SAETA urges timely finalisation of electricity market rules to unlock investment, competition

South Africa's electricity market reforms have reached a critical point, with the regulations now being finalised by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) set to determine whether... 

City of Johannesburg welcomes Moody's ratings confirmation, positive outlook

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has welcomed the decision by Moody's Ratings to affirm the city's long-term issuer rating at Ba3, while revising the outlook to positive, following the conclusion of... 

DFFE, medical council collaborate to strengthen air pollution research

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration... 

Persistence Gold to acquire nearly 21% stake in GoldStone

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has entered into a subscription agreement with Hong Kong-listed mining and investment company Persistence Gold Group pursuant to which Persistence has agreed to... 

Mining cost pressures accelerated in May as energy shock took hold

Minerals Council South Africa has reported that mining input cost pressures accelerated sharply in May, reflecting the transmission of higher global energy prices into the South African economy... 

Sansa launches satellite-powered tools to tackle South Africa's air, water, flood crises

The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) has launched three earth observation decision support tools to translate satellite data into actionable intelligence on air pollution, flood risk and... 

Value chains in focus as ESG pressures mount for SA firms

With increasing emphasis globally on the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, South African companies are urged to creatively embed ESG practices in their everyday... 

Value chains in focus as ESG pressures mount for South African firms

With increasing emphasis globally on the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, South African companies are urged to creatively embed ESG practices in their everyday... 

Lindian completes first blast at Kangankunde, starts active mining

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has successfully completed the first production blast at its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, marking the start of active mining operations and another major... 

Fortuna Metals achieves greater than 96% titanium oxide rutile product at Malawi project

ASX-listed Fortuna Metals has announced the successful production of a high-quality rutile product of over 96% titanium oxide (TiO2) from the bulk sample metallurgical testwork completed by mineral... 

Rome Resources completes drilling campaign at DRC project

Aim-listed Rome Resources has received final assay results from its recent drilling campaign at the Kalayi deposit within the Bisie North Project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These... 

Emirates arrives in Cape Town with a third daily service, its newest aircraft

International airline Emirates’ third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route landed at Cape Town International Airport on July 1, marking the first arrival of flight EK778 and the debut of the... 

Lake Victoria Gold formalises Tanzanian-led EPCM team to advance gold project

Gold explorer and developer Lake Victoria Gold (LVG) has announced that its subsidiary, Tembo Gold – holder of Mining Licence ML 538/2015 over the fully permitted Imwelo gold project, in... 

Busa withdraws from UIF structures at Nedlac

Business organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has withdrawn from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) structures at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) and... 

BMW Group South Africa emphasises consistency, reliability of parts supply

With a focus on strengthening the efficiency and reach of its parts distribution network across South Africa, BMW Group South Africa’s regional distribution centre (RDC), in Midrand, Gauteng, is a... 

Group Five exits business rescue with full creditor repayment

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Group Five Construction and Group Five Limited, Dave Lake and Peter van den Steen of Metis Strategic Advisors, have confirmed the formal termination of... 

Fortuna delivers robust feasibility study for Senegal gold project

TSX-listed Fortuna Mining has announced positive results from the feasibility study for its Diamba Sud gold project, in Senegal, confirming an economically robust openpit conventional... 

Thungela maintains interim export guidance despite volatile coal markets

JSE-listed Thungela Resources says it continues to monitor the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on its employees and the broader operating environment, noting that, to date, the... 

Gilbertson to step down as Gemfields CEO; Mozambique mine facing challenges

Johannesburg- and London-listed gemstone miner Gemfields has informed shareholders that Sean Gilbertson will, by mutual agreement with the board, step down as CEO and as a director of the company... 

Kore says two parties still engaged in formal sales process

Aim-listed potash development company Kore Potash has informed shareholders that there are still two parties engaged in the formal sales process (FSP) that the company started in November 2025. The... 

Tribunal approves Chery's acquisition of Nissan's Rosslyn manufacturing plant

The Competition Tribunal has approved, subject to public interest conditions relating to employment and local procurement, a merger that will see Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery International... 

SBI considers GNU’s impact on SMME development

In commemoration of the second anniversary of the Government of National Unity (GNU) – formed in June 2024 – the Small Business Institute (SBI) has commissioned a think-piece from Septi Bukula, an... 

Africa urged to embrace equitable resource-based industrialisation

As a continent endowed with a vast number of natural resources and high renewable-energy potential, Africa’s natural resources can be a platform for industrialisation if linkages with the rest of... 

AI integration can help unlock legacy data, enhance mineral discovery

As demand for critical minerals continues to increase globally, the need to explore for and identify mineral resources quicker than before has mounted, raising the need for integrated... 

ASP Isotopes proposes merger of Noble Africa with EBDRA Life Sciences

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed ASP Isotopes has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Noble Africa, an intermediate holding company for Renergen, will merge with a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed ENDRA... 

Canyon receives locomotives for Minim Martap project, trial mining to start in Q3

ASX-listed Canyon Resources reports that locomotives were successfully delivered to its subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon, in June, marking a milestone in the development of the company’s mine-to-port... 

dtic exceeds investment target by 44%, talks up vast economic potential

During his budget vote address on June 23, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau noted that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and its entities attracted... 

Atomic Eagle receives enviro, resettlement approvals for Muntanga project

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle reports that it has received approval for the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) from the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) and a “no objection”... 

Kenmare upsizes revolving credit facility by $30m

London-listed Kenmare Resources has announced that its revolving credit facility (RCF) has been increased by $30-million to $230-million. Covenants relating to net debt to earnings before interest,... 

Koryx Copper progresses exploration at Zambia projects

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper reports that while the company’s focus remains on its Haib copper project, in Namibia, it continues to carry out systematic exploration at its Zambian assets, with the aim... 

Lexington to sell US projects to GoldOz in cash-and-share deal

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has entered into a binding agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Global Asset Resources (GAR) to GoldOz, a company previously listed on the ASX. Through GAR,... 

Salungano’s share price rises as it reports higher earnings expectation

JSE-listed Salungano Group’s share price rose by more than 26% on June 24 after the company said it expects to report earnings per share (EPS) of between 50.64c and 51.14c for the financial year... 

SARS Commissioner welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on zero-rating of gold

The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Dr Johnstone Makhubu has welcomed the unanimous judgment of the Constitutional Court in Lueven Metals v Commissioner for the SARS,... 

Steenkampskraal, Mintek achieve breakthrough in rare earth beneficiation

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) and Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, have announced the successful production of high-purity mixed rare earth products at Mintek’s... 

Transnet Pipelines welcomes seven-year sentence for diesel thief

State-owned Transnet Pipelines (TPL) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of one person for the theft of diesel belonging to TPL. The entity describes this as a significant step in the fight... 

Toubani reports high-grade drilling results from Kobada gold project

ASX-listed Toubani Resources has announced further drill results from the current reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its Kobada gold project, in southern Mali. The Kobada project hosts... 

Minbos signs $13.8m Phase 2 construction contract for Angola project

ASX-listed Minbos Resources has announced the signing of a $13.8-million Phase 2 construction contract for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant (CPFP), in Angola, with the Portuguese and Angolan... 

RFA urges govt to properly enforce laws to tackle hiring of illegal foreigners

In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on June 7 on the challenge of illegal immigration and xenophobia in the country, Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly... 

Businesses adapt as diamond industry evolves

As the natural diamond industry continues to navigate a challenging period, businesses across the pipeline are adapting to changing market conditions, evolving consumer behaviour and ongoing... 

Lithium Africa appoints new CEO

TSX-V-listed Lithium Africa has appointed Dr Thomas Benson CEO, effective July 1. Benson joined the company’s board of directors in April and will continue to serve as a director. He currently...