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The second-largest producer of silver globally and the EU's largest producer of mined copper KGHM Polska Miedź and global diversified miner BHP World Exploration have signed a memorandum of...
Global mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater will start consultations with organised labour and non-unionised employees regarding the proposed restructuring of the Kwezi shaft – an...
What is commonly described as a skills shortage in the country’s mining industry has become a much broader capability challenge and this will accelerate over the next decade as an experienced and...
Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Sibanye-Stillwater’s new projects; a six-million-ounce platinum demand opportunity from hydrogen truck fleets; and Northam Platinum wanting its Eland...
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The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%...
Renewable energy company Voltalia has commissioned the 148 MW Bolobedu solar power plant, in Limpopo, for mining company Rio Tinto South Africa subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). Bolobedu will...
Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the CSIR’s recent test of digital rock-sounding technology at Harmony Gold’s Mponeng mine; Minerals Council South Africa is positive about the launch...
The Slope Stability X26 (SSX26) Conference and Expo – an exhibition for tailings and geotechnical engineers – will display the latest developments and insights for mine slope stability and...
Australia's South32 on Thursday posted a 55% rise in annual profit, largely in line with market expectations, and extended its shareholder-returns programme, sending its shares to a more than...
This week: It's been a very good year for DRDGOLD and, Exxaro wants energy, future metals to be more than half of group earnings by 2030
South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is reviewing what the mine of the future could look like amid a modernisation drive, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara pointed out in response to Mining Weekly during a media...
South Africa's mining firms are accelerating investment in renewable energy as they seek to diversify power sources, cut costs and meet decarbonisation targets, marking a shift after decades of...
Minerals Council South Africa has responded exceedingly positively to the launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership for Growth and...
Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the latest updates on the $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay, Exxaro scaling its renewable-energy business; and DRDGold’s...
The four sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure have been selected under Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership as the platforms for raising South Africa’s growth to 3%...
Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, increasing inflationary pressures and broader macroeconomic headwinds, South African resources group Exxaro delivered a strong first-half performance,...
Mining bosses say that regulatory scrutiny of major mergers is increasing as governments pay closer attention to critical minerals and security of supply in the face of a volatile geopolitical...
Brazilian iron-ore, copper and nickel producer Vale has launched a proposal to accelerate the growth of mining and position Brazil as a global leader in the sector, leveraging the country's...
Australian multinational mining and metals company BHP achieved higher earnings, stronger cash flow and a materially stronger balance sheet for the year ended June 30, owing to a good operational...
Glencore could leap into top market indices within six months of listing in Australia as fund managers' copper appetite may outweigh concerns over thermal coal exposure, analysts and investors said...
BHP Group reported better-than-expected full-year earnings and declared its highest annual dividend in four years, boosted by record copper prices that cemented the metal's lead over iron-ore as...
Brazilian multinational miner Vale has ranked first in all eight categories of the Metals & Mining sector in the 2026 Extel Latin America Executive Team awards. The ranking evaluates the...
Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer...
This week: Seriti unpacks big renewables ambition for coal heartland as first 155 MW wind project enters into operation; And, Considerable room to increase mining’s innovation intensity, survey finds
Guinea picked Glencore as offtaker to buy bauxite produced by State-owned Nimba Mining Co, as the West African nation looks to manage more closely export flows of the aluminum feedstock. Glencore...
Platinum group metals miner Implats has superseded its diversity targets ahead of its 2026 financial year end deadline, surpassing its goal of achieving 29% women representation in management, with...
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