Aclara nears completion of Penco Module permitting process

TSX-listed Aclara Resources has entered the last stage of the permitting process for its Penco Module project, in Chile. The company submitted the final addendum for its environmental impact... 

Glencore poised to benefit from Newcastle coal price surge and some gas-to-coal switching

Diversified miner Glencore is set to benefit from Newcastle coal prices trending above $165/t since the US and Israel’s conflict started with Iran on February 28. The coal price currently exceeds... 

Mineral supply security advocate warns of Europe’s impending critical minerals crisis

London-based mining services provider Norge Mineraler says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will have a direct impact on Europe’s ability to boost military capabilities, particularly if the... 

Arafura secures A$230m in equity subscriptions from German, Australian banks

ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has signed binding subscription agreements with Germany’s State-owned development bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and export credit agency Export Finance... 

First Atlantic’s awaruite recognised as strategic for US defence industry

TSX-V-listed First Atlantic Nickel Corporation has been accepted as a member of the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). The DIBC operates as a consortium-based contracting vehicle under... 

Skeena halfway to Eskay Creek completion

Since starting development activity on the Eskay Creek gold and silver project in British Columbia in December 2024, precious metals developer Skeena Resources has reached 49% completion of the... 

Mountain Province posts wider net loss amid intense market pressure

TSX-listed Mountain Province Diamonds has reported a wider net loss of $279-million in the year ended December 31, 2025, compared with a net loss of $80.8-million in the prior year. The $1.32... 

TNPA progresses agreements with two major private operators at Durban port

Two recently awarded concessions between Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and private sector companies in the Maydon Wharf precinct of the Port of Durban are poised to improve South... 

Ferroglobe may halt operations if not afforded reduced electricity tariffs

Silicon metal and ferroalloys producer Ferroglobe South Africa has warned that it may be forced to stop operations at all its facilities owing to a prolonged and unprecedented escalation in... 

SA Investment Conference to kickstart new five-year R2tr investment goal

Ahead of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) being hosted in Sandton on March 31, President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa presents a favourable proposition as investors look to... 

Agri bodies call for proactive, proportionate fuel policy as rural supply starts being rationed

Industry bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) have confirmed some rural areas are already starting to experience fuel supply constraints as a result of... 

AME bemoans growing British Columbia mineral claims backlog

Despite the implementation of British Columbia’s Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) in early 2025, Canada's Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) says it is seeing an increase in the... 

Mining of critical minerals not as big an emissions contributor as many assume – ICMM

Responsible mining organisation ICMM confirms in a new research report that mining for minerals important for the green transition and sustainable development is not a major source of... 

Panel mulls solutions to better coordinate gas development in South Africa

As gas receives more attention as a source of baseload electricity in South Africa and as the country nears a gas cliff for industrial users, there has been uncertainty about the required mix of... 

Agri SA says court ruling of State-controlled FMD vaccine procurement must be respected

Although it is regrettable that there is contention about government’s approach to dealing with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country amid one of the worst outbreaks and animal crises ever... 

CoJ, City Power unveil first EV charging stations as metro electrifies its fleet

Metropolitan electricity supplier City Power has officially unveiled electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its offices in Johannesburg for Phase 1 of an EV charging station rollout programme.... 

Premier expects at least 20% full-year earnings rise

Fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Premier Group has advised that its earnings per share (EPS) will increase by at least 20% for the financial year ending March 31. The group expects its EPS... 

Tau gazettes new 74% import tariff on some steel products from Asia

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has gazetted recommendations by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) on new import taxes for steel from China,... 

Alliance for Water Stewardship launches new, more pragmatic standard

Water is fast becoming a greater risk in company supply chains, with one in five companies now reporting significant water-related supply chain risks and tens of billions of dollars in value at... 

Altona announces dual listing on OTCQB

London-listed Altona Rare Earths’ ordinary shares have been approved for cross-trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, in the US, effective March 19. This dual listing on a recognised US platform is... 

Larger-than-expected harvest realising for wine grape producers

South African wine grape producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate indicating a larger harvest and quality indicators showing strong potential... 

Cesa Infrastructure Indaba calls for South Africa-first mindset

Speakers at Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) Infrastructure Indaba, in KwaZulu-Natal, having recognised how infrastructure remains the backbone of economic growth, social development... 

ACI keeps steady in fourth quarter, will need more interest rate easing to grow

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) increased only marginally, by 0.3%, year-on-year but decreased by 1.1% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, remaining at about 100. The index was... 

WGC unpacks gold, silver market differences as investors seek crisis diversification

During times of global uncertainty and geopolitical uncertainty, commodities such as gold and silver tend to benefit from increased demand; however, the World Gold Council (WGC) says the demand... 

Astral confident interim EPS will rise by 365%

Integrated poultry producer Astral Foods expects to deliver another robust set of results for the six months ending March 31, notwithstanding the backdrop of constrained consumer spending in South... 

Coal prices poised for increase as LNG spikes on the back of Iran war

Coal miners are poised to benefit from a rising coal price as a result of the Iran war, says Bloomberg Intelligence. Analysts at the market research firm say if the Iran war disrupts liquefied... 

Sovereign announces first measured category of resources at Kasiya

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has published an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Kasiya project, in Malawi, which grew the combined measured and indicated rutile resources by... 

Rome confident about more tin resources as Kalayi drilling nears completion

As Aim-listed Rome Resources nears the end of a drill programme on the Kalayi prospect within the Bisie North project area, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the company confirms it has... 

Gem Diamonds posts $104m attributable loss amid rough diamond market downturn

Like most diamond miners, London-listed Gem Diamonds has been experiencing marked weakness in the diamond market, which led to the company reporting a loss of $9.1-million before exceptional items... 

DMPR fast-tracks domestic petroleum policy in bid for resilience  

As the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) works to enact new oil and gas-focused frameworks and regulations to promote local production and ensure the country is not as dependent... 

Eskom’s direct customers to pay 8.76% more from April

Eskom will start implementing a tariff increase of 8.76% from April 1, as approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for the 2026/27 financial year. This tariff adjustment will... 

Vopak, RBIDZ commit to advance gas infrastructure in Richards Bay

Netherlands-headquartered tank storage and terminal operator Vopak’s local subsidiary, Vopak South Africa, together with Transnet Pipelines, on March 13 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)... 

Optimisation ensures power savings for producers

A holistic and optimised system of energy efficient motors, variable-speed drives and software packages can achieve up to 40% electricity savings and significantly lower total cost of ownership for... 

Rainbow Chicken declares maiden interim dividend

Having implemented a solid growth strategy and experiencing a period of strong demand, lower input prices and a stronger rand, fully integrated chicken and animal feed producer Rainbow Chicken has... 

PTM signs agreement with agents for at-the-market offerings this year

TSX-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) has entered into a new equity distribution agreement with agents BMO Nesbitt Burns, Beacon Securities and BMO Capital Markets for the 2026 iteration of the... 

Questions linger on the sustainability of continued GDP growth

South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, with GDP having expanded by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth for the country,... 

Mining of critical minerals not as big an emissions contributor as many expect - ICMM

Responsible mining organisation ICMM confirms in a new research report that mining for minerals important for the green transition and sustainable development is not a major source of... 

Gold, silver prices lower as concerns over Middle East conflict ease

Precious metals refiner Heraeus says the initial safe haven boost to gold has faded, with the gold price still suffering from the fallout of the rapid rally to its record high. Safe-haven... 

Kenmare considers international arbitration over tax changes

London-listed Kenmare Resources says it may have to initiate international arbitration proceedings to resolve matters with the Mozambican government on terms related to processing and export... 

Costs, imports eat away at Mpact’s profits but 2026 is poised for growth

After experiencing a demanding period in the year ended December 31, 2025, JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact has managed to grow underlying earnings before...