Premier African Minerals to receive spodumene flotation plant for Zim project

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has reported that, following a short delayin the timetable previously announced and after several weeks of planning and mobilisation, it now expects the new 15 t... 

Critical One Energy regains full control of uranium, copper assets in Namibia

Canadian mining exploration company Critical One Energy has mutually agreed with Dark Star Minerals to terminate a previously announced purchase agreement relating to the proposed sale of the... 

RCL Foods reports decline in revenue, Ebitda

JSE-listed RCL Foods has reported a decrease in revenue from continuing operations of 1.9% to R13.3-billion for the six months ended December 31. The company has also reported a 24.6% year-on-year... 

Nampak CFO resigns

Packaging group Nampak has advised shareholders that CFO Glenn Fullerton has resigned and will step down from his role on August 31. During the remainder of his tenure, Fullerton will continue to... 

Bidvest posts resilient results as trading profit increases by 7%

Services, trading and distribution group Bidvest has reported that it delivered a commendable and resilient half-year performance in a competitive operating environment. For the six months ended... 

Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75m redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties is advancing its strategy of reinvesting in high-performing South African retail assets with a R75-million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park... 

Petra reports lower revenue amid tenders

London-listed Petra Diamonds has reported revenue of $100-million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with the revenue of $115-million reported for the six months ended December... 

Jupiter delivers good interim results as Exxaro transaction advances

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has reported that its Tshipi manganese mine, in the Kalahari Manganese Field (KMF) in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, continues to generate strong cash flows,... 

Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub

Heavy lifting and engineered transport services company Sarens has announced the opening of a new logistics hub near Walvis Bay, in Namibia. Covering an area of more than 4 ha, the company says the... 

Serval Resources begins 2026 exploration programme in the Kalahari Copper Belt

Copper and future metals developer Serval Resources has announced that it has, with approval from Kalahari Copper Limited (KCL), begun its first exploration work programme for this year on KCL’s... 

Energy Council, Yelland weigh in on Sibanye-Stillwater vs Eskom wayleave judgment

Following the February 18 judgment delivered in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng South Division, in a case between Sibanye-Stillwater subsidiary Sibanye Gold and State-owned Eskom – which... 

Aterian receives EIA approval for Morocco project

Aim-listed Aterian has announced the approval of its recently commissioned environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for the 100%-owned Agdz mining licence, in Morocco. In the current global mining... 

‘Deep collaboration’ needed for the deployment of new mining technologies

As mining companies face increasing pressure to deliver measurable improvements in productivity and safety, while also managing the cost, complexity and risks associated with adopting new... 

Tau signals strategic reset to strengthen economic transformation

During an engagement session between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and all 11 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) Sector Charter Councils, held in Pretoria, on... 

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... 

NBI joins Operation Vulindlela implementation drive to reform local government

As South Africa enters the implementation phase of its most ambitious economic reform programme, the National Business Initiative (NBI) confirms that its Technical Assistance and Mentorship... 

Aluminium poised to support low-carbon future, support energy transition

Aluminium is going to be very important going forward, supporting a low-carbon future for the planet, which is why it is so advantageous for South Africa to have an upstream smelter in the country... 

Alexforbes commits R500m to renewable infrastructure

JSE-listed financial services company Alexforbes Investments has committed R500-million to renewable assets investment management firm the Revego Africa Energy Fund through its recently launched AF... 

Altona applies to trade on OCTCQB Market

London-Listed Altona Rare Earths has announced that it has applied for its ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US. The company, in a statement to... 

Sylvania posts healthy financials on the back of higher production, prices

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum has reported a 110% year-on-year increase in its net revenue for the six months ended December 31, to $99.8-million, owing to a 25% year-on-year increase in platinum,... 

Illegal mining remains a nationally coordinated organised crime threat, SAPS tells parliamentary committee

Amid a resurgence of illegal mining across South Africa, interventions and coordinated measures are being implemented to curb ongoing incidents across the country. This was discussed during an... 

ICMM members pay a higher tax, royalty rate despite lower profits in 2024

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has reported that, at a time when global volatility continues to impact on the mining industry and profits remain under pressure, ICMM members paid a higher... 

Mulilo reaches financial close on 219 MW Orkney solar PV project

Renewable energy developer and independent power producer Mulilo has has successfully reached financial close on the Orkney solar PV facility, a 219 MW direct current solar PV project with a... 

NWU centre awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative to North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for... 

Unicorn Mineral Resources reports increased copper recovery in glycine leaching tests

London-listed Unicorn Mineral Resources has announced further positive results from the glycine leaching tests on the tailings samples from the Klein Aub copper mine, in Namibia, which the company... 

Oriole completes maiden drilling programme at Cameroon target

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has provided an update on the Mbe gold project, in Cameroon, where it has completed a maiden 3 000 m diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target. The programme,... 

Perseus posts $185.5m interim after-tax profit, increases dividend

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has reported material improvements across all key financial metrics including revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), profit... 

Savca appoints new CEO

Industry body the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) has appointed Anusha Naidu as its new CEO, effective March 1, succeeding Tshepiso Kobile, who stepped down... 

Jubilee reports solid results from Zambia copper projects

Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has reported a solid set of results from its core copper business in Zambia for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, with the Roan operations having reached the targeted... 

Gold Fields lifts shareholder returns after strong 2025 financial performance

JSE-listed Gold Fields has reported strong results for the year ended December 31, 2025, delivering a more predictable performance, keeping guidance unchanged throughout the year, delivering... 

RASA welcomes Competition Commission's decisive action against suspected price-fixing in scrap metal market

The Recycling Association of South Africa (RASA) has welcomed the Competition Commission’s proactive and decisive intervention in the scrap metal sector. RASA points out that, on February 13, the... 

Harena raises £2m for development of Madagascar project

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has raised gross proceeds of £2-million through a direct subscription for 90.91-million new ordinary shares of 0.5p each in the company by a prominent international... 

PhosCo secures firm commitments to raise $5m for Tunisia project

ASX-listed PhosCo has secured firm commitments from new and existing sophisticated and professional investors to raise $5-million at an issue price of $0.12 a share to fund ongoing exploration,... 

Search and rescue efforts under way following mud rush at Northern Cape mine

Efforts are under way to search for, and rescue, five mineworkers believed to be trapped underground following a February 17 mud rush at the Ekapa diamond mine, near Kimberley, in the Northern... 

MMC achieves stable power supply at South African plant using ABB tech

Global technology company ABB has deployed its high-performance controller technology for high-power rectifier applications to ensure stable power supplies at Manganese Metal Company’s (MMC’s)... 

TIPS undertakes Sector Jobs Resilience Plans, highlights vulnerability assessments in key value chains

As climate change and the decisions taken to reduce emissions impact on communities and workers in multiple value chains, five key value chains will be impacted in South Africa – namely coal,... 

Investec launches Invest-ED programme as youth jobs take centre stage after SoNA

JSE- and LSE-listed financial services firm Investec has launched Invest-ED – a national programme designed to support South Africa’s grade 8 to 12 learners and their parents or guardians, with... 

Applications open for the Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026

As the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year in South Africa, applications for the National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 have opened in the... 

Critical Mineral Resources appoints seasoned mining exec as new chairperson

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources (CMR), which is developing the Agadir Melloul copper project, in Morocco, has appointed Géraud Moussarie chairperson. In a statement to shareholders on... 

Webber Wentzel launches AI, technology subsidiary

Law firm Webber Wentzel has announced the launch of a new AI, technology and legal operations subsidiary during this year’s African GC Summit, on February 16. This comes as general counsel across...