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Mantashe lauds opening of Seriti's Naudesbank Colliery, insists coal mining remains critical
“King coal is back!” Mineral Resources and Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe exclaimed at the ribbon cutting of coal producer Seriti’s new Naudesbank Colliery, near Carolina, in Mpumalanga, on...
Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
The global transition to green energy is fundamentally reshaping the mining and metals sector. As economies strive to reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, demand for critical...
A new player in South Africa’s mining equipment sector, Kiboko Group, has announced a game-changing partnership with the world’s third-largest mining machinery manufacturer XCMG. This...
Formal mining-industry fatalities at record low, TB and silicosis also declining
Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the...
Ramokgopa hints that new IRP includes 10-year delay to coal shutdowns
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has given the strongest indication yet that the next edition of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will include a 10-year delay to the...
EnviroServ reaffirms its commitment to sustainable practices
Waste management expert EnviroServ remains committed to offering a range of sustainable and environmentally responsible waste management solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges facing the...
Coal, uranium regarded as critical minerals in South Africa – Mantashe
South Africa’s definition of critical minerals is not limited to minerals used in the green economy and includes coal and uranium, says Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe....
Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
When looking ahead to 2050, the global economy is probably going to need about 80% to 90% more copper than what is being produced today – which adds up to between 50-million and 60-million tons a...
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La Mancha trims Endeavour stake, remains long-term shareholder
Gold investor La Mancha Resource Fund has sold a portion of its holding in gold miner Endeavour Mining, reducing its stake while confirming continued long-term support for the company. On January...
Savannah secures €110m grant for Portugal lithium project
Aim-listed Savannah Resources has been awarded a non-reimbursable grant of up to about €110-million from the Portuguese State to support construction of its Barroso lithium project, in northern...
Feasibility study confirms economics of Energy Fuels’ Madagascar rare earth project
NYSE- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels’ updated feasibility study (FS) for the Vara Mada project, in Madagascar, has confirmed the project’s strong economics, world-class quantities of high-quality rare...
