China levels the playing field with its platinum VAT reform - Heraeus

China announced a major policy adjustment last week with the removal of its long-standing value-added tax (VAT) exemption on platinum imports, global technology group Heraeus Precious Metals states... 

Rainbow Rare Earths demonstrates resilience amid market challenges

With rare earth elements (REE) being vital to economic resilience and national security, the imposition of export controls by China in April, followed by further tightening proposed in October, has... 

Private sector involvement can help unlock transport, logistics efficiencies – panellists

An efficient transport and logistics system can play a significant role in boosting the South African economy, particularly in driving export competitiveness. Private sector participation is,... 

Pensana, German company seek to establish mine-to-magnet supply chain in the US

London-listed Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vacuumschmelze (VAC) – a Germany-headquartered manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions, rare-earth permanent magnets... 

New window for Junior Mining Exploration Fund opens

Following the success of the first window for the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF), the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), the Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the... 

How Southern Africa could unlock funding for critical minerals investment

As the world transitions to cleaner energy, Southern Africa's abundant critical mineral resources, which could be key ingredients for many low-carbon technologies, have come into sharper focus.... 

How Southern Africa could unlock funding for critical minerals investment

As the world transitions to cleaner energy, Southern Africa's abundant critical mineral resources, which could be key ingredients for many low-carbon technologies, have come into sharper focus.... 

Copper 360 appoints independent nonexecutive directors at AGM

JSE-listed Copper 360 has elected Peter Scott, Beverley Bouwer and Lindiwe Montshiwagae as independent nonexecutive directors, with effect from October 15, at its AGM held on the same date. The... 

Capital again raises its full-year revenue guidance following a strong third quarter

London-listed mining services group Capital has reported that its third quarter, ended September 30, delivered its highest quarterly revenue in its operating history, supported by a steady drilling... 

Allied Gold to raise C$175m for Sadiola, Kurmuk

TSX-listed Allied Gold Corporation has announced an overnight marketed offering of common shares of the company to be offered by way of a short form prospectus supplement to be filed in all of the... 

Allied Gold reports strong third-quarter production

TSX-listed Allied Gold Corporation has reported that it produced over 87 000 oz of gold for the third quarter ending September 30, and sold over 92 000 oz of gold during the same period. In its... 

MC Mining appoints new nonexecutive director

Coal miner MC Mining has appointed Jianheng Deng as nonexecutive director, effective October 15, following the resignation of Brian He Zhen. Following MC Mining’s continued positive progress in... 

Thor Explorations reports continued positive drilling results from Côte d’Ivoire project

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations has completed 4 604 m of reverse circulation (RC) drilling during a maiden drilling campaign at its 100%-owned Guitry gold project, in Côte d’Ivoire, with... 

Thungela CEO reflects on importance of coal in the global energy mix

Despite a global transition towards more renewable sources of energy, coal remains important in the global energy landscape, with global coal demand having reached about 8.8-billion tons in 2024.... 

Magara reflects on return as Exxaro CEO, discusses diversification strategy

Reflecting on his return as CEO of Exxaro Resources, Ben Magara discussed the group’s diversification strategy at this year’s Joburg Indaba, highlighting the “next dawn” at the company. In a... 

Springbok solar PV project reaches commercial operation – Sibanye-Stillwater

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that the Springbok solar PV project, in South Africa’s Free State province, has achieved commercial operation. The... 

St Barbara to raise A$58m to support Simberi development

ASX-listed St Barbara has reported that it has received firm commitments for an institutional placement of new fully paid shares to raise A$58-million – before costs – through the issue of about... 

North Stanmore clears environmental milestone

ASX-listed Victory Metals has completed baseline environmental and biological studies at the North Stanmore heavy rare earth project in Cue, Western Australia. Victory says the results reinforce... 

PDI, Robex announce merger to create one of Africa’s top five gold miners

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery (PDI) and Canadian company Robex Resources have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals, with PDI to acquire all of the issued and... 

Collaboration, investing in young researchers key for future of science in South Africa

The mining sector continues to play an important role in South Africa’s economy and collaboration among researchers remains vital to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the domestic sector in the... 

New window for Junior Mining Exploration Fund opens

Following the success of the first window for the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF), the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), the Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the... 

Bannerman reports solid progress for Etango early works

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy has reported that early works construction activities at its Etango uranium project, in Namibia, are tracking in line with budget and on schedule. The company reports... 

Akobo expects to deliver positive cash flow from operations in the third quarter

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals, which is ramping up development at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia, has reported revenues of SKr9.6-million for the second quarter of this year. The company... 

Kendrick Resources exercises option for Zambia licence

London-listed Kendrick Resources has, further to its announcement on June 10, exercised its option in relation to the acquisition of the Blue Fox licence, in northwest Zambia. Accordingly, the... 

US DFC provides $4.6m in project development funding for Songwe Hill

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources has announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Lancaster Exploration – to be renamed Mkango Rare Earths (MKAR) – has entered into a project... 

Zanaga executes share lock-in agreements with major shareholders

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has announced that, following a request from a potential investor engaged in ZIOC's strategic partner process, lock-in agreements have been signed between... 

Wesizwe expects to report widened losses

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum has informed shareholders that it expects to report a loss a share of between 12.78c and 12.94c for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing a widening on the loss... 

Advantages of platinum highlighted during jewellery trade show

An international panel of jewellery experts highlighted platinum’s present and distinct advantages of price and technical brilliance at the Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 trade show.... 

Matrix Vehicle Tracking launches FireStop private firefighting service

As South Africa’s public fire services face a shortage of resources, vehicle tracking and recovery company Matrix Vehicle Tracking has launched a new private initiative – FireStop – providing... 

Companies urged to better understand the importance of ESG

As requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting become increasingly more stringent, companies in South Africa are urged to better understand the importance of ESG... 

WPIC highlights evolution of PGMs in 3D printing

Having been over a decade since Japan’s Tanaka Precious Metals developed the world’s first platinum-based powder for 3D printers, the World Platinum Council (WPIC) highlights how the use of... 

PGI initiatives at Jewellery and Gem WORLD Hong Kong conference spotlight platinum as priority metal

Amid a soaring gold price, global platinum jewellery marketing organisation Platinum Guild International (PGI) says it will spotlight a new era of platinum jewellery opportunities at the Jewellery... 

ASP Isotopes officially lists on the JSE

Nasdaq-listed highly enriched isotopes company ASP Isotopes’ (ASPI’s) shares started trading on the JSE on August 27 under the ticker ISO. The company, which is in the process of acquiring ASX- and... 

South Africa’s mining output up 4.4% y/y in July

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that mining production increased by 4.4% year-on-year in July. Iron-ore and platinum-group metals (PGMs) were the most significant positive... 

Kenmare continues with upgrades to WCP A

London-listed Kenmare Resources has started to connect the two new dredges and the new feed preparation unit to its Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A, in northern Mozambique. COO Ben Baxter notes in a... 

URU reports positive results from AEM survey at Zeb, concludes fundraise

London-listed URU Metals has reported positive results from the independent interpretation of its high-power SpectremPlus airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey over the Zeb nickel project, in... 

Doropo mineral resource estimate increased by about 1 Moz – Resolute

Since acquiring the Doropo gold project, in northern Côte d’Ivoire in the second quarter of this year, ASX- and London-listed Resolute Mining has been updating the existing definitive feasibility... 

Growthpoint, Fuel Switch launch blockchain-enabled Renewable Energy Certificate exchange

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties said it is giving a massive boost to Africa’s first open blockchain-enabled REC exchange, Fuel Switch, while unlocking... 

Gem Resources raises £2.12m to optimise Gravelotte, restart Curlew

London-listed Gem Resources has raised £2.12-million, before expenses, to support production optimisation and cost reduction at its Gravelotte emerald mine, in South Africa, and to restart... 

Kodal receives export permit for Bougouni lithium project

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has received the export permit for the spodumene concentrate produced at its Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali, for an initial 125 000 t of spodumene concentrate,...