Exxaro Resources in talks to acquire Tshipi Borwa manganese mine in South Africa
Exxaro Resources Ltd., a leading coal producer in South Africa, is in discussions to acquire the Tshipi Borwa mine, one of the country’s largest manganese...
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Surge in illegal gold mining linked to record prices and legacy of exploitation
Sibanye-Stillwater has reported a dramatic increase in illegal mining incidents around its South African gold operations amid soaring gold prices. The illegal miners, known as...
Copper 360 resumes mining at South Africa’s historic Rietberg mine
Johannesburg-listed Copper 360 has announced the restart of underground mining at the Rietberg mine in South Africa‘s Northern Cape province. This marks the first copper...
British High Commissioner to address Critical Minerals Africa Summit on South Africa’s role in energy transition
British High Commissioner Antony Phillipson will address the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit in Cape Town on November 6-7, 2024. He will emphasize South Africa’s...
Marula Mining expands portfolio with acquisition of Northern Cape lithium and tungsten project in South Africa
Marula Mining, through its subsidiary Southern African Lithium and Tantalum Mining, has reached an agreement to acquire a comprehensive lithium, tungsten and tantalum project located...
Platinum industry faces headwinds as South Africa grapples with production decline
The global platinum mining industry is navigating turbulent waters, with South Africa, its largest producer, experiencing significant challenges. Platinum, a metal over 30 times rarer...
Transitioning South Africa’s energy sector: The role of mining in a just and sustainable future
Over the past decade, the global energy landscape has been shifting towards more sustainable sources, moving away from fossil fuels in line with United Nations...
Orion Minerals unveils exceptional copper intercepts in South Africa’s Okiep Copper Project
Orion Minerals Limited has revealed significant findings from its recent diamond drilling program conducted at the Flat Mines area within the Okiep Copper Project (OCP)...
Vanadium Resources secures off-take agreement with chinese producer, accelerates South African operations
Vanadium Resources (VR8), an ASX-listed junior company with a focus on South Africa, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for off-take with Panjin Hexiang...
Africa’s role in America’s critical mineral strategy
During his recent five-day visit to South Africa, US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo underscored Africa’s significant contribution to America’s critical mineral strategy. Emphasizing Africa’s...