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Pan African Resources Evader solar farm.
Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 


The Duketon mine near Laverton, Western Australia
Perenti extends Duketon contract with Regis to 2029
8th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services group Perenti has secured a 12-month extension to its underground mining services contract at the Duketon operations in Western Australia, lifting the agreement’s duration to at... 


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Kholo Capital, Tensai back Isambane Mining management buyout
7th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Fund management company Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (Kholo Capital) and privately held advisory firm Tensai Private Equity have provided R275-million in mezzanine debt funding to support... 


Perenti outgoing MD and CEO Mark Norwell
Perenti appoints new MD and CEO
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed diversified global mining services group Perenti has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres to succeed Mark Norwell as MD and CEO with effect from June 1. Torres recently held the role of COO at... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026 order book, is introducing autonomous drilling... 


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... 


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Sector poised to enter defining period – miner
27th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The contract mining sector in Southern Africa is entering a “defining period” and, as commodity markets stabilise and capital discipline tightens across major mining companies, preference towards... 


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Integrating design, contract mining to fast-track projects
27th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Integrated project delivery, which spans in-house engineering, shaft sinking and contract mining, is gaining traction as mine owners seek faster, lower-risk routes – from the concept phase to... 


Uranium and gold opportunities.
More steps being taken to advance promising South African uranium/gold endowment
24th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Uranium development company Neo Energy Metals stated in a London Stock Exchange announcement on Tuesday, March 24, that it is negotiating an agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater to secure unrestricted... 


Master Drilling to report higher EPS on partial impairment reversal
18th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company Master Drilling expects to report an increase of between 63.1% and 73% in earnings per share (EPS) to between R3.44 and R3.65 for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Turn wealth beneath soil into prosperity for all, Minerals Council CEO pleads
10th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority so as to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects, make inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


The Sukari mine in Egypt
Capital pleased with favourable demand as it secures new contracts
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company Capital has announced several material contract developments across its drilling, mining and laboratory operations in a favourable demand environment. "We are pleased to... 


The Gamsberg mine
Aveng narrows basic interim loss to A$1.5m
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Infrastructure and contract mining group Aveng has reported higher gross earnings of A$69.4-million for the six months ended December 31, compared with the prior half-year's gross earnings of... 


Partnership to drive growth, sustainability in Northern Cape
6th February 2026

Zinc producer Black Mountain Mining has announced a strategic partnership with mining contractor Group T Mining’s subsidiary TNC Mining Swartberg, which is expected to be an important step towards... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
South Africa at pivotal point in evolution of its mining industry, says Minerals Council
4th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining built South Africa once. With clarity, confidence, and coherent policy, mining can help to build South Africa’s future again – and do so inclusively. A successful and growing mining industry... 


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Smoothing the bumpy ride to steady state production
30th January 2026

Whether it is a greenfield mine, an expansion or a transition from opencast to underground, the shift to steady state production is often one of the riskiest phases in a mine’s lifecycle. It is... 


New security measure to prevent mining theft, mitigate legal liability and ensure emergency preparedness
New security measure to prevent mining theft, mitigate legal liability and ensure emergency preparedness
27th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Syndicates are having a significant impact on the productivity and financial wellbeing of South Africa’s mining industry – from cable theft to the pilfering of other resources such as explosives... 


Drill rig underground at Bulyanhulu mine, in Tanzania
Mining services company Capital expects more revenue gains in high-demand environment
20th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed mining services provider Capital says it delivered a strong finish to the year ended December 31, 2025, with full-year revenue having been at the upper end of revised and raised... 


coal mining
Liberty Coal transfers 540 workers as Optimum Colliery prepares 500 new jobs
16th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Coal company Liberty Coal has confirmed that about 540 employees have been transferred to Liberty Mine Services (LMS), following its appointment as the principal independent mining contractor at... 


Boston Consulting Group’s Tycho Möncks (left) and Mikhail Nikomarov.
2025 to 2035 decisive for Africa’s new mineral wealth opportunity, say Boston execs
16th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Africa’s mineral wealth has become a focal point for the clean energy transition and advanced manufacturing and coordinated action by Africa can convert the continent’s mineral wealth into GDP... 


A  R 9350 300 t excavator designed by Liebherr on site in Zambia at sunset
Two excavators delivered to Zambian contract miner
5th December 2025

Heavy equipment manufacturer Liebherr Zambia has successfully delivered two R 9350 300 t excavators to mining contractor Kascco, with the most recent handover taking place in late-August. The R... 


Gold from South Africa's world-renowned Rand Refinery.
Gold’s probably hit 2025 high but don’t rule out Christmas rally, say gold strategists
25th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Even though there is consensus that gold has probably already hit its 2025 high point and is unlikely to go beyond the all-time-record it set in October when it breached the $4 300/oz mark, a Santa... 


Bulyanhulu mine where Capital is involved
Services company Capital successfully raises $40m to advance growth
21st November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed mining services company Capital has successfully raised gross proceeds of £31-million, or $40-million, after issuing 28.5-million new common shares in the company at a price of 107p... 


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Certain works qualify as civil engineering – council
21st November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa’s mining sector accelerates its shift towards contractor-led models for noncore functions, a growing number of service providers are unknowingly falling foul of legal... 


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Zambian demand surges
21st November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The demand for modular infrastructure in Zambia’s mining sector is currently growing rapidly as the industry expands to meet global copper demand. With copper prices remaining high, nearly all... 


West Wits CEO Rudi Deysel (left) and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer on site.
West Wits drawdown firms up return of gold mining to Golden City early next year
17th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

West Wits Mining on Monday issued a drawdown notice for a first tranche of $12.5-million from a loan facility to advance the development of Qala Shallows, the promising project that is bringing... 


 Engineering inspection of concrete test cubes.
As Joburg's gold begins to re-show, Pilgrim’s Rest gold plant project accelerates
4th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg and Pilgrim’s Rest, two locations steeped in South African gold mining history, are both making it clear that their gold resources are far from done. Mining Weekly chalked up reads... 


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Cementation Africa’s innovative engineering solutions are driving measurable improvements in underground mining performance
Africa should show the world it can properly mechanise mines
31st October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Mining operations in South Africa, and Africa in general, continue to lag in terms of mechanisation compared with their European and North American counterparts, and need to overcome the challenges... 


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