Fuel retailers urged to diversify forecourt offerings

As the number of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles on the road declines globally and many people continue to work from home, contributing to a gradual decrease in overall fuel consumption,... 

Prolonged Iran war may push copper price below $10 000/t, disrupt sulphuric acid supply

As war in the Middle East continues, a prolonged Iran war would squeeze the big-three copper miners' earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) more than consensus... 

Bezant lifts its stake in Namibia project to 90%

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has acquired an additional 20% shareholding in Hope and Gorob Mining – its 70%-owned Namibian registered holder of the Hope and Gorob mining project. As a result of... 

ASPI subsidiary collaborates with UK university on advanced laser research facility

JSE-listed ASP Isotopes (ASPI) has announced that a UK subsidiary of Quantum Leap Energy (QLE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASPI dedicated to advancing innovative technologies and processes across... 

Rome Resources reports widest intercept to date at Kalayi prospect

Aim-listed Rome Resources has updated shareholders on its drilling operations at its Kalayi prospect, located within the Bisie North project area, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The... 

Kefi raises £941 574 through RetailBook offer

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has announced that its previously announced RetailBook offer was successfully completed and closed on March 23, and that it has conditionally raised about £941 574... 

Jubilee reports delay in Molefe Phase 1 drilling results

Aim- and AltX-listed copper producer Jubilee Metals has announced that the Phase 1 drilling results for its Molefe copper mine, in Zambia, initially scheduled for release on March 24, have been... 

Gemfields reports difficult year amid operational interruptions

Amid a difficult year, gemstone miner Gemfields has reported that the operational interruptions at the company’s 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), in Mozambique, and at its Kagem emerald mine,... 

ITOCHU announces capital investment into Japanese consortium

Tokyo-based ITOCHU Corporation has announced an undisclosed additional capital investment into ITC Platinum Development (IPTD) – a Japanese consortium established by ITOCHU, Japan Organization for... 

Perseus makes 9.9% investment in Aurum Resources

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has acquired a 9.9% interest in ASX-listed Aurum Resources through participation in the Aurum equity raising announced on March 23. Aurum is an emerging mineral... 

Sylvania Platinum launches $2m share buyback programme

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum has announced that it intends to conduct a share buyback programme on-market to buy ordinary shares at $0.01 each of the company's issued share capital, up to a maximum... 

Mantashe, committee chairperson welcome recovery of Ekapa mineworkers’ bodies

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... 

Anglo American to delist from SIX Swiss Exchange

Diversified miner Anglo American has confirmed that an application for the delisting of the company's 1.18-billion ordinary shares of $0.62 each from the SIX Swiss Exchange has been approved. In a... 

Vukile reports significant deal activity, strategic portfolio reshaping efforts

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund has released a pre-close update ahead of its March 31 financial year-end, showing astute capital recycling momentum and robust... 

Mkango remains confident of Songwe, Puławy assets’ positive economic, social impact

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources has announced the results of the updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Songwe Hill rare earths project, in Malawi, and of a prefeasibility study... 

Dipula Properties joins key FTSE, JSE property indices

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Dipula Properties says it will be included in the FTSE/JSE All Property Index (ALPI) and the SA REIT Index, effective from March 23, following the latest index... 

Ghana’s Parliament ratifies Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa mining lease

The Parliament of Ghana has ratified Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium’s mining lease for the flagship Ewoyaa project. The ratification constitutes the Parliament of Ghana's formal approval of the... 

EY warns Iran conflict threatens stagflation risk to South Africa’s fragile post-Budget recovery

While South Africa’s fiscal outlook has shown signs of stabilisation following a credible National Budget, intensifying geopolitical conflict in the Middle East – specifically involving Iran – now... 

Exxaro delivers strong returns despite challenging year, makes strides in renewable energy projects

Diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has reported strong operational and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, amid the realisation of its diversification... 

Advanced Navigation raises over €95m

Navigation and autonomous systems company Advanced Navigation has successfully raised £83-million, or about €95-million, in a Series C funding round, marking a definitive shift in the global... 

Stanlib’s Khanyisa Energy Transition Fund reaches R5bn at first close

Asset management company Stanlib Asset Management has announced the first close of the Stanlib Khanyisa Energy Transition Fund, with R5-billion raised to date. The fund aims to mobilise capital... 

Afema project’s resource grows to 4.65Moz – Turaco

ASX-listed Turaco Gold has announced continued rapid growth in its southeastern Côte d’Ivoire Afema project’s independent Joint Ore Reserves Committee- (Jorc-) compliant mineral resource estimate... 

Goldplat reports higher interim net profit, revenue

Aim-listed Goldplat says it continued to achieve strong profitable results for the six months ended December 31, 2025, with net profit having increased by 133% year-on-year to £3.28-million. The... 

AMCU demands accountability after Implats fatality

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has, in a media statement, reacted with “anger and outrage” to the death of an employee at platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala... 

Lucara recovers 36.92 ct blue diamond from Karowe

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp has recovered a 36.92 ct blue diamond from its 100%-owned Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. The diamond is described as a blue Type IIb of high quality and was... 

Perseus subsidiary sells interest in Sudan project

ASX-listed Perseus Mining’s wholly owned subsidiary, Perseus Sudan Holdings, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to sell its 70% interest in the Meyas Sand project (MSGP), in Sudan, to Hong... 

EIB commits €40m to Africa-focused investment vehicle from Speedinvest

Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) development finance arm EIB Global has committed €40-million to the first Africa-focused investment vehicle from European... 

Botswana Minerals reports significant exploration progress

Mineral exploration and project development company Botswana Minerals has reported significant strategic progress for the six months ended December 31, 2025, during which the company was awarded... 

Jupiter declares interim dividend

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has announced an interim dividend of A$0.0055 a share for the period ended December 31, 2025. The dividend record date is March 23, with payment to occur on April 2. 

Harena signs exclusivity agreement to acquire US rare earth, uranium permits

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has entered into an exclusivity agreement to evaluate the potential acquisition of a 100% interest in Paradigm Critical Minerals, the owner of heavy rare earth and... 

Mavuso criticises municipal mismanagement of water infrastructure, calls for accountability

With municipalities such as Johannesburg and eThekwini losing about 35% to 50% of treated water to leaks owing to mismanagement, this foregone revenue is not spent on essential maintenance,... 

Ekurhuleni agrees to payment plan with Eskom, avoids immediate electricity interruption

Power utility Eskom has reached an agreement with the City of Ekurhuleni on a payment plan to settle the outstanding debt owed to the utility by the city. As part of the agreement, the city paid... 

Atlantic Lithium awaits ratification of mining lease for Côte d’Ivoire project

In its unaudited interim results for the half-year period ended December 31, 2025, Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium has reported that the lithium market has experienced a strong recovery, with prices... 

Sasol launches destoning plant to improve coal quality, strengthen operational performance

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, on March 13, officially opened its new destoning plant, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance coal quality and drive improved operational... 

Boss Mining urges DRC authorities to tackle illegal mining following landslide

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) Africa subsidiary Boss Mining has urged authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to take the necessary measures to stop illegal activities and restore... 

MC Mining reports lower interim revenue, but a narrowed net loss

ASX- and JSE-listed MC Mining has reported, in its interim financial report for the six months ended December 31, 2025, that its net loss after tax had narrowed by 2% year-on-year to $8.1-million,... 

Lucara successfully places $350m of bonds

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp says it has successfully completed a private placement of $350-million of senior secured bonds. The company explains that the bonds will have a tenor of five years... 

Jubilee secures additional high-grade feed, progresses Large Waste Rock project

Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has secured additional high-grade copper feed material for its Roan concentrator, in Zambia, for $1.8-million. Jubilee says it will settle the payment of $1.8-million, or... 

EDF power solutions commissions 420 MW Koruson 1 wind power cluster

International energy company EDF power solutions has announced the commissioning of the 420 MW Koruson 1 cluster, including three wind farms, namely San Kraal, Phezukomoya and Coleskop, located... 

Neo Energy Metals awaiting one regulatory clearance for Beisa mine acquisition

London-listed Neo Energy Metals has provided a clarification update with respect to its acquisition of the new Beisa mine – Beatrix 4 Shaft – in the Witwatersrand basin, South Africa, and...