C$5-million investment in the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation Inc (CEMI) to support the Mining Innovation Commercialisation Accelerator (MICA)... 


From left pictured at AfriSam’s Annual Budget Breakdown event in February 2025, political and economic analyst and strategist Frans Cronje, leading economist Dr Azar Jammine and AfriSam Executive Chairman Eric Diack
Positive economic shifts highlighted at AfriSam annual budget breakdown event
4th March 2025

Despite ongoing challenges in the construction sector, South Africa’s economic outlook is showing encouraging signs of improvement. This was one of the key messages at AfriSam’s Annual Budget... 


China could restart import controls on coal as oversupply mounts
China could restart import controls on coal as oversupply mounts
3rd March 2025 By: Bloomberg

China could reestablish import controls on coal, after leading industry groups warned on mounting oversupply in the world’s biggest market for the fuel, according to Morgan Stanley. The bank said... 


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Washington’s trade moves strengthen American Pacific’s copper play
28th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With the US metals market roiled by new policy and trade shifts, American Pacific Mining finds itself in a strategically advantageous position. The Vancouver-based company, which owns copper assets... 


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Project benefits operations, global market
28th February 2025

Plans to increase the capacity of multinational steel producer JSW Steel Dolvi Works' (JSW Steel’s) steel mill by 3.7-million tonnes a year have seen it commission steel construction company SMS... 


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Bankan gold project, Guinea – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery Limited's latest drilling results from the Argo area of the project have confirmed the area's potential for further exploration. 


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Pioneering LNG innovation and energy security in S Africa
27th February 2025

On February 19, 2025, industry leaders convened in Gauteng to explore liquefied natural gas’ (LNG’s) role in enhancing South Africa’s energy security, reinforcing natural gas company SLG’s... 


Western acquires new processing infrastructure near Sunday Mine complex
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused Western Uranium and Vanadium on Wednesday reported that it had acquired new mineral processing infrastructure, located about 40 km from its Sunday Mine complex in Colorado. The company... 


PALFINGER’s innovation, growth to be on display at Bauma 2025
26th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global leader in lifting solutions PALFINGER continues to expand its presence worldwide, with a strong focus on digitalisation, service excellence and market-specific product development. As a... 


High-grade tin find at Kalayi validates Rome Resources’ play
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest assay results from two diamond core drill holes at Aim-listed tin exploration company Rome Resources' Kalayi tin prospect, in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have... 


SBG deputy CEO SBSA CEO Kenny Fihla.
AfDB, Standard Bank support SMMEs, boost trade
24th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Standard Bank Group (SBG) have entered into a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs),... 


Predictive Discovery confirms exploration potential of Argo area at Guinea project
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery’s latest drilling results from the Argo area of its Bankan gold project, in Guinea, has confirmed the area's potential for further exploration. On February 24, the... 


S2 expands Victorian gold portfolio
24th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed S2 Resources has secured its fourth gold project in Victoria, finalising an agreement to acquire TSX-V-listed Valkea Resources' 51% interest in the Glenfine joint venture (JV). This... 


Construction of Africa’s largest smelter project at Kamoa-Kakula is now complete.
Ivanhoe entering era of free cash flow generation – Friedland
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines is entering a new phase of strong free cash flow generation, following the completion of peak capital expenditures at its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex... 


Hydropower study confirms sustainable, low-cost power supply for Orom-Cross
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed an initial hydropower study for its Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda. The study confirms the availability of abundant, low-cost and renewable... 


ESTABLISHED CONNECTION
The Kalumbila-Kolwezi interconnector project will establish a 330 kV transmission line with an initial thermal capacity of 700 MW
New interconnector to bolster power supply
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

A new initiative to alleviate the chronic power shortages hampering mining operations in southern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making steady progress, says private power trader Enterprise... 


Gauteng Investment Conference launched to attract R300bn investment
13th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Preparations are under way for the Gauteng Investment Conference, which aims to ultimately attract R800-billion in investment pledges into South Africa’s most populous province over the next three... 


Gold Fields awards wind turbine contract for St Ives renewable energy project
Gold Fields awards wind turbine contract for St Ives renewable energy project
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

International bullion miner Gold Fields has awarded a contract to Goldwind to design, manufacture, and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine, located 80 km south of Kalgoorlie in... 


Challenger moves towards production at Argentina project
11th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and copper exploration company Challenger Gold has announced progress towards mining and toll milling at its flagship Hualilan project in Argentina, securing multiple mining contracts and a... 


Marula to finalise NCLT project acquisition following receipt of prospecting right
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the receipt of the signed prospecting right for the Northern Cape lithium and tungsten (NCLT) project in December, Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining... 


South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and diplomatic sources said, after 14 of its soldiers were killed in... 


Aterian subsidiary restarts Rwanda mineral trading operations
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Aterian’s wholly-owned subsidiary Eastinco has resumed mineral trading operations in Rwanda following the implementation of the Inkomane trading system as established by the Rwanda... 


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