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Larvotto makes new copper discovery at Mt Isa
Updated 4 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has intersected significant new zones of copper mineralisation at its Mt Isa project, in Queensland. Announcing the results of its drilling conducted on the Yamamilla... 


Bushveld raises $18.4m
Updated 5 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals has raised $18.4-million, or £14.6-million, through a placing and direct subscriptions with the company by Southern Point Resources (SPR), Acacia Resources, Orange... 


Environmental leaders call for withdrawal of National Petroleum Company Bill
Updated 5 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

Five leaders of environmental organisations have, in an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, called on government to immediately withdraw the National Petroleum Company Bill in addition to... 


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Balancing People, Planet, Profit on our pathway to Net Zero
Updated 5 hours ago

Dear stakeholders, The recent disruption to our Annual General Meeting and the fervent discussions that preceded it, reflect the strong interest many have in Sasol and our commitment to climate... 


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Exxaro, Council for Geoscience sign MoU to drive sustainability, decarbonisation
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Exxaro Resources and South African national science council the Council for Geoscience (CGS) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to drive sustainability and... 


Congo government extends suspension of ERG’s Boss Mining
Updated 7 hours ago By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo extended the suspension of Eurasian Resources Group’s Boss Mining copper and cobalt project for at least three months amid ongoing environmental and safety... 


Mining giant Vale says China can't control price of iron-ore
Mining giant Vale says China can't control price of iron-ore
5th December 2023 By: Bloomberg

China may be the world’s biggest buyer of iron ore, but even that powerful position doesn’t mean that Beijing can succeed in dictating prices for the steelmaking ingredient, said the head of No. 2... 


Liontown progresses to Stage 1 of Mulwarrie lithium JV
5th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Liontown Resources has elected to progress to the Stage 1 earn-in phase of the farm-in arrangement at fellow-listed Olympio Metals’ Mulwarrie project. The Mulwarrie joint venture project... 


Hewson takes over QRC reins from Macfarlane
5th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Janette Hewson has been announced as the new CEO of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), replacing outgoing CEO Ian Macfarlane, who is retiring at the end of the year. A born and bred... 


AECOM highlights importance of practical, profitable, predictable and people-centric strategies to achieve net zero in its latest ‘Future of Infrastructure’ report
5th December 2023

AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has launched the latest edition of its flagship report ‘The Future of Infrastructure: Lost in transition?’. Drawing on research conducted... 


Does South Africa really care about the environment?
5th December 2023

By Lance Dickerson, REVOV MD and co-founder Eskom recently announced that the first rollout of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was completed at the Hex substation in Worcester in the... 


The Crucial Role of Law Firms in Africa’s Sustainable Business Development
5th December 2023

By Alan Keep, Managing Partner at Bowmans In a world rapidly awakening to the imperatives of sustainability, law firms stand at a unique crossroads. Far from being passive observers, they are... 


GreenYellow South Africa launches their Battery-as-a-Service solution for The Retailability Group
GreenYellow South Africa launches their Battery-as-a-Service solution for The Retailability Group
5th December 2023

South Africa is still in the midst of an energy crisis as the country has faced over 365 days of load shedding and has experienced devastating effects that have resulted in major impacts such as... 


WIOCC-MDCS Skills Academy partnership delivers ICT skills to underprivileged learners in South Africa
5th December 2023

WIOCC Group, Africa’s converged open-access digital infrastructure leader, is helping underprivileged learners, particularly unemployed females and disabled learners in deprived parts of South... 


Renew-e managing partner and co-founder Etienne Rübbers
Opinion: How many jobs will the JET create in Mpumalanga?
5th December 2023

In this opinion article, Renew-e managing partner and co-founder Etienne Rübbers argues that where the green energy jobs are created will be important in ensuring that the energy transition is just. 


Viren Sookhun
The future of South Africa’s energy mix
5th December 2023

By Viren Sookhun, MD at Oxyon People Solutions South Africa’s energy situation is currently in a state of disaster, and the only long-term and sustainable solution is for the country to move away... 


Rhodes Ridge has 100Mt/y hub potential, says Rio Tinto
Rhodes Ridge has 100Mt/y hub potential, says Rio Tinto
5th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Rhodes Ridge project, considered to be one of the world’s best undeveloped iron-ore deposits, is progressing to a prefeasibility study (PFS), with Rio Tinto approving A$110-million to advance... 


Zimbabwe uses platinum to pay back $400m Afreximbank debt
4th December 2023 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe is using the proceeds of its platinum exports to settle a $400-million loan from the African Export-Import Bank as the indebted nation turns to its mineral wealth to open lines of credit.... 


BCI appoints CFO
4th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mineral resources company BCI Minerals has appointed Steve Fewster as CFO, with effect from Monday, taking over from Kerryl Bradshaw. The ASX-listed miner said Fewster had been the CFO... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel
South African auto sector to produce first EVs in 2026, says Patel at launch of key White Paper
4th December 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) on December 4 released the Electric Vehicles (EV) White Paper, as well as the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy final report.... 


First Quantum, Mimosa to fast-track Zambia project
First Quantum, Mimosa to fast-track Zambia project
4th December 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining and metals company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Mimosa Resources (Mimosa) have signed a revised Kashime Development Agreement, which is a joint commitment to fast-track the development... 


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Liontown locks in port services deal for Kathleen Valley exports
4th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian lithium company Liontown Resources has put in place the final link in securing its supply chain for the export of lithium ore from its Kathleen Valley project, in Western Australia, with... 


Madison to raise C$500 000 through private placement
4th December 2023 By: Darren Parker

Uranium mining and exploration company Madison Metals has announced a private placement of units at a price of C$0.40 each for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$500 000.   Each unit will comprise... 


Desert Metals picks up Côte d'Ivoire projects
4th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Desert Metals is taking its hunt for gold and lithium to West Africa, acquiring 100% of the issued share capital of Côte d’Ivoire mineral explorer CDI Resources. CDI currently... 


China's economic growth is forecast to slow to 4.7% in 2024, compared with 5.2% this year.
BMI unpacks key mining, metal trends forecast for 2024
4th December 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research agency BMI expects only a slight improvement to mineral and metals prices next year owing to continued weak demand in mainland China and overall global growth deceleration. Global growth... 


Edison upgrades valuation forecast for Pan African Resources
4th December 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Financial advisory Edison Group has upgraded its confidence in Pan African Resources after the company posted higher production expectations for the 2024 financial year and as a result of it having... 


MMC in Mpumalanga.
Mpumalanga battery manganese aspirant hoping for IDC co-investment
4th December 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Canada-headquartered Giyani Metals, which operates in Botswana, has secured $16-million in financing from South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to advance a battery-grade... 


scientists researching natural hydrogen
UP scientists lead study of natural hydrogen find in Mpumalanga
4th December 2023 By: Darren Parker

Scientists at the University of Pretoria (UP) are leading a study of natural hydrogen gas discovered beneath the Earth’s surface in Mpumalanga.   The gas could be a source of renewable energy that... 


Transmission Grids - The pathways to African prosperity
4th December 2023

The importance of robust and efficient transmission grids in unlocking the full potential of African nations cannot be overstated. The Africa Energy Indaba is pleased to highlight the critical role... 


The carbon offset market may need more than what article 6 currently has to offer
4th December 2023

By Umu Wurie, Ernst Müller and Silke Goldberg from Herbert Smith Freehills As the world turns its gaze towards Dubai, it is clear that universally adopted climate action is needed for us to achieve... 


Glencore's Mt Isa
Carnaby explores processing option at Glencore’s Mt Isa
4th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Carnaby Resources is making good progress with its scoping study for the Greater Duchess project, which is about 70 km to the south of Mount Isa, evaluating... 


The Gruyere gold mine
Aus gold production falls by 5 t q/q
4th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian gold production declined by 5 t to 75 t in the quarter ended September 30, Melbourne-based gold mining consultants Surbiton Associates reports. It notes, however, that while production... 


Curtailment framework submitted to Nersa as new deadline is set for restart of IPP procurement
Curtailment framework submitted to Nersa as new deadline is set for restart of IPP procurement
1st December 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has confirmed that it has delivered a curtailment framework, as well as its proposed Gated Generator Connection Process (GGCP) to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for... 


Lindian progressing Malawi project
1st December 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has made “excellent” progress this year on mine development operations and the commissioning of the Stage 1 processing plant at the Kangankunde rare earths project in... 


Seifsa president Elias Monage
Opinion: The collapse of the Steel Master Plan and disintegration of industry
1st December 2023

In this opinion article, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Elias Monage writes about the importance of the steel industry and the challenges the... 


Image of water tanker alongside Eastgate Shopping Centre
Rainwater harvesting reduces reliance on municipal supply
1st December 2023

In an effort to ensure sustainability and reduce the impact of water outages, Eastgate Shopping Centre has contracted black-owned contractor Concor to install a facility to harvest and treat... 


Mineral Resources' Mt Marion operation in Western Australia
Beament’s Develop wins Mt Marion contract
1st December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Develop Global, the mining start-up of Bill Beament, has won a A$46-million underground development contract to establish and develop an exploration decline at the Mt Marion lithium... 


SA fleets face internal and external pressures 
SA fleets face internal and external pressures 
1st December 2023

By Justin Manson, Sales Director at Webfleet The upcoming year, 2024, looms heavy with geopolitical upheaval and economic instability, setting the stage for what could be the greatest election year... 


Zambia selects UAE's IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

Zambia has selected United Arab Emirates' International Resources Holdings as the new strategic equity partner in Mopani Copper Mines, state-firm ZCCM-IH said in a statement late on Thursday. IRH,... 


Queensland Resources Minister Scott Stewart
Queensland’s Stewart heads to US for critical minerals mission
1st December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Resources Minister Scott Stewart will head to the US next week to secure partnerships with government and industry representatives to grow Queensland’s critical minerals industry. The foundations... 


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App streamlines filling, exchanging processes
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s only approved 9 kg pressure vessel manufacturer Cylinders4Africa has developed a tech-forward application (app) for various contemporary industries and sectors that rely on portable... 


The Asher machine installed at a client which incinerates waste in a more environment friendly manner
New waste management system has multiple environmental benefits
1st December 2023 By: Halima Frost

Sustainable waste management solutions provider Asher Africa’s latest waste management system effectively decreases a client's waste output and offers an “almost emissions-free process”,... 


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Industry fundamentals require re-addressing
1st December 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Fundamental challenges present in South Africa’s mining and exploration sector need to be addressed to reinvigorate and promote further development of the industries in the country, according to... 


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