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Mining production records 0.6% increase in April

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Gwede Mantashe amends hotly contested BEE clauses in draft MRDP bill

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Over 1,700 suspects nabbed in Vala Umgodi operations

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South Africa's $5.8bn Hive project aims to lead low-cost ammonia output

Wendell Roelf 12 Jun 2025

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Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

12 Jun 2025

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New Wits School of Mining Engineering head: Reliable digital skills need to move industry forward

12 Jun 2025

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R105bn Coega Green Ammonia Project completes 1430MW Solar PV Cluster Development phase

12 Jun 2025

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"Skills development is not just a business strategy, it’s a national imperative" – Engen

12 Jun 2025

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From funding to vision: Enabling Africa’s Just Energy Transition

Rentia van Tonder and Aadil Cajee 11 Jun 2025

Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses

Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses

9 Jun 2025

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Experts urge a new global agreement on carbon credit emission factors

9 Jun 2025

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How to prepare for the inevitability of contractual disputes and project delays

Kirsten Wolmarans 9 Jun 2025

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Africa Finance Corp to sign $320m deal with Italy to bolster Lobito funding

Duncan Miriri 6 Jun 2025

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SA safari lodges lead solar shift to future-proof tourism

6 Jun 2025

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Elias Monage 6 Jun 2025

Source: © AVZ Minerals As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works towards leveraging its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it will need to support the raising of standards across a wide range of mining disciplines. Pictured: The Manono-Kitotolo lithium project in the DRC

Unlocking DRC's mining potential through global standards adoption

5 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Amongst the sectors that contracted in Q1 2025, mining performed the worst in the first quarter

Mining performance contracts in Q1 2025

4 Jun 2025

Fuel price update still pending as June adjustment date nears

Fuel price update still pending as June adjustment date nears

3 Jun 2025

Source: © Whiteriver Technical College by 30 June, companies and municipalities will have to have registered a supervisor as a professional process controller with the WISA, as required by Regulation 3630 of the National Water Act

Legal risk for employers with water treatment facilities looms

3 Jun 2025

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Bridging borders: CILT conference to enhance transport connectivity and sustainability

3 Jun 2025

Shoprite's Usave stores boosts energy efficiency, food quality with smart tech

Shoprite's Usave stores boosts energy efficiency, food quality with smart tech

2 Jun 2025

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Climate risk mitigation: Why early warning systems in energy, infrastructure sectors are vital

Shirleen Ritchie and Kirsten Wolmarans 2 Jun 2025

Source: © The JSE Group Valterra Platinum's debut on the JSE follows the demerger of Anglo American's interest in the company

Anglo American Valterra Platinum demerger completed

2 Jun 2025

Source: © Orion Minerals Orion Minerals’ flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM) in the Northern Cape, is becoming a next-generation copper and zinc producer

Mantashe hopeful for Orion Minerals’ flagship PCZM's future

2 Jun 2025

Prof Raj Naidoo on driving South Africa’s Just Energy Transition through innovation

Prof Raj Naidoo on driving South Africa’s Just Energy Transition through innovation

Enterprises University of Pretoria 30 May 2025

The urgent need for collaboration across the continent as the world accelerates its transition to clean energy is reflected in this year’s African Mining Indaba’s (MI26) 2026 theme, Stronger together: Progress through partnerships (Image supplied)

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 theme calls for partnerships

30 May 2025

Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

Air Products South Africa 30 May 2025

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Updated City Budget offers sweeping relief measures for households

Katja Hamilton 29 May 2025

Source: © miningmx Paul Dunne has been appointed president of The Minerals Council South Africa

The Minerals Council president: "Mining must succeed for South Africa to succeed"

29 May 2025

Source: © 123rf The Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRD) does not reflect inputs from the Minerals Council South Africa

Minerals Council South Africa inputs not reflected in MRD Bill

28 May 2025

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How to prepare for the inevitability of contractual disputes and project delays

Kirsten Wolmarans 9 Jun 2025

Source: © AVZ Minerals As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works towards leveraging its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it will need to support the raising of standards across a wide range of mining disciplines. Pictured: The Manono-Kitotolo lithium project in the DRC

Unlocking DRC's mining potential through global standards adoption

5 Jun 2025

The urgent need for collaboration across the continent as the world accelerates its transition to clean energy is reflected in this year’s African Mining Indaba’s (MI26) 2026 theme, Stronger together: Progress through partnerships (Image supplied)

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 theme calls for partnerships

30 May 2025

#AfricaDay: Integrating technical solutions with ESG to advance modern African economies

#AfricaDay: Integrating technical solutions with ESG to advance modern African economies

26 May 2025

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