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Grindrod Shipping to sell tanker for $30m
18th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed global maritime transportation services company Grindrod Shipping has entered into a contract to sell its 2016-built medium-range product tanker Matuku for $30-million.... 


Chile copper mines dodge radical changes as convention vote ends
Chile copper mines dodge radical changes as convention vote ends
16th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Major copper producers from BHP Group to Freeport-McMoRan will likely avoid drastic changes in the way they do business in Chile as writers of a new constitution wrapped up deliberations on mining... 


By Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
Mining sector offers significant opportunity in enabling economic growth with a multiplier effect
12th May 2022

South Africa’s economy was built on its mining industry prowess which not only helped to fund the country’s infrastructure but also precipitated the growth of a number of a number of supporting... 


Artisanal and Small Scale-Mining Policy aimed at addressing illegal mining
10th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Illegal mining is a critical challenge in the South African mining and minerals industry and, in response, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on March 30 published the Artisanal... 


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The Youth Employment Service partners with mining companies to help achieve objectives detailed in the Mining Charter
How the mining sector can unearth SA’s most valuable resource with YES
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African mining industry can play an important part in tackling the country’s unemployment crisis, particularly when it comes to youth employment and the upliftment of mining communities.... 


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Customers gain from Kwatani-Sandvik tie-up
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Both local and foreign customers – as well as mineral processing original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) looking for specialised solutions – are set to benefit from the recent acquisition of... 


Webber Wentzel makes recommendations to bolster mining industry attractiveness
6th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Webber Wentzel’s team of mining experts has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa and Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, in their upcoming addresses at the Mining Indaba,... 


SA mining looks to the long term despite its waning standing on the investment attractiveness index
6th May 2022

By Charles Young (Partner and Head of Mining), Wandisile Mandlana (Partner), and Ross McLean (Senior Associate), Bowmans South Africa In the latest Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has announced encouraging results from its maiden drilling programme across the Koperberg–Carolusberg line of intrusions at the Okiep copper project. 


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Woodside posts solid quarter
26th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has delivered a solid quarter of production as it readies for a merger with diversified miner BHP’s petroleum assets. Production volumes for the three months to March... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana makes a case for mobilised support at IMF
25th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana has reiterated the South African national government’s stance on the persistent conflict in Ukraine, stating that diplomacy and dialogue are key to restoring... 


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Local industry waiting for regulatory certainty
22nd April 2022

The local industry is cautiously anticipating the content of the amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), which were alluded to by the Department of Mineral... 


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Drive tech company joins Indaba community
22nd April 2022

On its return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the Investing in African Mining Indaba is "looking forward to a reunion like no other" and, for the first time in its... 


Lynas post record quarter, expects higher demand
12th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths miner Lynas has reported record sales revenues of A$327.7-million for the three months to March, as market demand increased. Sales revenue in the previous quarter reached A$202.7-million. 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals made a "significant" copper discovery at the project in February 2022. 


Turning property into prosperity in 2022
30th March 2022

While South Africa’s property market has been sluggish over the past five years, it is starting to show encouraging signs of improvement, says Bheki Vilakazi, Managing Director of SVA... 


Rand Water dismisses incompetence accusations
29th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bulk water service provider Rand Water chairperson Advocate Matshidiso Hashatse has rubbished allegations of incompetence made by Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga. The allegations... 


Miners gather in copper capital facing ‘another world’ of tumult
29th March 2022 By: Bloomberg

The last time the copper industry gathered in Santiago, prices were below $3/lb amid concerns over a slowdown in Chinese demand, and there was little talk of supply-chain woes or inflation. Now... 


Anglo looks to the sea as water scarcity hits Chile copper mines
29th March 2022 By: Bloomberg

With no letup in Chile’s years-long drought, Anglo American is looking at developing a desalination project in partnership with State-owned Codelco, Japan’s Mitsui & Co. and a local water utility.... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says all levers to be used to cushion country against rising fuel and food prices
17th March 2022 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will use all the levers at its disposal to cushion South Africans from the effects of rising fuel and food prices, including by speedily implementing... 


Rusal diverts ore to Ireland after Ukraine plant shuttered
16th March 2022 By: Reuters

Russian aluminium giant Rusal is diverting bauxite cargoes from Guinea to its refinery in Ireland after the original destination in Ukraine shut down because of the Russian invasion, shipping data... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has made a "significant" copper discovery within its Okiep copper project. 


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Russia’s palladium exports face disruption from flight bans
1st March 2022 By: Bloomberg

Palladium supplies from top producer Russia face disruption from widespread flight bans, with companies looking to find alternative means to export the precious metal. The metal that’s mostly used... 


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Hybrid solutions can be more affordable – firm
18th February 2022

Globally, mining is well-known as an energy-intensive sector, a situation that is further aggravated by a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, explains consulting firm Economic Development Solutions MD... 


Tharisa finalises landmark BBBEE deal
16th February 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals and chrome producer Tharisa has acquired the remaining 26% shareholding in Tharisa Minerals, in what is a landmark broad-based black economic... 


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Iamgold appoints RCF nominees to board, names Belanger chair
14th February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Iamgold has reached an agreement with shareholder Resource Capital Fund VII, managed by RCF Management, to make changes to its board of directors. RCF nominees Maryse Belanger, David... 


French aircraft selected for British VIP requirement
9th February 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

French aerospace group Dassault Aviation, renowned for its fighter and business jets, has secured a prestigious order, albeit indirectly. Two of the French group’s Falcon 900LX business jets will... 


Chile committee votes to scrap water rights for mines and farms
4th February 2022 By: Bloomberg

A proposal to annul water rights granted to Chile’s private sector over the past four decades was approved in an initial vote by an environmental committee as part of the process to draft a new... 


Iamgold's Westwood mine
Iamgold hits back at RCF’s board revamp demands, criticism
3rd February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Iamgold has hit back at criticism from 5.2% shareholder RCF Management regarding the company’s management and boardroom, arguing that the US investment fund is putting its interest... 


RCF pushes for leadership change at Iamgold
1st February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Resource Capital Fund VII, which owns about 5.2% of the shares of Canadian miner Iamgold, on Tuesday announced that it would be nominating a slate of at least three director candidates to provide... 


Air Seychelles again certified by international safety audit
1st February 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Air Seychelles, the national flag carrier for the Indian Ocean island group country, has announced that it has again been certified under the Iata Operational Safety Audit (Iosa). Iata is the... 


Iamgold announces Charter's retirement
31st January 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian gold mining company Iamgold on Sunday announced that Don Charter had retired from the board as chairperson, stating that the move was consistent with longstanding plans and in line with... 


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Airbus avails previous generation Beluga’s for private oversized air cargo charter
27th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is making its fleet of iconic whale-shaped Beluga Super Transporter (ST) aircraft available to private clients for abnormal air freight transportation requirements.... 


Chile's Constitution drafters want to annul mining concessions in indigenous lands
27th January 2022 By: Bloomberg

A proposal to suspend mining and forestry concessions that infringe on indigenous territories in Chile was approved in the first instance by an environmental committee as part of the drafting of a... 


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Battery metals could attain strategic mineral status
21st January 2022 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Law firm Beech Veltman states that, in terms of the developments regarding the production and beneficiation of base metals, particularly battery metals, current legislative frameworks in South... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Initial drilling assays from the maiden drilling programme at the Okiep copper projct have delivered very positive results. 


Lynas posts record revenues
19th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths miner Lynas has reported record sales revenue for the three months to December, reflecting strong customer demand. The ASX-listed company on Wednesday reported that revenue for the... 


Alexander Forbes Investments CEO Ann Leepile
Ann Leepile appointed CEO of Alexander Forbes Investments
10th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed financial services group Alexander Forbes has appointed Ann Leepile as CEO of Alexander Forbes Investments, effective from February 1. “Leepile is ideally placed to lead the next phase... 


BLSA supports Zondo Commission’s National Charter against Corruption recommendation
10th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Following the release of the first Zondo Commission report last week and recommendations for developing a National Charter against Corruption, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi... 


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Minerals Council backs State capture commission’s recommendations
6th January 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa on Thursday endorsed the recommendations of the first report of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. The Minerals Council said these recommendations, aimed at... 


Zondo Commission recommends anti-corruption charter, agency be established
5th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has recommended that a National Charter against Corruption be adopted by government, the business sector and relevant stakeholders and that an independent Public... 


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Airlink aircraft suffers serious damage in birdstrike incident
5th January 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African private-sector regional airline Airlink has confirmed that one of its aircraft suffered a birdstrike, while operating a private charter flight. No passengers or crew were injured, but... 


Eurasian Resources, Sber create ESG Alliance
6th December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified natural resources group Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has joined the first conference by Russian bank Sberbank (Sber) to establish the environmental, social and governance (ESG)... 


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