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Energy security takes centre stage as global coal demand hits record high in 2025 (Image source: © Future Coal

Coal remains essential to keeping the lights on and economic development

In Phokeng, North West, the recently opened R13,3m Maithufi Road bridge is a powerful example of how partnerships between communities, indigenous people and mining companies can drive real change. Pictured: Dignitaries gathered for the official handover of Impala Rustenburg’s SLP projects (Image source: © Mining Review Africa

#AfricanMiningIndaba: Mining partnerships benefit communities

Last year mining companies contributed more than R5bn to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs both within the industry and in the future when mining has ceased (Image source: © Alliance for Responsible Mining)

#MiningMatters contributes R5bn to training and upliftment of skills

In Q3 2025, while many industries experienced employment declines, mining added 2,000 jobs (y-o-y), bringing its workforce to 474,000. (Image source: ©World Finance )

Mining sector a rare source of resilience in Q3 2025

In Phokeng, North West, the recently opened R13,3m Maithufi Road bridge is a powerful example of how partnerships between communities, indigenous people and mining companies can drive real change. Pictured: Dignitaries gathered for the official handover of Impala Rustenburg’s SLP projects (Image source: © Mining Review Africa

#AfricanMiningIndaba: Mining partnerships benefit communities

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Last year mining companies contributed more than R5bn to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs both within the industry and in the future when mining has ceased (Image source: © Alliance for Responsible Mining)

#MiningMatters contributes R5bn to training and upliftment of skills

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Source: Supplied. Dino Zuccollo, head of investor solutions at Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management.

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Glencore has finally reached closure on the DRC criminal case

Glencore closes DRC criminal investigations

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New guidelines for women safety in mining is a big step forward in the industry's fight against GBVF

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Lindsey Schutters 4 Aug 2024

Air Products' continued efforts to uplift education in the Chatsworth community

Air Products' continued efforts to uplift education in the Chatsworth community

Air Products South Africa 1 Aug 2024

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Sars calls for public comment on renewables tax incentives

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Minister Ramokgopa is transitioning to phase two of South Africa's electricity crisis.

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Gwede Mantashe is dovetailing with the President's plans, which is a great improvement from the last administration.

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Lindsey Schutters 29 Jul 2024

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Sibanye-Stillwater says it has recovered from the cyberattack with minimum disruption.

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Lindsey Schutters 26 Jul 2024

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Lindsey Schutters 23 Jul 2024

Jon Kornik, CEO of Plentify

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Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

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Lindsey Schutters 16 Jul 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater website still down after cyberattack

Sibanye-Stillwater website still down after cyberattack

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Minister Ramokgopa is determined to deliver a new IRP plan before the year is out.

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Glencore has finally reached closure on the DRC criminal case

Glencore closes DRC criminal investigations

5 Aug 2024

The Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 brought together the Africa Energy Colloquium.

African energy ministers call for more collaboration

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

TotalEnergies injected some positivity in its share price when news broke of its intention to exit the offshore gas project in South Africa.

Despite SA plans, TotalEnergies still plays key role in Africa

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The high-tech solution is based on the RITM-200 reactor

Egypt will benefit from floating nuclear plant

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