An ‘artificial nose’ that can detect scent is closer to becoming a reality. This follows the development of a platinum-based molecule that works as a sensor to detect hard-to-differentiate volatile... 

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the founder of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has retired from his position as executive chairperson and as an employee of the Johannesburg Stock... 

Mining’s standout 2025 performance was in “other metallic minerals”, Minerals Council South Africa reports. Owing to the exceptional 17.2% higher 2025 production performance, this subsector, which... 

Renewables company NOA has clinched yet another deal. Announced on Friday is NOA's conclusion of a 138 MW renewable energy power purchase agreement with precious metals mining major... 

The key opportunities likely to be pursued and leveraged by miners, explorers and developers in South Africa’s mining sector this year include brownfield project expansions and mine development, a... 

For 2026, two major commodityprice trends are forecasted to stand out in the South African mining sector, says industry mining employers association Minerals Council South Africa economist André... 

South Africa's mining production increased by 2.5% year-on-year in December, with iron-ore and manganese ore having made the largest positive contributions and platinum-group metals and coal having... 

Platinum's run to record highs will need to be sustained for miners to invest heavily in new projects, with executives signalling they plan to prioritise shareholder payouts for now amid concerns... 

In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year. That’s the view of Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu, who spoke... 

South Africa’s mining sector is showing the benefits of higher prices for certain commodities and record chrome and manganese exports. However, the Minerals Council South Africa’s Facts and Figures... 

A strong sustained positive commodity cycle is on the way, and South Africa should go all out to take full advantage of it for the benefit of South Africa's people. To make the best of what is seen... 

JSE- and LSE-listed Northam Platinum expects to report a substantial increase in earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher production volumes, improved metal prices and... 

Precious and green metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a flexible renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy trader Etana Energy, involving the supply of 220 MW... 

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining, refining and marketing company Valterra, which last week reported sharply rising earnings expectations for 2025, has delivered its strongest quarterly... 

Mining built South Africa once. With clarity, confidence, and coherent policy, mining can help to build South Africa’s future again – and do so inclusively. A successful and growing mining industry... 

Despite mining being essential for the survival of the global economy, the mining industry’s critical minerals pipeline remains thin and its greenfield exploration budgets flat. Pressure on mines... 

South Africa is hosting the most intensive mineral systems thrust ever conducted by the exploration advancement programme being innovatively implemented by major mining company BHP. Brought... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) expects to report a 392% to 411% year-on-year increase in headline earnings and headline earnings per share (HEPS) and a 387% to 407%... 

Michael Jones will retire as CFO and executive director of JSE-, A2X- and LSE-listed chrome and platinum group metals company Tharisa and its subsidiaries, with effect from July 31. He has served... 

As South Africa enters 2026 with mining remaining central to its economic identity, questions persist over whether the sector can attract the scale of investment required to match its geological... 

South African gold is a strategic priority, and that includes the Burnstone project, and South African platinum group metals (PGMs) are certainly strategic priorities and that includes a number of... 

A novel platinum development has resulted in the $2 per kilogram 2026 green hydrogen cost target being beaten. The new approach results in more hydrogen being obtained from less platinum and is... 

Global mining stocks have shot to the top of fund managers’ must-have list, as soaring metals demand and tight supplies of key minerals hint at a new supercycle in the sector. With a nearly 90%... 

Investors are showing strong interest in platinum and online platinum investment is on the rise, Gold Avenue CEO Nicolas Cracco reports. Constrained supply and sensitivity to economic trends make... 

The earnings of Valterra Platinum are set to soar, the Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGM) miner and refiner stated in a trading statement on Friday January 23, for the 12... 

The global platinum jewellery market experienced growth across key regions in the second quarter of 2025, reports platinum marketing organisation Platinum Guild International’s (PGI)’s October... 

Amid complex platinum group metals (PGMs) supply and demand opportunities and challenges, Africa is expected to remain a leading source of primary PGMs supply, says PGMs mining company Impala... 

Following the platinum supply shortfall and “dramatic” platinum price surge in 2025, global platinum investment market authority the World Platinum Investment Council’s (WPIC) initial forecast for... 

In an announcement to Mining Weekly from Brussels on Tuesday January 20, South Africa’s Simon Baloyi, the CEO of Sasol, and South Africa's Craig Miller, the CEO of Valterra Platinum, featured...