Shanta upgrades West Kenya’s Ramula resource estimate

East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold has updated the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Ramula deposit at its West Kenya project, adding 39% more ounces. This... 

Haib exploration licence remains in limbo as court verdict postponed again

TSX-V-listed Deep-South Resources reports that the High Court of Namibia has postponed providing a verdict in the case to review the Namibian Mines and Energy Minister’s refusal to not renew the... 

Bushveld Electrolyte Company on track for first production

Integrated primary vanadium producer and energy storage solutions provider Bushveld Minerals reports that its South African vanadium electrolyte factory – Bushveld Electrolyte Company (Belco) – is... 

Gemfields has its eye on security measures following Cabo Delgado attacks

Gemstone miner Gemfields, which has operations in Mozambique and Zambia, has reiterated the emphasis it places on operational personnel's safety in Mozambique following a series of insurgent... 

KCB expert recommends Kavango focus more on Karakubis project

Mining consultancy Tulia Blueclay (TB) professional geologist David Catterall, who has been appointed to enhance Botswana-focussed metals exploration company Kavango Resources’ insight into its... 

Financial services group to focus on Africa by establishing a presence in South Africa

With an abundance of untapped investment potential throughout Africa, financial services company Anolawave has established a presence in South Africa, co-founded by Lightcone Asset Management... 

Aterian’s exploration in southern Rwanda reveals rare-metal hosting targets

Twenty-two zones of potentially mineralised pegmatite have been identified at LSE-listed explorer and developer Aterian’s projects in southern Rwanda, confirming the presence of a number of... 

Marula increases stake in Kinusi copper project to 75%

Africa-focused battery metals investment and exploration company Marula Mining has amended the terms of its agreement with Tanzanian mining company Takela Mining Tanzania to increase its interest... 

UK eyeing hydrogen production with keen interest into electrolysis – WPIC

Platinum investment promoter the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says the launch of the UK’s inaugural Hydrogen Week, demonstrates the growing momentum around the use of hydrogen to help... 

Mining fatalities reach new low of 49 while injuries, disease also decrease

South Africa’s mining industry suffered 49 fatalities in 2022 – a 34% improvement on the 74 fatalities of 2021 and a record low, thereby continuing the downward trend many in the mining industry... 

First locally-made automated shaft sinking drill rig shipped to overseas client

Rosslyn-based mechanical engineering company Impco Engineering has completed the development and construction of its first automated and energy-efficient Jumbo shaft sinking drill rig, which has... 

Unique investment opportunities in South Africa, despite challenges

Despite several ongoing challenges, South Africa has untapped potential and investment opportunities, Brand South Africa (SA) research GM Shamiso Hlatshwayo has said. 

Pan African reconfigures mines to address production slip; focusses on solar PV

JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources produced 92 307 oz of gold for the six months to December 31, 2022 – down 14.6% year-on-year, following the record gold production... 

Amplats' Viljoen makes a move to Newmont

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Natascha Viljoen is stepping down from her position at the platinum group metals (PGMs) miner after accepting an executive VP and COO position at US-based... 

Firefinch distances itself from Bamako court proceedings, search for Morila owner continues

ASX-listed, Mali-focussed gold miner Firefinch reports that a “preventive procedure” has been opened at the Commercial Court of Bamako, in Mali, suspending or prohibiting all individual lawsuits... 

Exxaro receives benchmark ESG rating

Diversified energy company Exxaro reports that its commitment to a just energy transition (JET) has resulted in the organisation becoming the only basic resources company, globally, with an... 

Gemfields evacuates Moz exploration camp following nearby insurgent attack

Gemstone miner Gemfields has evacuated operational employees and contractors from its 75%-owned Nairoto Resources exploration camp following an insurgent attack in the village of Nairoto in the... 

Platinum Guild launches new information portal on responsible platinum

Platinum marketing organisation Platinum Guild International (PGI) has launched an information portal on responsible platinum to help the jewellery trade and consumers learn about how platinum is... 

Goldplat appoints new chairperson

Aim-listed Goldplat has appointed Gerard Kemp chairperson, with immediate effect. He succeeds Gerard Kisbey-Green who is stepping down as chairperson, but will remain as an independent... 

Construction of Singida over 90% complete – Shanta

East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold reports that the overall construction activity at its Singida gold project, in Tanzania, is 93% complete, with all essential... 

Worrying mismatch between climate change activism, corporate lobbying – report

New analysis – conducted by climate think tank InfluenceMap – on climate policy lobbying in South Africa shows that oppositional industry voices are significantly more engaged than pro-climate... 

Pan African to report lower interim earnings on the back of exchange rate, gold price volatility

Aim- and JSE-listed gold miner Pan African Resources’ headline earnings and earnings a share for the six months ended December 31 are expected to be between 31% and 41% lower year-on-year, at $0.14... 

Implats nonexec director Davey passes away

Platinum group metals miner Impala Platinum (Implats) reports that independent nonexecutive director Peter Davey, who served on the board since June 2013, passed away on February 7 after a short... 

Renewed interest in Cape Town, Durban office space – Emira

Real estate investment trust Emira Property Fund says it has received increased enquiries for office space in Cape Town and Durban – welcome news in markets that have suffered from rising vacancies... 

Renewable energy, social upset key themes for miners in 2023 – Fitch Solutions

Capital expenditure of mining companies is increasingly being aimed at renewable energy projects and associated grid development – a trend that is likely to continue throughout this year, financial... 

Mining production slipped 7.2% y/y in 2022

South Africa’s total mining production contracted by 7.2% year-on-year in 2022, following growth of 11.6% year-on-year in 2021 and a contraction of 10.4% year-on-year in 2020, reports Statistics... 

MSA Group to establish Saudi Arabia office to meet soaring consultancy demand

With the opening up of the mining regulatory and investment sectors in Saudi Arabia, exploration and mining consultancy MSA Group, together with joint venture (JV) partner Saudi Arabian company the... 

Edenville stockpiles Rukwa run-of-mine coal to mitigate rain’s impact on production

Aim-listed coal developer Edenville Energy, which is being impacted by heavy rainfall at its Rukwa coal project, in Tanzania, is taking steps to stockpile run-of-mine (RoM) coal to mitigate, as far... 

Govt of Guinea appoints Egis as technical adviser for Simandou project

Consulting, engineering, construction and mobility services company Egis has received the signature of a contract with the government of Guinea to act as technical adviser for the construction of... 

Afrimat Nkomati Anthracite opens newly renovated, extended Steenbok Clinic

Completed in January, the newly renovated and extended Steenbok Clinic, in Steenbok, Mpumalanga, was recently opened to the public following a partnership to renew it by JSE-listed industrial... 

Unique investment opportunities in South Africa, despite challenges

Despite several ongoing challenges, South Africa has untapped potential and investment opportunities, Brand South Africa (SA) research GM Shamiso Hlatshwayo has said. Speaking to Creamer Media at... 

World Coal Association adds Menar to its ranks

Coal industry member advocacy and think tank the World Coal Association (WCA) welcomed South African coal miner Menar to its roster of progressive coal members on February 7. On the sidelines of... 

Arc, Anglo American extend date for Zambia project JV

Africa-focussed base metals junior explorer Arc Minerals and diversified miner Anglo American have agreed to extend an exclusivity agreement in terms of which the latter wants to buy up to a 70%... 

Uis mineral resource upgraded after 2022 drilling

Aim-listed African technology metals miner Andrada Mining has updated the mineral resource estimate of its flagship Uis mine, in Namibia, increasing the average lithium grade from 0.63% lithium... 

Twin Hills definitive feasibility study progressing – Osino

TSX-V-listed gold explorer and developer Osino Resources is progressing with developing a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Twin Hills gold project, in Namibia, and is conducting trade-off... 

Research team develops concept to generate power in disused mine shafts

An international team of researchers have developed a method to store kinetic energy, which can later be converted to electrical energy, using decommissioned underground mines. The Underground... 

Mining fatalities reach a new low of 49; injuries, disease also decrease

South Africa’s mining industry suffered 49 fatalities in 2022 – a 34% improvement on the 74 fatalities of 2021 and a record low, thereby continuing the downward trend many in the mining industry... 

Godongwana says Eskom, crime key impediments to efforts to woo investors

Ahead of South Africa’s government delegation traveling to Davos, Switzerland, to take part in the upcoming yearly World Economic Forum, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa’s... 

Renewable energy, social upset key themes for miners in 2023 – Fitch Solutions

Capital expenditure of mining companies is increasingly being aimed at renewable energy projects and associated grid development – a trend that is likely to continue throughout this year, financial... 

Mining Indaba introduces InfraTech platform to look at mining innovation

The organiser of the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, Hyve Group, reports that this year’s event will see the launch of a three-day InfraTech content platform that will include...