Gold price momentum increases amid geopolitical headwinds

Despite short-term headwinds from the conflict in the Middle East, gold is expected to resume its forward momentum once the war concludes with the yearly average gold price forecast to surge by 43%... 

Jubilee’s Roan concentrator returns to full capacity following maintenance shutdown

The yearly maintenance shutdown at Jubilee’s Roan concentrator operations, in Ndola, Zambia, was completed in May, with operations successfully resuming at full capacity and with a run-of-mine... 

UN ECA launches large-scale project to strengthen SADC critical minerals value chains

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a €15-million regional project to strengthen environmentally and socially responsible critical minerals value chains across the Southern... 

Smart maintenance systems demonstrably enhance operational performance

A shift from reactive maintenance to real-time, data-driven decision-making is increasing and accelerating across heavy industry and positioning predictive analytics as a critical lever for... 

South Africa was world’s largest citrus exporter in 2025 – CGA

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says South Africa exported 2.9-million tonnes of citrus in 2025, making it the world’s largest citrus exporter by... 

Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation

South Africa’s Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy must become a practical roadmap for beneficiation, industrialisation and regional development, State-owned mineral research organisation Mintek... 

Gem Diamonds reports lower sales volumes, but higher prices for the first quarter

Diamond miner Gem Diamonds recorded revenue of $32.1-million for the quarter ended March 31, supported by the sale of large, high-value diamonds recovered at its Letšeng mine, in Lesotho. During... 

Averi Finance, Mantengu set out to create an enlarged pan-African investment platform

African investment and advisory firm Averi Finance and JSE-listed mining investment company Mantengu have entered into substantive negotiations for a reverse merger that will create a pan-African... 

Thor Explorations reports strong first-quarter revenue

Gold producer Thor Explorations has posted higher revenue, earnings and cash generation for the first quarter of this year, supported by a sharp increase in the average realised gold price, despite... 

Ramokgopa visits Tronox smelter in push to revive industrial growth

South Africa’s efforts to stabilise energy supply and support industrial recovery were highlighted during Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s visit to titanium feedstock... 

Ariana secures cash position to advance Zimbabwe project studies

ASX-listed Ariana Resources has secured $27.4-million in cash through the sale of a 13.6% stake in Turkish joint venture Zenit Madencilik to strengthen its balance sheet ahead of key development... 

Kumba conducts emergency response drill at Sishen Airfield

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore and other key stakeholders recently conducted a mass casualty emergency drill at the privately operated Sishen Airfield near Kathu, in the Northern Cape,... 

Kazera notes third-party interest in its Namibian tantalum, lithium project

Aim-listed Kazera Global says there is growing interest in the development of its tantalum and lithium project African Tantalum (Aftan), in southern Namibia. Kazera has received expressions of... 

MMD, MAGNA showcase high-capacity, digitalised mobile crushing solutions

Mineral processing solutions company MMD Group and MAGNA, a Terex Brand, has showcased a strategic drive towards high-capacity mobile crushing solutions, faster mine deployment, hybrid and... 

BMA names winning bidders for R12bn project to redevelop six ports of entry

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the winning bidders for the R12-billion redevelopment of its six busiest land border posts, confirming a mix of private sector partnerships that... 

Elevra secures funding certainty for staged, accelerated lithium brownfield expansion in North America

ASX-listed Elevra Lithium has secured a funding package of up to A$441-million to advance a brownfield expansion at its North American Lithium (NAL) project and to fund technical studies at its... 

Elevra to focus on its North American assets, transfer its Ewoyaa rights to Huayou

Australia-based lithium producer Elevra Lithium has secured lithium-focused exploration and development company Atlantic Lithium’s consent to sell all of Elevra’s rights and interests relating to... 

Hillside marks 30 years amid push for long-term power solution

Diversified miner South32’s Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, could continue operating for another 20 to 30 years if a competitive long-term electricity agreement is... 

Kimberley Process urged to evolve as traceability, consumer expectations rise

The Kimberley Process (KP) needs to consider how it can strengthen digital communication in its work, while addressing emerging risks such as financial integrity, and develop robust traceability... 

Geopolitical shifts bringing role of Africa’s arbitration expertise to the fore

The traditional global rules-based order is actively being reshaped, with arbitration being pulled into the front lines, and over time, geopolitics, not just the rule of law, determining how... 

Africa’s peace-building faces reality check as leaders call for active prudence

As day one of the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 opened at the Sandton Convention Centre, hosted by dispute resolution authority the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), veteran... 

Risk indicators detected as challenges escalate

South Africa’s declining water management competency is revealing a critical fault line in the mining sector, which is developing an inability to sufficiently act on early warning signals. While... 

Heraeus, Sibanye-Stillwater target new uses for palladium in glass fibre production

Precious metals and technology company Heraeus Precious Metals and mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater have partnered on a joint research and development project aimed at... 

ICMM, One Young World launch young leaders scholarship

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has announced the creation of the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship programme in partnership with global nongovernmental organisation (NGO) One Young World. The... 

July Ndlovu, Lucky Kgatle to join Implats board

Platinum group metals company Impala Platinum (Implats) has appointed July Ndlovu and Lucky Kgatle as independent nonexecutive directors, effective May 1. The board confirms that the two... 

ICMM updates critical control management guide to strengthen mining safety

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has published its newly updated ‘Critical Control Management: Good Practice Guide’ to better support the mining industry’s implementation of controls that keep... 

Bar and coin demand drove global gold demand to a record in the first quarter

Gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) demand, increased by 2% year-on-year to 1 231 t for the quarter ended March 31, mainly as a result of higher bar and coin demand, the World Gold... 

Perseus executes first production blast at CMA Underground project

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has reported the successful completion of the first underground production blast at its CMA Underground project, at the Yaouré gold mine, in Côte d’Ivoire.... 

Illegal mining more than just a law enforcement issue, research fellow says

A presentation by University of South Africa (Unisa) Centre of Excellence: Adaptation and Resilience postdoctoral research fellow Dr Kennedy Manduna has challenged dominant narratives around... 

Flotation polishing integral to wastewater improvement

Dissolved air flotation (DAF) is gaining traction as a post-biological polishing step in municipal wastewater treatment, improving effluent consistency by removing fine solids, algae and nutrient... 

Innovative approaches needed for effective conservation

As South Africa grapples with mounting water stress, innovative approaches to waste management are emerging as crucial aspects of water conservation, with integrated waste management solutions... 

DHL Supply Chain to invest R220m in Gauteng multi-user distribution hub

Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to invest R220-million into a new multiuser distribution centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, reinforcing its longterm commitment to... 

Firebird secures A$2m grant to advance Australian demonstration plant

Australia-based manganese processing technology company Firebird Metals has been awarded a A$2-million grant from government agency the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) under its Battery... 

Fortescue campaign aims to cap diesel tax handouts for mining majors

ASX-listed Fortescue is launching is national advertising campaign calling for a reform of the Australian government’s diesel tax handout, which is “delivering excessive benefits to a small number... 

SMM breaks ground on Western Cape monazite plant

The Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM) has officially broken ground on its new processing plant in the Western Cape. This milestone advances the mine’s phased development plan and positions South... 

Volt Carbon secures third US patent for dry graphite separation tech

Canada-based science and technology company Volt Carbon Technologies has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for a US patent application. This represents the... 

Wallington, Froneman to join Neo Energy Metals board

Uranium and gold development company Neo Energy Metals has appointed World Gold Council chairperson and former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman as independent nonexecutive chairperson, with... 

Kimberley Process urged to evolve as traceability, consumer expectations rise

The Kimberley Process (KP) needs to consider how it can strengthen digital communication in its work, while addressing emerging risks such as financial integrity, and develop robust traceability... 

Rumble Resources highlights multi-commodity strength amid geopolitical conflict

The dual exposure to gold and tungsten has strengthened investor security amid market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Australia-based mine development and... 

NevGold upsizes private placement to C$42m to advance US gold projects

Owing to strong demand, TSX-V-listed mining exploration and development company NevGold has agreed with investment firm Clarus Securities to increase the size of its previously announced...