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From left Tebello Chabana, Shamini Harrington, Bongani Motsa.
From left Tebello Chabana, Shamini Harrington, Bongani Motsa.
South Africa can learn from Finnish beneficiation model, Minerals Council says at Mining Indaba
11th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing in African Mining Indaba on Wednesday. Speaking... 


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Firering completes hot commissioning at producing lime asset in Zambia
Firering completes hot commissioning at producing lime asset in Zambia
10th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has completed the hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its producing lime asset in Zambia, Limeco Resources, which is now entering the optimisation phase. As with... 


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Testwork confirms synthetic diamond manufacture potential from Blencowe’s project
10th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The results of additional testwork have confirmed that graphite concentrates from London-listed Blencowe Resources’ Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, are suitable for the manufacture of synthetic... 


Alkane posts record H1 profit as gold, antimony prices surge
Updated 3 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Alkane Resources has delivered record operating and financial results for the six months to 31 December 2025, underpinned by strong gold and antimony prices and the expanded... 


Austral signs MoU to assess toll treatment at Rocklands
Updated 3 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Austral Resources Australia has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Metal Bank to evaluate the potential toll treatment of ore at its Rocklands processing facility in... 


Eskom will ‘fully support task team’ to deliver independent TSO
Eskom will ‘fully support task team’ to deliver independent TSO
Updated 3 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

Eskom says it will fully support the task team being created to deliver the fully independent State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) that will have ownership and control of transmission... 


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Sibanye-Stillwater secures more renewable energy in offtake agreement with NOA
Updated 3 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Renewable-energy trader NOA Group on Friday clinched yet another deal. Announced on Friday is that Sibanye-Stillwater and NOA have concluded a 138 MW renewable energy power purchase agreement. This... 


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Sibanye-Stillwater welcomes preliminary determination on Russian palladium imports into the US
Updated 3 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has welcomed the announcement of a preliminary affirmative determination by the US Department of Commerce (DoC) regarding the... 


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Osino announces leadership transition
Updated 3 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Exploration and development company Osino Gold Exploration and Mining has announced a leadership transition as the company advances Namibia’s largest gold development into its next phase. The... 


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Zambia's mine regulator suspends operations at Mopani's Mufulira mine
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Zambia's mining regulator on Friday said it had suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines' Mufulira mine after it failed to account for all its underground personnel. The Minerals Regulation... 


Titan Mining welcomes 160% US duties on Chinese graphite imports
Updated 4 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Titan Mining says newly finalised US trade duties on Chinese graphite imports mark a pivotal shift for the domestic supply chain, strengthening the economic case for... 


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Transnet is working to solve challenges as it transitions to next phase – Phillips
Updated 4 hours ago By: Irma Venter

The current recovery process at Transnet must be seen as a transition period, with the rail and port entity’s long-term goal being to reach a state of reliability and sustainability, says Transnet... 


Indonesia wants some coal miners to supply larger portion of output to domestic market
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

The Indonesian government will ask coal miners holding special contracts to supply a larger portion of their output domestically as they are expected to receive their full output quota requests,... 


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Exxaro joins manganese institute as it advances transaction
Updated 4 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa-based diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has joined the International Manganese Institute (IMnI), an organisation for producers and other stakeholders in the... 


Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs
Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs
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Russian metals producer Nornickel plans to start experimental nickel smelting at its copper plant this year to maintain output during a major furnace reconstruction scheduled for 2027, a company... 


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Indonesia studying plan to ban export of several raw materials, including tin
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Indonesia is studying a plan to ban the export of more raw materials in the coming years, including tin, its energy minister said on Friday as it bids to boost its domestic processing industries.... 


Agnico Eagle lifts gold reserves after strong 2025 exploration
Updated 7 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines has reported a 2.1% increase in year-end 2025 gold mineral reserves to a record 55.4-million ounces, as exploration success at key assets bolstered both reserves... 


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Stakeholders strengthen collaboration to advance Namakwa SEZ in rising Northern Cape
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the Northern Cape provincial government (NCPG) and the Industrial Zones Programme (IZP) of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition held... 


i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold miner in Nevada. The... 


From left, IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, FPI DG Herve Claude Ntumba Batukonke.
South Africa, DRC funders link up amid Mining Indaba’s Africa collaboration promotion
13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the many Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices highlighting how regional integration promotion, pan-African partnerships and policy alignment have the potential to accelerate Africa’s... 


Fortescue starts commissioning battery electric locomotives
Fortescue starts commissioning battery electric locomotives
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian iron-ore miner Fortescue has begun commissioning two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network, as it moves to decarbonise its Pilbara iron-ore operations. Delivered by... 


Minbos MD steps down; acting CEO appointed amid Angola licence delays
Minbos MD steps down; acting CEO appointed amid Angola licence delays
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Minbos Resources on Friday announced the immediate resignation of MD Lindsay Reed and the appointment of chief marketing and strategy officer Rob Newbold as acting CEO, as the... 


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Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
Magazine round up | 13 February 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

HOPEFUL NOTE: The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point mark, the size of the improvement is notable, with Absa saying the January results suggest that 2026 has started on a more hopeful note. Signs of improving activity, easing input costs, and stronger domestic demand are providing early momentum. Photograph: Creamer Media
HOPEFUL NOTE

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point... 

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We must keep pushing our economy forward with everything we’ve got

The economy has posted four consecutive quarters of growth. There has been a steady reduction in unemployment. Poverty and inequality are down. Economic confidence is up, The performance of the... 

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Big decisions loom

South Africa is weighing a range of policy measures as various manufacturing sectors – from ferroalloys and steel, to automotives – face existential threats. The causes of their eroded... 

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Eugene Els, MD of Afromix
Eugene Els

This week we profile Eugene Els, MD of Afromix, a designer and manufacturer of agitators and peristaltic pumps, as well as AFX Holdings Group 

There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme pressure. However, tariffs are a blunt instrument and the implementation of higher tariffs is not cost-free, especially for hard-pressed consumers.
BLUNT INSTRUMENT

There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme... 

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