B20 task force warns of global food system collapse without urgent action

The looming global food crisis is not hypothetical but a reality that needs to be urgently addressed, B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force chairperson Debra Mallowah has said.... 

Kropz draws down second tranche of R30m from R200m loan facility

Aim-listed emerging African phosphate producer and developer Kropz has made its second drawdown of a R200-million loan facility that was agreed to between Kropz Elandsfontein and ARC Fund on July... 

Zambia prioritises copper output over pollution control, heightening environmental risks, BMI says

Zambia’s antipollution measures are unlikely to lead to major pollution reductions as the government continues to place a higher priority on copper output growth, BMI – a Fitch Solutions company –... 

Teke succeeds Ndolvu as FutureCoal chairperson

The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal (FutureCoal) has appointed Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke as its new chairperson, effective August 12, following the retirement of July Ndlovu.  As... 

Harena raises £180 000 through subscription

London-listed rare earths company Harena Resources has raised further gross proceeds of about £180 000 through an oversubscribed subscription of 12.1-million new ordinary shares with certain... 

Jubilee board urges shareholders to approve sale of chrome, PGM ops to One Chrome

Jubilee’s board of directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favour of the proposed sale of the company’s South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) operations to One... 

Hindustan Zinc becomes twenty-fifth ICMM member

The world’s largest and India’s only integrated zinc producer Hindustan Zinc has joined mining and metals advocacy group ICMM as its twenty-fifth company member.  In line with the ICMM’s member... 

Dark Star secures full rights to Namibian uranium projects in $3.5m deal with Critical One

The sale of CSE-, FSE- and OTCQB-listed Critical One Energy’s uranium assets in Namibia to CSE- and FSE-listed Dark Star Minerals has officially closed, marking a significant milestone in the... 

Wesizwe CEO resigns owing to ill health

Owing to ill health, JSE-listed Wesizwe CEO Long Zou has announced that he will step down from his position effective immediately. He will also be resigning as executive director. 

Defy to invest additional R500m in SA over next five years

South African home appliance manufacturer Defy will invest an additional R500-million in its local operations over the next five years, CEO Mustafa Soylu said on July 22. Speaking at an event at... 

ECSA cancels engineer’s registration following George building collapse

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has formally brought charges against an engineer in connection with the structural collapse of an unfinished building in George on May 6, 2024. The... 

South Africa risks new jet fuel shortage by October if urgent regulatory reforms are not made – Tshifularo

South Africa could face another jet fuel supply crisis by October unless urgent regulatory reforms are made, Fuel Industry Association of South Africa CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo has warned. Speaking... 

US lashing out because it is a declining empire – Mantashe

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has said the 30% tariffs imposed on South African exports to the US are a form of death throes aggression, alleging that it is a desperate... 

Mantashe wants all diamond producers to contribute towards collective diamond marketing efforts

After attending a high-level Ministerial roundtable in Luanda, Angola, in June, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has proposed that South African diamond producers contribute... 

Barrick invested $48m in community projects in 2024

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation invested more than $48-million in community-led projects in 2024 through its community development committees (CDCs), the company said in its 2024... 

West Wits advances toward production at Qala Shallows

ASX- and OTCQB-listed West Wits Mining is advancing through the mobilisation phase at its flagship Qala Shallows project, in South Africa, as the team progresses toward first gold production, the... 

Caracal enters into exclusivity agreement with Tanzanian company

LSE-listed Caracal Gold has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Tanzanian mining and exploration company Pumba Resources in respect of its portfolio of gold prospecting licence applications... 

Orion extends share purchase plan closing date

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has advised shareholders that the closing date of its share purchase plan (SPP) has been extended by one week to August 12, from the original closing date of... 

Lack of collaboration between African nations preventing critical minerals beneficiation capability

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 

South African mining industry must not be ‘bullied' by those who impose high tariffs – Mantashe

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has urged South African miners to stand up to “bullies” by sending their minerals to countries that impose lower or no tariffs, rather than... 

Theft, vandalism crippling South African infrastructure despite Transnet gains, warns Busa

Although State-owned Transnet is on the mend, rampant theft and vandalism continue to cripple all of South Africa’s key infrastructure sectors, not just rail, posing a grave threat to the economy... 

FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 

Hudaco CEO pleased with company’s turnover amid ‘tough’ operating environment

Although JSE-listed industrial and automotive parts distributor Hudaco endured a difficult six months to May 31, CEO Graham Dunford is pleased that the company managed to achieve a turnover of... 

South Africa urged to maximise short-term coal gains while accelerating long-term energy transition

A temporary global hesitation to embrace the energy transition, spurred on primarily by resistance to the idea by the US, may provide short-term advantages for corporates in sectors such as coal,... 

FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 

AfDB approves SA green loan

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $474.6-million loan for South Africa's Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth Programme (IGGGP). This IGGGP is the second phase of the bank's... 

Gold Road reports surge in all-in costs as Gruyere output edges higher

ASX-listed Gold Road Resources has reported a sharp increase in its corporate all-in cost for the June quarter, rising to A$3 542/oz from A$3 058/oz in the March quarter. This cost includes growth... 

JV partners celebrate first gold pour at Challenger

ASX-listed Adelong Gold and fellow listed company Great Divide Mining (GDM) have celebrated the first gold pour at their joint venture (JV) Challenger gold mine, in southern New South Wales,... 

Antofagasta lifts first-half output on strong performances at Centinela, Los Pelambres

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta has delivered increased production at its two largest copper mining districts, Los Pelambres and Centinela, in Chile, for the second quarter. Copper production at... 

Lack of collaboration between African nations preventing critical minerals beneficiation capability

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 

Tyranna to acquire 70% of Maongo project in Angola

ASX-listed Tyranna Resources has entered into agreements to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo copper/gold project, located 25 km northeast of the port city of Namibe, in Angola. The Maongo... 

West Wits announces key board changes

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has announced a series of changes to its board of directors, including the appointment of current CEO Rudi Deysel as MD. According to the company, Deysel has been with... 

South32 warns of impairment as uncertainty grows over Mozal’s future operations

JSE-, ASX- and ADR-listed diversified miner South32 has informed shareholders that it expects to recognise an impairment expense in its 2025 financial year-end results, as a result of the... 

Construction of Lumwana’s $2bn super pit expansion under way

Construction of the $2-billion super pit expansion project at NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corp’s Lumwana mine, in Zambia, is well under way, accelerating its transformation into a Tier 1... 

Belararox to drill four priority copper targets at its Kalahari Copper Project by Aug

ASX-listed Belararox has identified four highly prospective targets within PL0085, a key part of the company’s Kalahari copper project (KCP), in Botswana, which are to be drill tested in August.... 

ICMM reports third consecutive year of increased fatalities among member companies

A total of 42 people employed by mining and metals advocacy group ICMM company members lost their lives at work in 2024. This compares with 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.  “No one should have to risk... 

Koryx announces C$10m bought deal financing to advance Haib project

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has entered into an agreement with Stifel Nicolaus Canada to act as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters. Under the terms of the... 

Jubilee appoints Shard Capital as joint broker; South African asset sale continues

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group has announced the appointment of Shard Capital Partners as its joint broker with immediate effect. The firm replaces RBC Capital Markets as joint... 

JAE, Ferrit launch heavy-duty multipurpose utility vehicle for underground mining

Local original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) JA Engineering (JAE) has, in partnership with Czech Republic's OEM Ferrit, launched a new heavy-duty utility vehicle to, among other purposes, enable the... 

High-grade intercepts confirm potential at Mumbezhi copper project

ASX-listed Prospect Resources has noted that Phase 2 diamond drilling at the Nyungu Central deposit at the Mumbezhi copper project, in north-west Zambia, has provided validation of the wider...