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Alcoa is well positioned to operate South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium, says Pillay
Updated 3 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

As a global producer of materials across the aluminium value chain, Alcoa Corporation is well positioned to operate South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium business into the future, South32 COO Africa Noel Pillay stated categorically on Wednesday, July... 

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EMA 2026 partners with K9 Project Watchdog to support wildlife protection efforts
EMA 2026 partners with K9 Project Watchdog to support wildlife protection efforts
1st July 2026

Leading mining exhibition Electra Mining Africa 2026 has named South African National Parks Honorary Rangers K9 Project Watchdog as its official charity partner, providing a platform to raise... 


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South32 to sell most of its aluminium assets to Alcoa Corporation for up to $5.6bn
1st July 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified miner South32 has signed a binding conditional agreement to sell its aluminium value chain assets, including its interest in Worsley Alumina, in Australia, and Hillside Aluminium, in... 


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South Africa's top court says bank rand-rigging case can proceed
1st July 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that competition authorities can pursue forex-rigging claims against six banks including JPMorgan Chase, BNP Paribas and HSBC, clearing the way... 


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Stellantis expects to make decision on South African plant in coming months
30th June 2026 By: Reuters

Stellantis is still reviewing plans for a proposed manufacturing plant in South Africa's Eastern Cape province and expects to make a decision in the coming months, the company's local manager said... 


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Ramaphosa reshuffles Cabinet following DA request
30th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that, following consultation with the leadership of the DA, a member of the Government of National Unity, a number of changes have been made to the national... 


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World's deepest mines
World's deepest mines
26th June 2026

South Africa’s Witwatersrand gold basin dominates the list of the world’s deepest mines, claiming seven of the ten spots. Chasing ever-thinner reef seams buried beneath ancient rock, South African... 


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Dozens of governments sign commitment to boosting energy efficiency – IEA
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Dozens of governments have issued a joint statement agreeing to make energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy in recognition of its critical role in building resilience against future... 


Africa saw the strongest air passenger growth in May, reports IATA
30th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has reported that total global air passenger traffic fell by -2.2%, year-on-year, in... 


Group Five exits business rescue with full creditor repayment
Group Five exits business rescue with full creditor repayment
30th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Group Five Construction and Group Five Limited, Dave Lake and Peter van den Steen of Metis Strategic Advisors, have confirmed the formal termination of... 


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DRDGOLD’s R8bn internally funded capital programme forging steadily ahead
30th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Gold-from-mine-waste company DRDGOLD is looking at organic growth of 40% in throughput and 30% in output, using internally funded cash flows and infrastructure that can facilitate additional... 


SepHold grows full-year revenue, net profit
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) reported that group consolidated revenue for the financial year ended March 31 increased to R1.29-billion, up from... 


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Project readiness is main constraint, not capital, in South Africa's infrastructure opportunities
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure projects are indeed attracting private-sector capital, but the main challenge for South Africa is developing a robust pipeline of bankable projects that provide investors with the... 


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330 MW Impofu Wind Farm cluster enters into commercial operation
30th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The full 330 MW Impofu Wind Farm cluster, located in the Kouga and Nelson Mandela Bay municipalities of the Eastern Cape, has entered into commercial operation. The cluster comprises three 110 MW... 


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Shell nears $1bn South Africa fuel stations sale to Adnoc unit
30th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Shell is nearing the sale of its fuel stations in South Africa to a unit of Abu Dhabi’s biggest oil company in a deal valued at about $1-billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Shell... 


Vodacom completes acquisition of additional 20% stake in Safaricom
30th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group has completed the acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom, increasing its shareholding to about 55%. This followed the staying of a conservatory order... 


South Africa's economic recovery entering uncertain phase amid growing pressure
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa’s economy remains on a recovery path, but rising global pressures and cost dynamics are slowing momentum and reshaping the outlook for the months ahead, says professional services firm... 


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Magazine round up | 26 June 2026
Magazine round up | 26 June 2026

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DISTINCT SECTORS: The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed regret over some parts of the Industrial Development Strategy 2026 released by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition this month. The council is especially perturbed by the strategy’s move to link beneficiation conditions to the issuance of mining rights. Mining and beneficiation, the council avers, are separate and distinct economic sectors in the mineral value chain. “Beneficiation cannot, and must not, be imposed on mining because beneficiation forms part of manufacturing and overall industrialisation,” CEO Mzila Mthenjane argues.
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The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed regret over some parts of the Industrial Development Strategy 2026 released by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition this month. The... 

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South Africa must pursue every viable route to greater industrialisation

In a period where change is proving to be rapid and consequential, South Africa’s public and private sectors should go all out to collaboratively pursue every viable route to greater... 

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Firm timetable needed

The deadline has arrived for the Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) to deliver its detailed proposal and implementation plan for establishing a new State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO).... 

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Pontsho Twala, director of the Wits Mining Institute
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This week we profile Pontsho Twala, director of the Wits Mining Institute, a multidisciplinary research institute that undertakes research in the mining sector, with a strong focus on technology,... 

WEATHER WARNING: In early June, the World Meteorological Organisation confirmed that there were indications of a potentially strong El Niño event developing. Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, these conditions are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather over the coming months. For South Africa, that portends a possible drought, with implications for food prices and security.
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In early June, the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that there were indications of a potentially strong El Niño event developing. Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical... 

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Energy and Densification Systems (EDS) has developed equipment for crushing, milling, blending and densifying products. Based on its globally...

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