Diversified miner South32 has announced that Karen Wood will retire from the board in February 2026, with Stephen Pearce elected to succeed her following a formal succession process. Pearce, who... 

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest R127-billion over five years in modernizing rail lines and upgrading ports, its CE Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday. Transnet... 

Battery-grade manganese producer Giyani Metals Corp has announced that high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) produced from its Johannesburg demonstration plant has successfully met Phase 1... 

In the three months to September 30, production at South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, increased by 1% to 181 000 t amid the smelter continuing to test maximum... 

To protect "our precious planet", Africa must unite in its collaborative effort, align its efforts and share its strength with international players and partners, the fourteenth Oppenheimer... 

South Africa's mining production decreased by 0.2% year-on-year in August, driven by lower platinum group metal (PGM), gold and manganese ore production, but offset by higher coal output. PGM... 

At this week’s Joburg Indaba, South Africa was urged to get its many idled ferroalloy smelters working again and to replace ideology with pragmatism in mining. Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu called on... 

Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council... 

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 

High purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) has reportedly been successfully produced by Canadian company Giyani Metals at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. Following the production... 

Battery metals development and mining company Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its K.Hill manganese mining project in Botswana, with project... 

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 

South Africa needs both a competitive mining sector and a strong manufacturing base but supporting one sector by undermining another is an unsustainable strategy, Chrome SA has cautioned in a... 

Australia's Element 25 said on Friday it had secured firm commitments for a A$10-million share placement to help fund an expansion of its Butcherbird manganese project in Western Australia and... 

Namibia is set to increase its sulphuric acid production in response to rising critical mineral output, with Green Metals Refining and Vedanta announcing plans on Thursday to set up and revive... 

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp has appointed Nigel Robinson as interim executive chairperson, succeeding Charles FitzRoy who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Robinson was... 

Within an increasingly complex, multipolar and fragmented global system, critical materials, including ferroalloys, are becoming an economic priority, an energy and climate policy consideration and... 

The Proudly South African smelting technology that saves more than 70% of electricity consumption needed for smelting, reduces carbon emissions by about 60%, and puts users at the bottom of the... 

The need for South Africa to attract investment as a globally competitive investment destination was highlighted on Friday by Dr Patrice Motsepe, the executive chairperson of African Rainbow... 

State-owned logistics group Transnet on Friday reported a smaller loss of R1.9-billion in the financial year to the end of March, down from a R7.3-billion loss in the previous year. The... 

The acquisition of Metalloys by Menar Capital and Ntiso Investment Holdings signifies a move towards revitalising the manganese alloy industry in South Africa, which has experienced a decline in... 

With the world's energy transition accelerating and nations scrambling to secure resilient supply chains, Africa has what the world needs. In fact, the continent is seen to be in pole position to... 

State-owned rail company Transnet on Wednesday reported yet another ten-year third-phase Manganese Export Capacity Allocation (MECA3) agreement, this time with the Tshipi é Ntle manganese mining... 

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane says logistics reforms are “moving in the right direction”, with private sector participation and government-business collaboration starting to... 

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines, which holds a 49.9% stake in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining, has recorded a net profit of $40.1-million for the financial year ended June 30, compared with a net profit of... 

A new report launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights the urgent need to unlock investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet surging global demand for clean energy and... 

Amid constraints in global demand and weak pricing for ferroalloys, the local industry faces high energy costs and currency fluctuations that affect its ability to compete against global... 

The ongoing research and development of new technologies and processes for the ferroalloys industry is crucial for adequately addressing the challenges faced and opportunities available in this... 

Fostering collaboration and development strategies for the sustainable extraction, beneficiation and trade of critical minerals, such as ferrochrome and ferromanganese, will be addressed at this... 

Diversified mining company South32 has sharpened its focus on copper, aluminium and other commodities tied to the global energy transition, reporting stronger earnings while confirming plans to... 

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 

Three major developments, which are poised to move the needle for South African mining, were outlined to Mining Weekly by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed drilling and mechanised rock... 

Another agreement involving collaboration between the public sector and the private sector in the field of rail transport service has been signed, this time between the Johannesburg Stock... 

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources will be spending R5.2-billion on a life-of-mine expansion project at its Matla colliery and R4.7-billion on the development of the 140 MW... 

This week: Human-centric approach to AI applied in mining and, Stronger manganese demand predicted despite challenges 

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...