Sibanye-Stillwater pleased with improved group profitability

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported pleasing results for the six months ended June 30, with all group operations other than the South African gold... 

Commission recommends Tribunal approve Glencore, Sibanye-Stillwater chrome recovery plant merger

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the transaction whereby Glencore Operations South Africa (GOSA) – on behalf of the Glencore-Merafe pooling and... 

Salungano concludes standstill agreement with lenders

JSE-listed Salungano Group has reported that it has concluded a standstill agreement with its lenders, Nedbank and Standard Bank, on August 26. The company explains that the lenders have agreed to... 

Kipushi debottlenecking programme completed ahead of schedule, under budget

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland and president and CEO Marna Cloete have announced that the debottlenecking programme at the ultrahigh-grade Kipushi zinc mine, in... 

Pensana execs meet with senior White House officials to discuss long-term rare earth supply into the US

Rare earths developer Pensana has reported that its CEO Tim George and CCO Will Izod recently met with White House National Security Council deputy director for critical and emerging technology... 

Mahindra launches R70m Pik Up assembly plant in KwaZulu-Natal

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new R70-million Mahindra Pik Up local assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal, on... 

Moves to boost defence, aerospace spending could be positive for PGM demand – WPIC

In The Hague Summit Declaration, issued on June 25, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) Heads of State and Government committed to spending 5% of GDP yearly on defence requirements by... 

Resolute posts higher interim Ebitda

ASX-listed Resolute Mining has maintained its full-year production guidance, despite reporting a 9.3% year-on-year decrease in output to 151 460 oz for the six months ended June 30, as lower... 

Blencowe completes Orom-Cross DFS programmes

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed all major infrastructure workstreams within the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, alongside the recent... 

Gold Fields lifts interim dividend as profit surges on higher gold price, strong production

Globally diversified gold miner Gold Fields has declared a dividend of R7 a share for the six months ended June 30, compared with the dividend of R3 a share declared for the first half of the 2024... 

Call for inclusive dialogue on NDC to enhance climate action

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) held a Special Commission Working Session with Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George on August 5 to receive an update on the draft... 

Sustainable use of coal important for energy transition – FutureCoal

Despite a global shift away from coal towards renewable energy, coal remains essential for energy generation, particularly in countries such as South Africa, where it still plays a significant role... 

Kasiya test pit rehabilitation trials deliver exceptional first-year results

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has announced “exceptional” first-year results from its rehabilitation trials at the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, delivering critical data that will inform... 

Exxaro takes steps to create ‘fit for the future’ management structure

JSE-listed Exxaro Resources has announced changes to its group management structure to reposition itself as an organisation that is “fit for the future” and incorporates its growing diversified... 

Giyani closes upsized private placement

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has closed its previously announced, and now upsized, non-brokered private placement financing, raising aggregate gross proceeds of C$3.57-million from the sale of... 

Solidarity calls for decisive intervention amid possible Beeshoek mine closure

Trade union Solidarity says it will demand decisive intervention during the proposed consultation on retrenchments after iron-ore producer Assmang issued a notice, highlighting the possible closure... 

Altona submits proposal to US for funding of Moz project study

Following a recent policy shift, London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that the US Government has re-engaged with the company on the possibility of providing funding support for the... 

Thungela lifts South African output, but soft coal prices remain a challenge

JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources has reported good growth in production from its South African operations for the six months ended June 30, but softer coal prices weighed on its financial... 

Lexington expands conceptual study scope in South Africa, completes diamond drilling at US project

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has reported that the scope of a conceptual-level study of the Jelani Resources joint venture (JV) project, in South Africa, by Bara Consulting has been expanded to... 

Master Drilling expects over 450% increase in interim EPS

JSE-listed Master Drilling says it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended June 30 to be between 212c and 219.50c, compared with the EPS of 37.50c for the six months ended... 

Altona confirms fluorspar in gallium samples from Monte Muambe

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that it has received partial mineralogy and geochemistry results of gallium samples from the Monte Muambe rare earths and gallium project, in... 

Collaboration, accountability, mentorship key to helping women advance in business

Amid the evolving role of women in South Africa’s business environment, coordinated efforts and collaboration are key in helping to overcome the challenges they faced and in advancing female... 

Alphamin’s second-quarter Ebitda improves

JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has posted a 21% quarter-on-quarter increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $75-million for the second quarter ended... 

Global coal use likely to remain near the all-time high reached in 2024 – IEA

Global coal demand is likely to remain broadly unchanged this year and next, despite short-term fluctuations across several major markets in the first half of this year, the International Energy... 

Aterian awarded three new licences in the Kalahari Copperbelt

London-listed Aterian has announced a significant expansion of its high-potential copper and silver exploration portfolio following the award of three new prospecting licences in the world-renowned... 

Bank of Zambia renews gold purchase contract with First Quantum Minerals

Following a tender, the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has extended metals miner First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM’s) contract to supply the central bank with refined gold for the next three years, building on a... 

BLSA, Busa urge Eskom to cease legal action against awarded electricity trading licences

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa) have called on the South African government to urgently intervene to protect the national energy reform programme in... 

Allied Gold reports strong second-quarter gold production

TSX-listed Allied Gold Corporation has produced 91 017 oz of gold in the three months ended June 30 in line with expectations and 8.3% higher quarter-on-quarter.   The good production figures,... 

Perseus makes solid progress on Nyanzaga construction

ASX-listed Perseus Mining says it is making solid progress at the Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, as bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. The company says... 

Commission calls for inclusive dialogue on the NDC to enhance climate action

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) held a Special Commission Working Session with Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George on August 5 to receive an update on the draft... 

Lindian, Iluka enter binding offtake agreement for rare earth concentrate from Malawi

ASX-listed Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with ASX-listed Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from... 

Kefi completes early works for Tulu Kapi

After inspections by the relevant independent certifiers, Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the required early works to enable full project development at its Tulu Kapi gold project, in... 

Aura secures US offtake, spot sales agreements for Tiris uranium project

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy has executed two agreements for the future sales of uranium oxide concentrate (UOC) from its Tiris uranium project, in Mauritania. It has entered into a long-term... 

Koryx closes $25m fundraising drive

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of an aggregate of 19.05-million common shares of the company at a price of C$1.05 per common share for... 

Perseus appoints new MD as Quartermaine retires after 12-year stint

After 12 years, Jeff Quartermaine will retire as MD and CEO of ASX-listed Perseus Mining, with effect from September 30. Quartermaine will be succeeded by Craig Jones, who will begin work with... 

Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cells providing power solutions for data centres

The International Energy Agency estimates global electricity demand from data centres to more than double to about 945 TWh – more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan today – by 2030.... 

Jupiter records strongest performance on record at Tshipi

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has reported that the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, has achieved another strong quarter, contributing to several record-breaking achievements for the 2025... 

URU completes SpectremPlus AEM survey at Zeb nickel project

Aim-listed URU Metals has confirmed that the high‑powered SpectremPlus airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey over its Zeb nickel project, in Limpopo, has been successfully completed on schedule and... 

Strong investor interest drives gold demand higher

Amid a high price environment, the World Gold Council (WGC) has reported that total gold demand, including over-the-counter investment, increased by 3% year-on-year to 1 249 t for the second... 

Gemfields reports $60m in first-half auction revenues

Aim-listed gemstone miner Gemfields has reported total auction revenues of $60-million for the half year ended June 30. The company also reports a net debt position of $59.6-million, before auction...