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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
4th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


An openpit mine operated by Zijin Mining Group
China picks State firm to help coordinate mining deals abroad
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

China has chosen a new State investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources,... 


PyroFuZA can restore South Africa’s value-adding power.
South Africa can become strong value-add minerals player again, PyroFuZA points out
2nd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Look out for PyroFuZA. Those eight letters have the potential to make best use of South Africa’s natural resources and restore South Africa’s value-adding power, which, in turn, can help to foot... 


The image depicts a ADT in a coal field
Rail allocation to enhance diversified miner’s access to market
29th May 2026 By: Lynne Davies

In advocating for reindustrialisation in South Africa and the creation of new jobs, diversified mining group Menar is expanding its portfolio of operations with the February 2026 addition of a... 


Giyani's demo plant in Johannesburg
Giyani announces positive DFS results for Botswana manganese project
28th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has reported positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) results for its 100%-owned K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana. Giyani notes that highlights from... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne (centre) flanked by Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and vice-president Moses Madondo.
Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council
28th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


Mintek mineral processing executive manager Dr Lawrence Bbosa
Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation
21st May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


An ad announcing the theme of Mining Indaba 2027
Mining Indaba strengthens its focus on turning partnerships into tangible deliveries
19th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As preparations begin for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment... 


Mining production up by 2.5% y/y, mineral sales rise by 30.2% y/y in March
Mining production up by 2.5% y/y, mineral sales rise by 30.2% y/y in March
14th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that the country’s mining production increased by 2.5% year-on-year in March, with platinum group metals (PGMs), gold and manganese ore having made the... 


The Chvaletice project site
Study estimates robust returns from Czech manganese project
14th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of the development of TSX-V-listed Euro Manganese's Chvaletice project, in the Czech Republic, demonstrates the resilience of the project and the potential... 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis (centre), Differential Capital Special Situations Fund Head Mark Salmon (right), and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer (left).
Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment
14th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 


Giyani's demo plant in South Africa
Giyani reports positive results from Phase 2 of Digital DNA programme
5th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has reported that successful interim results for high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) produced from its demonstration plant in, Johannesburg, South Africa, have been... 


The Hermosa project
South32 remains upbeat on Hermosa’s Taylor project, despite higher capex
30th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-, LSE- and JSE-listed South32 has increased the estimated capital expenditure (capex) requirement for the Taylor zinc/lead/silver project – the first development at its larger Hermosa project,... 


Electrolytic hydrogen, manganese logistics, Memsa make headlines
Electrolytic hydrogen, manganese logistics, Memsa make headlines
24th April 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses electrolytic hydrogen being able to enable long-term energy storage way beyond what batteries can provide; South Africa’s manganese industry calling... 


ARENA CEO Darren Miller
Firebird secures A$2m grant to advance Australian demonstration plant
23rd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


Equipment in operation at the Weda Bay mine
France's Eramet could seek new investors in capital hike; plans Indonesia mine halt
23rd April 2026 By: Reuters

Eramet said on Thursday it could talk to new investors about taking part in a €500-million capital increase that the struggling French mining group is planning for later this year. The nickel,... 


Watch this compelling video and gain invaluable insight into the way a Major Mining Test Case was won
Watch this compelling video and gain invaluable insight into the way a Major Mining Test Case was won
22nd April 2026

Creamer Media’s At Top Level has conducted a very insightful interview with Robert Botha, the Director of NBP Attorneys Inc, that centres on the rich iron-ore endowment of South Africa’s Northern... 


South32's Cannington mine
South32 lowers full-year manganese guidance by 6%
22nd April 2026 By: Reuters

Diversified miner South32 lowered its full‑year forecast on April 22 for its Australia Manganese unit after wet-season rainfall and Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted operations. The company also... 


Manganese port activity.
Give South Africa’s manganese mines a good logistics future right now – don’t wait
21st April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Without compromising the positions of any stakeholders or the credibility of the process, a way must be found to fast-track a good logistical future for South Africa’s very important manganese... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 


Platinum group metals' production surge.
PGMs, China’s stockpiling spur mining production leap, Minerals Council reports
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector entered 2026 with robust momentum, posting notable year-on-year production gains in February largely on the back of platinum group metals (PGMs) and China’s stockpiling... 


Manganese chemical symbol
Manganese X awarded patent in US for manganese sulphate process
15th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Manganese X Energy Corporation has been granted a patent for its proprietary manganese sulphate purification process, which is a critical mineral used in the production of lithium-ion... 


BHP global generative exploration head Dr Cam McCuaig.
Exploration workshop sessions initiated in Africa by BHP
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa are to be conducted by global mining... 


Equipment in use at a South African manganese mining operation
South Africa's mining production up 9.7% y/y in Feb
14th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that the country's mining production increased by 9.7% year-on-year in February, with platinum group metals (PGMs), chromium ore, manganese ore and... 


Image of global map, mining operations and the new Mining Weekly International logo
Creamer Media consolidates global resources coverage under Mining Weekly International banner
13th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly has launched a new daily email newsletter and related webpage to consolidate its global resources coverage under the Mining Weekly International banner. Each weekday,... 


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... 


Eramet mineral sands mine in Senegal
Eramet says shareholders committed to capital increase
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Eramet's main shareholders have reaffirmed their support for the mining group's funding plan and are committed to the success of a capital increase, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The decision... 


Nersa has also launched a process to consider changing the terms of a prevailing negotiated pricing agreement  between Eskom and Transalloys (pictured).
Ferrochrome venture again extends retrenchment deadline following Eskom request
7th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has agreed to further extend the date for the termination of Section 189 retrenchment consultations under way with workers at its ferrochrome smelters – this time... 


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... 


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... 


United Manganese of Kalahari.
Energy price volatility may push commodity prices higher, manganese producer warns
20th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Volatility in global oil markets could have far-reaching consequences for South Africa’s mineral export sector and push up commodity prices. Warning this in a media release to Mining Weekly, United... 


Giyani demonstration plant crystalliser.
Canada’s manganese demo plant in Joburg gets extra funding from South Africa’s IDC
20th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Toronto-listed Canadian company Giyani Metals has received an additional R29.9-million from South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for its high-purity manganese... 


South32 shuts Gemco manganese mine as cyclone strikes
South32 shuts Gemco manganese mine as cyclone strikes
20th March 2026 By: Reuters

South32 has paused operations at its Gemco mine and moved non-essential personnel off site as Cyclone Narelle lashes Australia's northeast, a spokesperson said on Friday. The Groote Eylandt Mining... 


CEO Ben Magara
Exxaro delivers strong returns despite challenging year, makes strides in renewable energy projects
19th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has reported strong operational and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, amid the realisation of its diversification... 


Jupiter MD Brad Rogers
Jupiter declares interim dividend
16th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has announced an interim dividend of A$0.0055 a share for the period ended December 31, 2025. The dividend record date is March 23, with payment to occur on April 2. 


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