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Virginia is a city in the Free State province of South Africa. It is located in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality, approximately 120 km north-east of Bloemfontein, the provincial capital. The city forms part of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality alongside neighbouring Welkom and other towns in the goldfields region. Virginia was established in the 1940s as a mining town during the development of the Free State goldfields, one of the most productive gold-mining regions in South Africa. The town was named after the wife of the general manager of one of the early mining companies in the area. Virginia's economy has historically been dominated by gold mining, with several major shafts and operations located in and around the city. In recent years the area has attracted attention for natural gas and helium projects, including the Virginia Gas Project operated by Renergen, which aims to produce liquefied natural gas and helium from underground reserves. The city serves as a residential and service centre for mining and energy operations in the Free State goldfields. Virginia's population is estimated at around 150,000 people. The city has faced economic challenges as gold mining has declined, prompting diversification efforts into other sectors including energy and gas production.

Virginia Updates


Uranium oxide
Neo Energy remains confident of securing DMPR approvals, despite delays
4th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium and gold company Neo Energy Metals has informed shareholders that it and Sibanye-Stillwater have extended the deadlines to secure regulatory approvals from South Africa's Department of... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
17th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

ASP Isotopes has reported that Phase 1 drilling has been completed ahead of schedule. 


Coal mine site with worker in Colombia
Federal investment continues to transform US coal communities
14th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The US Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) issued $134-million in funding in the 2026 financial year, through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic... 


ASP Isotopes expects first shipments of nuclear medicine, electronics isotopes in 2026
13th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed advanced materials company ASP Isotopes expects to dispatch the first commercial shipments of silicon-28 (Si-28), used to produce advanced electronics, and ytterbium-176... 


Rare earth oxides
Aclara nears completion of Penco Module permitting process
2nd April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
27th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

ASP Isotopes has completed the drilling of the wells required for Phase 1 of the helium project, about four months ahead of schedule. 


An EV being charged
Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids
18th March 2026 By: Reuters

The rising price of gasoline from the Iran war has triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealers and vehicle owners at the pump. For Martin Miller, it presents an opportunity. Miller owns... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump directs Energy Department to issue funds to keep coal plants online
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the Defense Department to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants in his latest effort to boost the coal sector. The move, which was announced... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

ASP Isotopes has reported material operational progress since April 2025, following bridge loan funding provided before completing its acquisition of Renergen.  


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