TIA 2.0 aims to spearhead innovation

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), is entering a new stage for the agency, TIA 2.0, to position the agency at the... 

Petrol prices to increase, but some relief for diesel prices

The prices of petrol 93 and 95 (ULP and LRP) are both set to increase by R1.43 a litre, effective June 3, while diesel prices are set to decrease by R3.25 a litre (0.05% sulphur) and R2.62 a litre... 

DEE to assess next steps for energy performance certificate registrations

Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has commended owners of large public and private buildings that have registered their properties for an Energy Performance Certificate... 

Glencore-Merafe venture withdraws Section 189 process

The Glencore-Merafe chrome venture has withdrawn a Section 189 process following the approval of a proposed discounted tariff for South African ferrochrome producers by the National Energy... 

AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 

Oriole increases ownership in Cameroon project to 50%

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has completed the acquisition of a 10% interest in Oriole Mbe from its local partners BEIG3 and Roxane Minerals for $100 000 in cash, as part of a corporate restructure... 

South Africa must continue to pursue reform programme to maintain stability – BLSA

The decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last week to hike interest rates by 25 basis points in response to rising global inflation is the correct call, business organisation Business... 

Organisations keen on digital ecosystem, but execution lags – AVEVA, IMD report

Industrial software company AVEVA and global business school IMD launched the inaugural ‘Industrial Intelligence Report on Digital Ecosystems and the Future of Connected Industries’ at AVEVA World... 

Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 

Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 

South African company takes home first prize at AVEVA World 2026

Specialist South African packaged wastewater treatment plant service provider Calcamite was crowned the winner of industrial software company AVEVA’s Sustainable Impact Award 2026.   The... 

AVEVA bolsters product innovation

In the world of software-as-a-service, the pace at which industrial software company AVEVA is innovating and upgrading its portfolio has increased dramatically, chief product officer Rob McGreevy... 

AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at global conference

In a volatile world, with multiple paradigm shifts and transitions unfolding, unprecedented levels of technology growth offer many opportunities that can be leveraged. Industrial software company... 

Council highlights platinum’s role in producing crystals for electronics, optics

Industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council has highlighted the importance of platinum‑based equipment for producing large, flawless crystals for electronics and optics... 

Lithium Argentina secures RIGI approval for its Cauchari-Olaroz expansion

The expansion of lithium carbonate producer Lithium Argentina’s Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operation has been approved by an evaluation committee under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive... 

Lithium Americas progresses Nevada project, but tariffs weigh on costs

Construction at TSX-listed Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project, in Humboldt County, Nevada, is accelerating toward mechanical completion in late 2027, the company highlights in a statement on... 

Cornish secures £52m investment for UK tin project

Aim-listed Cornish Metals has entered into secured credit facilities with the National Wealth Fund and Vision Blue Resources, totalling about £52-million, to support the continued development of... 

Perseus continues to progress Tanzania project to first gold

ASX-listed Perseus Mining’s 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, continues its push towards first gold production in the first quarter of the 2027 calendar year. Four out of the seven... 

Metals One signs uranium waste dump treatment agreement with DISA

Critical and precious metals project developer and investor Metals One has signed an agreement with materials liberation company DISA Technologies to seek to evaluate and, if successful, treat... 

Arafura signs offtake term sheet with Traxys North America

ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has signed a binding offtake term sheet with global physical trader Traxys North America to support the revitalisation and onshoring of domestic manufacturing across... 

Denison progressing activity at Canada’s latest large-scale uranium mine

Uranium miner Denison Mines’ Phoenix In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mine in February became the first large-scale Canadian uranium mining project in over 20 years to receive all regulatory approvals... 

Defense Metals starts pilot flotation test programme at Canada project

TSX-V-listed Defense Metals has started a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test programme for its wholly-owned Wicheeda rare earth project, located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.... 

Study reveals strong economics for Resolute’s potential second Côte d’Ivoire mine

ASX-listed Resolute Mining says the results of a scoping study for the ABC project, in Côte d’Ivoire, based on an existing 2.16-million-ounce gold mineral resource estimate (MRE), confirm the... 

Economy still highly concentrated, but positive trends abound, report shows

South Africa’s economy remains highly concentrated, with about one-third to one-half of 228 economic subsectors still ranked as highly or moderately concentrated; however, there are positive trends... 

Mosaic swings to a first-quarter loss

NYSE-listed the Mosaic Company posted a net loss of $258-million for the first quarter of this year, compared with net income of $238-million reported for the first quarter of 2025. Mosaic’s North... 

BLSA CEO calls for economic impact assessment of draft procurement regulations

The draft procurement regulations published in April propose extensive set-asides for 100%-black-owned businesses; however, National Treasury has not produced an economic impact analysis showing... 

Anson subsidiary admitted to US Defence Industrial Base Consortium

ASX-listed Anson Resources’ wholly owned US subsidiary A1 Lithium has been admitted as a member of the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). The DIBC is a US Department of War- (DoW-)... 

K+S raises full-year Ebitda guidance

Raw material group K+S has raised its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) guidance for the 2026 financial year to €630-million to €730-million, from the previous... 

FMR secures access to Chilean copper prospects

ASX-listed FMR Resources has entered into a conditional binding term sheet and secured exclusive access to the La Lorena project, which the company describes as a highly prospective and largely... 

MRE confirms significant strontium resource at Aldoro’s Namibia project

An independent Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate (MRE) for ASX-listed Aldoro Resources’ 85%-owned Kameelburg rare earth element/strontium/niobium project, in Namibia,... 

Dateline reports strong BFS for California gold, rare earths project

ASX-listed Dateline Resources says the results of the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for its 100%-owned Colosseum gold and rare earth element (REE) project, in San Bernardino County, California,... 

Canyon shores up rail, port influence for Cameroon project

ASX-listed Canyon Resources’ in-country subsidiary Camalco Cameroon has increased its equity holding in Camrail from 9.1% to 26.9% through a cash consideration of about A$23.8-million, representing... 

Emmerson issues scheme booklet for proposed takeover by Pan African

ASX-listed Emmerson Resources on May 8 registered its scheme booklet with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Emmerson previously entered into binding scheme implementation... 

Masterclass unpacks global mining waste opportunity

As traditional ore grades continue to decline and global demand for critical minerals increases, historic tailings dams and mine waste deposits present strategic, high-value resource assets, with... 

Minerals Council hosts Missing Persons Locator Systems Day of Learning

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa on May 8 hosted the Missing Persons Locator Systems Day of Learning Workshop, aimed at enhancing safety, improving emergency response... 

Petra mulls options for Finsch mine amid cost pressures, suspends production guidance at Cullinan

London-listed Petra Diamonds has embarked on an immediate cost and capital expenditure (capex) reduction assessment to preserve liquidity across the group and is considering suspending further... 

WDC appoints new president, VP

Ronnie VanderLinden was appointed the new president of industry organisation the World Diamond Council (WDC) at its 2026 AGM, in Antwerp, Belgium on May 7, succeeding Feriel Zerouki. Taking office... 

Ivanhoe swings to a first-quarter loss on DRC tax settlement; increases full-year exploration spend

Canadian miner Ivanhoe Mines posted a loss of $2-million and a total comprehensive loss of $35-million for the quarter ended March 31 – the first quarter of its 2026 financial year – compared with... 

S&P PMI at 44-month high in April, but input cost pressures soar to a 30-month high

The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to a 44-month high in April, which S&P Global Market Intelligence senior economist David Owen says marked a surprise boost to the... 

Jubilee’s nine-month copper output up 28.7% y/y

Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee Metals’ total saleable copper production for the nine months ended March 31 increased by 28.7% year-on-year to 2 177 t....