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Poland is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, with a northern coastline along the Baltic Sea. The capital is Warsaw. With a population of about 38-million, Poland has the sixth-largest economy in the European Union. The country is a parliamentary republic and a member of the EU, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. Poland's economy is diversified, with key sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, mining, services and technology. Major industries include automotive production, machinery, chemicals, food processing and coal mining. The currency is the złoty. Poland joined the EU in 2004 and has since attracted significant foreign direct investment, particularly in manufacturing and business services. The country is a major exporter of machinery, transport equipment, furniture and food products. Poland has undergone substantial economic transformation since the end of communist rule in 1989, transitioning to a market economy and achieving sustained growth over recent decades.

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National Bank of Poland ramps up gold reserves

The National Bank of Poland bought a net 18 t of gold in May 2026, the largest single accumulation among central banks that month, according to Heraeus Precious Metals. This lifted Poland's reserves to 614 t, overtaking the Netherlands as the world's tenth-largest sovereign gold holder and leaving it just 86 t short of its 700 t target.

KGHM expands Sierra Gorda and sets 2055 strategy

Polish copper miner KGHM, one of the world's largest silver producers with 43.3-million ounces mined in 2025, has approved a fourth grinding line at its Sierra Gorda joint venture with South32, lifting processing capacity by about 25%, to 60-million tonnes a year, with first output expected in 2030. KGHM's 2055 strategy earmarks more than PLN32-billion of investment through 2030 for its domestic mining base, infrastructure and international assets, targeting average silver output of about 41.5-million ounces a year between 2026 and 2030.

Mkango advances Puławy rare earth plant

Mkango Resources' prefeasibility study for a rare earth separation plant at Puławy, Poland, estimates an after-tax net present value of about $779-million, with production ramp-up expected in the second quarter of 2029.

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Precious metals prices drop amid resurfacing Middle East tensions
Precious metals prices drop amid resurfacing Middle East tensions
13th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the latest hostilities in the US war with Iran, precious metals prices dropped across the board, with the gold price falling back below $4 100/oz and silver below $60/oz. In its latest... 


A KGHM-owned mine
Poland's KGHM is exploring acquisition possibilities outside Europe, CEO says
6th July 2026 By: Reuters

Poland's state-controlled copper and silver miner KGHM is exploring potential acquisition opportunities outside Europe under its new strategy, including projects in Morocco, Argentina, Canada and... 


Fortress CEO Steven Brown
Fortress reaffirms distributable earnings forecast, provides guidance for FY2027
12th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Fortress Real Estate Investments has reaffirmed its distributable earnings forecast of at least R2.15-billion for the financial year ending June 30. This translates into a forecast... 


Trade remedy reviews
5th June 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

Diarise it. Diarise June 22, or circle it on your calendar if you are old school. Why should you diarise it? Well, the day is celebrated as World Rainforest Day, International Being You Day, and... 


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Puławy rare earth separation plant, Poland
29th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The proposed rare earth separation plant will process mixed rare-earth carbonate feed into separated rare earth products 


Emira CEO James Day
Emira delivers 3.7% y/y increase in distributable income
28th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Emira Property Fund has reported robust results for the financial year ended March 31, declaring a cash-backed second-half dividend of 64.61c a share,... 


Copper cathode
EU’s top copper miner KGHM eyes takeovers as global energy shift spurs demand for red metal
21st May 2026 By: Bloomberg

KGHM Polska Miedz SA, the EU’s largest copper producer, plans to expand its footprint abroad as the global shift to cleaner technologies fuels appetite for the red metal. Poland-based KGHM wants... 


Redefine CEO Andrew König
Redefine lifts full-year guidance after increasing first-half distributable income by 7.4%
11th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties reported a 7.4% year-on-year increase in distributable income for the six months ended February 28. This prompted it to increase the... 


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BC-Wind Farm, Poland
1st May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will provide renewable electricity for nearly 500 000 Polish households.  


Mondi reports challenging trading conditions, rising material costs
24th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In a trading update for the three months to March 31, JSE-listed packaging and paper company Mondi reports earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of €212-million,... 


The above image depicts the FLP1410 drill rig inside a low-profile operation
Automated low-profile drill rig deployed to chrome mine
17th April 2026

Marking an historic milestone for underground mining in South Africa, the successful commissioning of the FLP1410 drill rig at a chrome mine on the eastern limb of South Africa’s Bushveld Complex... 


An EV charging
Mkango subsidiaries to collaborate in UK grant-funded project to develop recycled magnets
14th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Aim- and TSX-V-listed rare earth elements and associated minerals company Mkango Resources’ subsidiaries HyProMag and Mkango Rare Earths UK have been named as collaborative project winners of the... 


SA flag
SA outperforms Saudi, Greece in Bank of America equity market ranking
8th April 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Government Communication and Information System acting government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa pointed out on Wednesday that despite a challenging global environment, South Africa’s financial... 


Image of nuclear power plant design plans
Choczewo nuclear power plant project, Poland – update
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

State-owned Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe reported on March 31 that it had applied for a construction licence to build the nuclear power plant. 


Large outside exhibition areas
Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
30th March 2026

Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role in driving... 


Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
27th March 2026

Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role in driving... 


SAPPMA webinar highlights role of EPS geofoam in reducing loads on plastic pipes
SAPPMA webinar highlights role of EPS geofoam in reducing loads on plastic pipes
23rd March 2026

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) recently hosted a highly informative webinar as part of its ongoing commitment to sharing objective, non-profit industry... 


Mkango remains confident of Songwe, Puławy assets’ positive economic, social impact
20th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


A chicken
New export markets the next logical step for poultry industry growth, SAPA and BFAP say
5th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the national poultry industry having grown to meet domestic demand including significant import replacement, the next logical step is to transition to exports, says South African Poultry... 


Polish copper miner KGHM dismisses CEO Szydlo
Polish copper miner KGHM dismisses CEO Szydlo
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Polish copper miner KGHM dismissed CEO Andrzej Szydlo and deputy CEO Piotr Stryczek on Friday, the company said in a statement, without providing a reason. As of 11:22 GMT, shares of the company... 


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