Emmerson granted UK patent for Khemisset multimineral process

London-listed Emmerson’s patent application for the Khemisset multimineral process (KMP), titled ‘Processing of Evaporite Minerals (Application No. 2315003.0)’, has been granted by the UK... 

Hyprop completes R45m solar project at The Glen

Real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments has completed and commissioned the R45-million Phase 2 of its solar PV project at the Glen Shopping Centre, which the company co-owns and manages.... 

Askari expands Namibian project pipeline

ASX-listed Askari Metals’ in-house hyperspectral study has identified seven new high-priority pegmatite targets at the Uis project, in Namibia, materially expanding the project’s target pipeline... 

Trinity supplying US with rare earths, sees potential in US-Rwanda partnership

Rwanda-based mining company Trinity Metals says exports from its Nyakabingo tungsten mine now account for up to 20% of primary tungsten concentrate consumption in the US. Since the commercial... 

Pensana’s Qatari backer bolsters board

Sheikh Dr Badr bin Dalhim Al-Faheid Al-Hajri has joined the board of the Qatar-backed Cascade Natural Resources and has expressed his support for the company’s $165-million strategic investment... 

Itac recommends increasing antidumping duty on Chinese PET imports

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended a revised antidumping duty increase to 43.77% on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) imported from China.... 

Still threat of Johannesburg electricity interruptions, despite Eskom’s deadline extension – Outa

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has welcomed State-owned entity Eskom’s decision to extend, by 30 days, the public participation process relating to its proposed reduction, interruption... 

PFS confirms ‘compelling’ economics of Turaco’s Côte d’Ivoire project

The results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) on ASX-listed Turaco Gold’s Afema gold project, in south-east Côte d’Ivoire, identify several opportunities to further improve the already compelling... 

Vukile records solid full-year performance, portfolio growth

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund achieved 9.3% year-on-year increase in funds from operations (FFO) and dividends a share for the financial year ended March 31. The specialist retail real estate... 

Ucore, SOMA to collaborate on rare earth supply chain

TSX-V-listed Ucore Rare Metals has announced a strategic cooperation framework with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) to support the development of a diversified rare earth supply chain... 

Fortuna’s Senegalese mine approved for ESIA

TSX- and NYSE-listed Fortuna Mining has received an environmental decree from Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition approving the environmental and social impact assessment... 

E3 Lithium commissions Phase 2 of demonstration facility

Canadian lithium development company E3 Lithium has successfully commissioned Phase 2 of its Clearwater project demonstration facility in Alberta and continues to operate a reservoir production... 

Rome Resources starts small-scale tin mining to covert DRC permit into full scale project

Aim-listed Rome Resources has started a small-scale tin mining programme at its Kalayi project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seeking to fulfil a key regulatory requirement required to... 

Perseus enlarges share buyback programme

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining, with gold projects in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, has approved an increase of A$50-million to an active on-market share buyback programme, bringing it to... 

PEA confirms robust economics of Resouro’s Brazil project

ASX-listed Resouro Strategic Metals says it has delivered on a “major milestone” with the completion of the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for a starter operation at its flagship Tiros rare... 

NUM warns of 1 700 job loss risk as Petra’s mines enter business rescue

Trade union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has condemned the decision by London-listed Petra Diamonds to place the Finch diamond mine in Kimberley under business rescue and to issue a... 

Aldoro reports promising assay results from Namibia project

ASX-listed Aldoro Resources has reported “compelling” assay results from diamond drill holes DD008G and DD005D at its flagship Kameelburg rare earth elements (REE)/strontium/niobium project, with... 

WesBank pivots offerings to accommodate shifting mobility trends

As automotive consumers in South Africa contend with affordability pressures, Chinese vehicle brands gain prominence and the shift to new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and future mobility solutions... 

Daimler Trucks launching four new products in Southern Africa

As the group celebrates 130 years since the introduction of its first truck, Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) is introducing four new models to its product range for the Southern Africa region,... 

Minerals Council to engage dtic on beneficiation element of new industrial development strategy

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa says it will engage the government on its Industrial Development Strategy 2026 released by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition... 

PIC acquires stake in specialised technical industrial services, construction group CGZAH

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), acting on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), has acquired a significant shareholding in CG & Zinyana Africa Holdings (CGZAH). CGZAH is... 

DG provides insights into SARB’s innovation approach, considerations

A modern, efficient and well-functioning financial system is essential for growth in any modern economy, and as this is pursued, innovation that serves the public interested is pivotal. This was... 

Western Australia minerals chamber welcomes cultural heritage review

The Western Australia Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) has welcomed the release of the Native Title and Cultural Heritage Processes Review, which contains recommendations designed to streamline... 

American Battery Technology’s grant for Nevada lithium project reinstated following appeal win

Integrated critical mineral manufacturing company American Battery Technology Company has won its appeal with the US Department of Energy (DoE) for the reinstatement of its competitive grant award... 

Jubilee restarts deliveries from Molefe mine to Sable refinery

Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has resumed run-of-mine (RoM) deliveries to Sable refinery, where refining activities have restarted following the successful expansion of the Molefe mine Pit 2 as part of... 

Minerals Council warns of structural challenges in the electricity system

The electricity data for April and May reflect a system that is operationally more stable, yet structurally under strain, industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa highlights.... 

Pensana continues to progress Longonjo mine construction

London-listed Pensana has achieved progress on construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola. The $250-million development is on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonite (MREC)... 

BMI webinar unpacks grid constraints, considerations

As renewable power reach increases and electricity systems face growing pressure from electrification, energy security concerns and shifting demand patterns, both grid infrastructure and battery... 

Omnia delivers strong performance in challenging period

JSE-listed Omnia achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, with its diversified business model and execution in its Agriculture and Mining segments enabling it to weather... 

Results underpin Kieshöhe’s potential as major rare earth discovery – Kendrick

An initial assessment has confirmed that Kieshöhe has the potential to emerge as a major rare earth discovery alongside London-listed Kendrick Resources’ flagship Teufelskuppe project within the... 

Busa, BLSA call for leadership intervention amid immigration unrest

Business organisations Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) have, in a joint statement, noted “with concern” the growing tensions and public debate... 

AVEVA technology playing pivotal role in ensuring Italy’s natural gas supply

Italy’s main operator for transport, storage and regasification of natural gas, Snam, is using industrial software company AVEVA’s supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) technology system... 

Mali challenges weigh on Resolute Mining’s second-quarter production

ASX-listed Resolute Mining expects second-quarter production at its Syama gold mine, in Mali, to be 30 000 oz, a decrease from the initial expectation of 40 000 oz to 45 000 oz, owing to logistical... 

SANEA rebrands as more intentional association to drive inclusive energy growth

With the country’s energy landscape changing rapidly to include new players and new energy sources, and optimism abounding despite challenges, nonprofit the South African National Energy... 

TIA 2.0 aims to spearhead innovation

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), is entering a new stage for the agency, TIA 2.0, to position the agency at the... 

Petrol prices to increase, but some relief for diesel prices

The prices of petrol 93 and 95 (ULP and LRP) are both set to increase by R1.43 a litre, effective June 3, while diesel prices are set to decrease by R3.25 a litre (0.05% sulphur) and R2.62 a litre... 

DEE to assess next steps for energy performance certificate registrations

Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has commended owners of large public and private buildings that have registered their properties for an Energy Performance Certificate... 

Glencore-Merafe venture withdraws Section 189 process

The Glencore-Merafe chrome venture has withdrawn a Section 189 process following the approval of a proposed discounted tariff for South African ferrochrome producers by the National Energy... 

AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 

Oriole increases ownership in Cameroon project to 50%

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has completed the acquisition of a 10% interest in Oriole Mbe from its local partners BEIG3 and Roxane Minerals for $100 000 in cash, as part of a corporate restructure...