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Kimberley

Kimberley is the capital city of the Northern Cape province in South Africa. The city has a population of about 225 000 and serves as the administrative and economic centre of the province. Kimberley is historically renowned as the site of the world's largest hand-dug excavation, the Big Hole, which was created during the diamond rush of the late nineteenth century. The city's economy was traditionally dominated by diamond mining, with De Beers establishing its headquarters there in 1888. Today, Kimberley's economic base has diversified to include government services, retail, agriculture and tourism, though mining remains significant. The city is home to the McGregor Museum, the Kimberley Mine Museum and the William Humphreys Art Gallery, which attract visitors interested in the region's mining heritage. Kimberley is a transport hub with road and rail links to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Bloemfontein, and it hosts Kimberley Airport. The city has faced economic challenges in recent decades as mining activity has declined, prompting efforts to attract investment in renewable energy, agriculture and other sectors. Kimberley was founded in 1871 following the discovery of diamonds on the site and was named after the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Kimberley.

Kimberley Updates


Aerial view of the Ekapa mine
Ekapa mine placed on market as liquidators seek investor to preserve operations
11th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The joint provisional liquidators of Ekapa Minerals and Ekapa Resources have launched a formal process to sell the Ekapa Diamond Mine, targeting both domestic and international investors, as... 


JMC expresses condolences following fatal incident at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Kloof 8 shaft
7th May 2026

The Junior Mining Council (JMC) extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of two employees who tragically lost their lives following a mining incident at... 


JMC calls on workers to commemorate Workers’ Day 2026 in honour of contributions of junior mine workers
4th May 2026

The Junior Mining Council (JMC), on Friday, 1 May 2026, joined the nation in observing Workers’ Day in honour of the contributions of junior mine workers across South Africa.  JMC President Fred... 


Northern Cape investment commitments
Investors commit R105bn-plus to Northern Cape development
1st May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s minerals-endowed Northern Cape province has attracted more than R105-billion in investment pledges in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects, with an expected 19... 


Investors commit over R105 billion to Northern Cape economic development
Investors commit over R105 billion to Northern Cape economic development
22nd April 2026

The Northern Cape province has announced that over R105 billion in pledges have been made by investors in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects in the Northern Cape, with an... 


Minerals Council attends memorial service for deceased Ekapa mineworkers
Minerals Council attends memorial service for deceased Ekapa mineworkers
17th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Minerals Council South Africa joined Ekapa Minerals in commemorating the loss of five colleagues at a memorial service at the company’s mine in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, on April 17.... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (17/04/2026)
17th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about N Cape investment, BHP workshops and Namibia's green hydrogen breakthrough. 


Northern Cape investment commitments
Investors commit R105-billion-plus to Northern Cape development
16th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s minerals-endowed Northern Cape province has attracted more than R105-billion in investment pledges in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects, with an expected 19... 


National government puts its weight behind Northern Cape economic growth plans
National government puts its weight behind Northern Cape economic growth plans
15th April 2026

Three national government ministers participated in the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley today, speaking in support of the province’s aggressive economic growth... 


Northern Cape Investment Conference oversubscribed as investors flock to seek opportunities in SA’s new growth frontier
14th April 2026

The first Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference, which got underway in Kimberley this week, and attracted over 900 stakeholders, foreign dignitaries and prospective investors keen to explore... 


Northern Cape highlights compelling investment opportunities
8th April 2026

The Northern Cape province is ideally positioned to serve as the next economic and industrial growth node for South Africa, with compelling investment opportunities for global investors. This is... 


Underground at Orion's PCZM copper and zinc mine in Prieska.
South Africa’s State-owned IDC to convert Orion loan into equity
2nd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has agreed to convert its convertible loan facility to the Sydney-and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals into equity. Orion is... 


Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul.
Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's Northern Cape province has the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani... 


The Northern Cape is highlighting the many opportunities it offers investors
24th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

A high-ranking delegation from the Northern Cape provincial government recently highlighted investment opportunities in the province. The delegation was led by Premier Dr Zamani Saul, and included... 


Mantashe, committee chairperson welcome recovery of Ekapa mineworkers’ bodies
Mantashe, committee chairperson welcome recovery of Ekapa mineworkers’ bodies
23rd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, on March 23, conducted an oversight visit to Ekapa Minerals’s Joint Shaft mine in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, where recovery operations... 


Sheffield withdraws March outlook after operational issues at Thunderbird
Sheffield withdraws March outlook after operational issues at Thunderbird
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mineral sands producer Sheffield Resources has withdrawn its production and shipment outlook for the March 2026 quarter for the Thunderbird mineral sands mine, citing operational disruptions at the... 


SLURRY-RELATED VALVES
BMG’s Fluid Technology division plays a major role in the local valves sector, through the design, distribution, support and repair of a broad range of slurry-related valves
Engineered valves support mining uptime
6th March 2026

BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied, meet the exact requirements of... 


Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings
Tshidi Mndzebele
6th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings, a provider of engineering, procurement and construction management services 


Hope Comes Closer to Home as Vedanta Zinc International and Northern Cape Provincial Government Open JF “Boeboe” van Wyk Oncology Centre
Hope Comes Closer to Home as Vedanta Zinc International and Northern Cape Provincial Government Open JF “Boeboe” van Wyk Oncology Centre
3rd March 2026

A new chapter in accessible healthcare has begun for the Northern Cape’s Namakwa District as Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), in partnership with the Northern Cape Provincial Government,... 


AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa
Unions express anger, dismay over Ekapa's liquidation plans
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trade union UASA says it is "deeply saddened" by Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals' plans to apply for liquidation while workers, families and the broader mining community are still coping with... 


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