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The Bakubung mine
Wesizwe to pursue single-stage ramp-up to 3.5Mt/y at Bakubung
30th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Platinum group metals (PGM) company Wesizwe has decided to adopt a new production strategy for its Bakubung mine, in the North West, as a means to enhance long-term value. The company has decided... 


Ferroglobe smelter
Ferroglobe may halt operations if not afforded reduced electricity tariffs
30th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Silicon metal and ferroalloys producer Ferroglobe South Africa has warned that it may be forced to stop operations at all its facilities owing to a prolonged and unprecedented escalation in... 


The JSE building in Sandton
South African stock index is heading for worst month since 2008
30th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Johannesburg’s benchmark stock index is heading for its worst month in almost two decades, reeling from a double hit as the Iran war saps demand for emerging-market assets while plunging... 


Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul.
Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's Northern Cape province has the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani... 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 


Salungano improves financial performance
Salungano improves financial performance
27th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Salungano Group has reported a material improvement in its financial performance for year ended March 31, 2025, compared with the prior year. The coal miner reports an increase in... 


Wesizwe Platinum expects interim earnings growth
27th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum Limited has advised shareholders that it expects significant growth in its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The company expects earnings per share... 


Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact
Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact
27th March 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo and China have signed a deal to deepen cooperation in the African nation's mining sector, Congo's government said, as global powers jockey for influence in the... 


Early works construction at Namibia uranium project progressing well
Early works construction at Namibia uranium project progressing well
27th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy has reported that early works construction at its Etango uranium project, in Namibia, continues to advance on budget and schedule. In a statement to shareholders, the... 


Lotus says well covered on diesel and reagents as production ramps up
Lotus says well covered on diesel and reagents as production ramps up
27th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium developer Lotus Resources says it remains on track to achieve nameplate production at its Kayelekera uranium mine during the second quarter, despite emerging supply pressures across global... 


Omnia’s supply chain strength, Nornickel's Palladium Centre, promising uranium/gold endowment make headlines
Omnia’s supply chain strength, Nornickel's Palladium Centre, promising uranium/gold endowment make headlines
27th March 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks how the Middle East crisis is highlighting the relevance of Omnia’s supply chain strength; Nornickel's Palladium Centre's long list of advancing new... 


Formalisation of ASM sector remains significant challenge – WMI director
Formalisation of ASM sector remains significant challenge – WMI director
26th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

While there has been noticeable progress in improving conditions in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in South Africa in recent years, Wits Mining Institute (WMI) director Dr... 


A mineworkers underground
Harmony reports a fatality at its Target 1 mine
26th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

An underground incident involving rock breaking equipment at Harmony Gold Mining Company's Target 1 mine, in the Free State, has resulted in the death of one person. An investigation into the... 


Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell Toyota bus.
Global rollout of hydrogen buses advancing, World Platinum reports
26th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The rollout of platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell buses is advancing worldwide, driven by technology improvements, the World Platinum Investment Council reports. Adding to the global favouring of... 


Ore on a conveyor belt
Premier raises £750 000 for operational activities, flotation plant
26th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Premier African Minerals has raised about £750 000 before expenses through the issue of new ordinary shares to support ongoing operational activities and the continued installation... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon
AngloGold Ashanti targets 500 000 oz/y from US gold discovery
26th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has outlined a maiden 4.9-million-ounce mineral reserve for its Arthur gold project in Nevada, with a prefeasibility study (PFS) confirming a long-life, large-scale... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Middle East crisis underlining relevance of supply strength of South Africa’s Omnia
26th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

At this time of crisis in the Middle East, the supply chain strength of South Africa’s Omnia is of major relevance from mining and agriculture perspectives. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 


Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada upbeat on continued growth following 'transformational' financial year
26th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tin producer Andrada Mining achieved a record operational performance and positive free cash flows at its Uis mine, in Namibia, for the quarter ended February 28, providing a solid foundation for... 


Panel mulls solutions to better coordinate gas development in South Africa
Panel mulls solutions to better coordinate gas development in South Africa
26th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As gas receives more attention as a source of baseload electricity in South Africa and as the country nears a gas cliff for industrial users, there has been uncertainty about the required mix of... 


The Balama process plant
Syrah launches A$104m equity raise, secures strategic funding for graphite operations
26th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Syrah Resources on Thursday announced a fully underwritten A$104-million equity raising alongside non-binding strategic funding proposals from the US International Development... 


Image showing the generation of hydrogen and its use in industry
Global low-carbon hydrogen production is growing, but still constrained 
26th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global total of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity has grown significantly over the past few years, but the sector remains constrained because of uncertain demand and limited investment.... 


Diesel disruptions and early hikes point to possible gap in pricing framework
Diesel disruptions and early hikes point to possible gap in pricing framework
25th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Government and the liquid fuels industry insist that recent disruptions to diesel supply in parts of South Africa are not related to a physical shortage of the fuel in the country. However, the... 


Prolonged Iran war may push copper price below $10 000/t, disrupt sulphuric acid supply
Prolonged Iran war may push copper price below $10 000/t, disrupt sulphuric acid supply
25th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As war in the Middle East continues, a prolonged Iran war would squeeze the big-three copper miners' earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) more than consensus... 


Phase 1 drilling at Zambia mine confirms continuity of copper mineralisation – Jubilee
25th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group says the Phase 1 infill drilling programme at the Molefe mine, which is within trucking distance of the company's Sable refinery, has confirmed... 


Glencore Merafe confirms counter proposal to Eskom’s ‘unworkable’ 62c/kWh conditions
Glencore Merafe confirms counter proposal to Eskom’s ‘unworkable’ 62c/kWh conditions
25th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture has confirmed that it has submitted a “final counterproposal” to Eskom in relation to the terms and conditions associated with the electricity utility’s 62c/kWh... 


The Moma mine
Kenmare confident of meeting 2026 guidance, despite global uncertainty
25th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which owns and operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, says it is confident of meeting guidance on all metrics for this financial year,... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
25th March 2026

This week: Many more ‘great’ gold opportunities in South Africa, West Wits chair says at first gold pour and, More gold mining approvals have been secured by West Wits  


Civil society, business want urgency in solving attorney Chinette Gallichan's murder
Civil society, business want urgency in solving attorney Chinette Gallichan's murder
25th March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Freedom Under Law and Business Against Crime South Africa on Wednesday urged law enforcement to act urgently and decisively in finding the perpetrators responsible for the killing of attorney... 


A haul truck at the Damang mine
Gold Fields reaffirms commitment to Ghana as Damang ownership transfer nears
25th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Preparations for the transfer of ownership of the Damang mine from Gold Fields to the government of Ghana are progressing well, with the transfer set to occur on April 18. The Ghanaian government... 


Dmitry Izotov at PGMs Industry Day in Johannesburg.
More PGM potential for South Africa as Palladium Center returns with major new insight
25th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

One sensed at last year's PGMs Industry Day that Nornickel’s Palladium Center would be back this year with many more growth opportunities for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs). That... 


A coal transportation truck driving past a coal-fired power station
Eskom ordered by court to disclose coal, diesel contracts
25th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Eskom Holdings said it has been ordered by the Supreme Court of Appeal to disclose details of its coal, transport and diesel procurement contracts to activist group Afriforum. South Africa’s state... 


Manono has a complicated history with Australia’s AVZ still claiming the rights to the area Zijin will soon start mining.
Zijin’s Congo lithium mine set to be among world’s biggest
25th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

The lithium mine Zijin Mining Group plans to open this year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to be one of the world’s biggest suppliers of the battery metal. The Chinese company – which... 


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