Landis+Gyr EMEA launches electricity smart meter at Enlit Africa

Multinational electronics company Landis+Gyr Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) unveiled its latest electricity smart metering innovation, the E480 DIN-Rail meter, at the Enlit Africa 2026... 

MC Mining appoints new chairperson

ASX- and JSE-listed MC Mining has appointed Jianheng (Albert) Deng as nonexecutive chairperson of the board with effect from May 19, succeeding Mathews Senosi who has served as interim chairperson.... 

Wia Gold embarks on A$92m placement to advance Namibia gold project

ASX-listed Wia Gold says it has received binding commitments to raise A$92-million through the issue of about 200-million new shares at A$0.46 a share to new and existing, institutional and... 

CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network on the N3 corridor

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has launched the first of two off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor,... 

Harmony reports strong third-quarter results, on track to meet full-year guidance

JSE-listed Harmony Gold has delivered a solid operating performance for the nine months to March 31, reflecting an excellent third quarter with improvements across all key operational metrics. In... 

Middle East conflict, regionalisation of markets contribute to shift in PGM sourcing, trade

The risk of a protracted US-Iran conflict, the accelerating regionalisation of PGM markets, alongside the launch of platinum and palladium futures on China’s Guangzhou Futures Exchange, represents... 

WeBuyCars confident of meeting growth targets, despite short term pressure

JSE-listed WeBuyCars has reported group revenue of R14.2-billion for the six months ended March 31, an increase of 7.8% year-on-year. The company reports that buying and selling volumes of 95 328... 

Logistics reforms deliver results, but momentum must accelerate – Mavuso

As South Africa continues to grapple with the issue of unemployment, competitive logistics is required to drive economic growth and job creation. In her latest newsletter, Business Leadership South... 

Exxaro opens new Mine 1 at Matla

Diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has officially opened the new Mine 1 operation at its Matla coal mine, in Mpumalanga, following a strategic expansion to support continuous... 

Mining production up by 2.5% y/y, mineral sales rise by 30.2% y/y in March

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that the country’s mining production increased by 2.5% year-on-year in March, with platinum group metals (PGMs), gold and manganese ore having made the... 

As tech adoption for health, safety increases, professional accountability still essential – panel

While organisations are increasingly adopting technologies to improve workplace health, safety and security, employers and qualified professionals remain responsible for ensuring compliance with... 

Sedfa, CIDB launch R300m Construction Fund

The Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) and construction industry regulator the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) have launched the R300-million Construction Fund –... 

Sungrow powers up Zambia’s largest single solar PV project

Chinese solar and storage solutions manufacturer Sungrow has reported that Zambia’s largest single solar PV project, the 136 MW Itimpi Phase II plant in Kitwe, came online on April 30. Owned and... 

Caledonia benefits from high gold price, despite lower first-quarter output

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining has reported that the group’s financial performance in the first quarter ended March 31 benefitted from a higher gold price, which offset the impact of lower production.... 

Policy frictions, trade disruptions shape metal flows – report

As news of a potential agreement at a permanent end to the conflict between the US and Iran broke on May 6, oil prices fell, prompting rallies of stocks and precious metals, says metals refinery... 

Galantas Gold to embark on $85m private placement

Aim-listed Galantas Gold Corporation is seeking to raise up to $85-million, through a brokered private placement of up to 154.55-million units of Galantas at $0.55 a piece, to fund exploration and... 

Cameco temporarily halts production at northern Saskatchewan sites amid flooding

Amid flooding in the region of its northern Saskatchewan sites, in Canada, TSX-listed Cameco has temporarily halted production activities at its Key Lake mill and reduced activity at its McArthur... 

Inomin appoints new exploration VP

TSX-V-listed Inomin Mines has appointed Victor Jaramillo exploration VP to help advance the company’s Beaver-Lynx polymetallic project and evaluate new acquisition opportunities. Jaramillo brings... 

Joburg advances waste-to-energy project to divert 500 000 t/y from landfill

The City of Johannesburg says it is advancing the procurement of its Alternative Waste Treatment Technology (AWTT) project. The project is a waste-to-energy initiative aimed at diverting about 500... 

RBM hosts Ramaphosa during landmark visit as company marks 50 years

Mining giant Rio Tinto’s subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) hosted president Cyril Ramaphosa during his visit to the Richards Bay region on May 7, marking his first official visit to the... 

URU begins ground-based EM survey at South African nickel project

The ground-based frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) survey at Aim-listed URU Metals’ Zeb nickel project, located on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex, in South Africa, has begun. The... 

Successful Karowe financing strategy ensures ‘transformational’ quarter for Lucara

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation has reported a ‘transformational’ first quarter of the year, with the successful completion of its equity and bond financings for the Karowe underground... 

Construction at Malawi rare earths project advancing on schedule – Lindian

ASX-listed Lindian Resources says construction activity at its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, continues to advance across all major work fronts, with strong progress recorded across... 

Santam, weather service partner on early warning, forecasting capabilities

Insurance provider Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to sponsor the installation of nine automatic weather stations (AWS) across the country, with the aim of... 

Wesizwe expects to report 170% to 190% increase in full-year EPS

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum expects to report earnings per share (EPS) of between 8.58c and 11.03c for the financial year ended December 31. That represents an increase of between 170% and 190% on... 

Republic of Guinea, GAC, EGA reach agreement

Guinea, represented by its Minister of Mines and Geology Bouna Sylla, has reached an amicable settlement with Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to definitively... 

Busa calls for quicker rail reform implementation as fuel prices impact on business

The significant increase in fuel prices in April and May is no longer a short-term pricing shock that businesses can ride out, says Business Unity South Africa CEO Khulekani Mathe, adding that... 

Sibanye-Stillwater launches cash tender offer for outstanding debt securities

Mining and metals company Sibanye-Stillwater has begun capital management measures to reduce its gross debt through the purchase of outstanding debt securities, funded in part by the proposed... 

ZIOC provides update on strategic investment in iron ore project

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has successfully completed the project development strategy programme for its Zanaga iron-ore project, in Congo-Brazzaville, which now includes the results... 

Kaoko debuts on ASX following strongly supported A$6.5m IPO

Copper exploration and development company Kaoko Metals has announced its official listing on the ASX, with its shares scheduled to start trading on May 7. Kaoko explains that the listing follows... 

DRDGOLD delivers strong first-quarter output, financial results

JSE-listed DRDGOLD has delivered strong operational and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, driven by higher throughput, disciplined cost management and continued exposure to a... 

Giyani reports positive results from Phase 2 of Digital DNA programme

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has reported that successful interim results for high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) produced from its demonstration plant in, Johannesburg, South Africa, have been... 

GoldStone more stable, confident following strengthening of board, successful funding

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has reported that, with a restructured board and secured funding in place, the company is now operating from a more stable and confident position. In a May 5... 

Kodal continues operations in Mali, maintains project interest

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has reported that, following recent security incidents and unrest in parts of Mali, the Bougoini lithium project remains unaffected, with operations continuing as usual.... 

Caledonia confirms Ndlovu’s appointment as chairperson

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining has confirmed that, as previously guided, July Ndlovu has been appointed chairperson. He succeeds John Kelly, who stepped down as chairperson. 

UCT-led study reveals clues to the origin of the world’s largest diamonds

The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular and resorbed (CLIPPIR) – form have... 

Rainbow Rare Earths mulls US listing

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has informed shareholders that its board of directors is initiating a process to evaluate the potential benefits to the company of carrying out a stock exchange... 

Mintek creates MinBind to unlock value of low-grade ore

As South African mining companies navigate the complexities caused by decades of intensive extraction, which have significantly reduced the availability of the world’s richest and most accessible... 

Royal Bafokeng Nation joins global indigenous leaders at First Nations Conference in Canada

The Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN), from South Africa’s North West province, participated in the ninth edition of the First Nations Canada Major Projects Coalition Conference, with Kgosi Leruo... 

Hefty petrol, diesel price increases announced for May, despite fuel levy cuts

Despite the National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources' (DMPR's) decision to extend the cut in the fuel levies for petrol and diesel for May, hefty increases of R3.27 a...