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Mozambique deliberates TotalEnergies' LNG project proposalsWendell Roelf

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Good as gold: World Gold Council outlines record-breaking quarter

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Harmony Gold and others lose mining permits in Mali

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South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane – and no one knows how muchJennifer Lee Broadhurst, Brett Cohen and Jesse Burton

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Can South Africa hold its mining tech edge as Anglo American relocates?Reginald Letsholo

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Transnet plans $7bn of infrastructure upgradesColleen Goko

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Tania Broughton 2 Jul 2024

Gwede Mantashe has been given the mineral resources portfolio for another term.

Mineral Council pledges full support of Mantashe

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The global mining industry is facing many challenges, but the cyclical nature gives hope for an upswing.

PwC review of mining industry has hopeful tone despite challenges

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jun 2024

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

H2 Moves Europe is Anglo’s latest play to stimulate hydrogen market

Lindsey Schutters 26 Jun 2024

Sibanye 'isn't short on money', but may shutter metal streaming

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UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

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The US could spark a new age of nuclear energy development

New US nuclear energy bill could spark SMR boom

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

Reservoir at one of the village sites. Source: Supplied

Kumba boosts water security in Sishen community

19 Jun 2024

Coal miner safety is becoming more important as environmental regulations get more stringent.

Kangra coal mine completes experimental safety drill

14 Jun 2024

Rosond has expertise in surface exploration and underground drilling

Compcom approves Rosond Holdings deal days after Saudi expansion

Lindsey Schutters 13 Jun 2024

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Zambia to set up mineral investment and trading unit

Chris Mfula 13 Jun 2024

A mine worker takes a break underground as South Africa's Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon, at Gold Fields' South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Gold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine

Nelson Banya 13 Jun 2024

Electra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet

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280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

11 Jun 2024

As of December 2023, Kroondal had 4E PGM mineral reserves of 0.7Moz and mineral resources of 4.4Moz

66 miners still underground as Kroondal strike enters third day

Lindsey Schutters 5 Jun 2024

South African appeal court suspends order halting Shell drilling

Wendell Roelf 3 Jun 2024

Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm construction will begin in 2024 with operation estimated for 2026. Source: Sam Forson/Pexels

Sibanye-Stillwater secures 140MW wind energy project

30 May 2024

Anglo's board has rejected the BHP bid, citing the divestment effects on Amplats business.

Anglo board responds to BHP bid, maintains 29 May deadline

Lindsey Schutters 29 May 2024

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Compcom approves Solar Mining acquisition of Problast

Lindsey Schutters 27 May 2024

The merger would create a mining giant with a more extensive and diverse portfolio of assets, including copper, potash, iron ore, and metallurgical coal. This increased scale would give BHP greater market power and resilience against commodity price fluctuations.

Anglo rejects third BHP bid, but Australian miner remains confident

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

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Congo lawyers say they have new evidence on Apple's minerals supply chain

Sonia Rolley 23 May 2024

Implats CEO Nico Muller

Implats finalises R9bn BEE deal

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

Lily Mine was the scene of a 2016 disaster where three miners were trapped underground in a container after a ground collapse.

Vantage Goldfields to resume operations at Lily and Barbrook mines

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In February 2022, Sibanye-Stillwater successfully concluded the €85m transaction to acquire French mining group Eramet’s Sandouville hydrometallurgical nickel processing facilities near Le Havre, France’s second largest industrial port.

Sibanye Q1 update progress on safety, restructuring planned

Lindsey Schutters 10 May 2024

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BHP’s Anglo American takeover bid: Spotlight on SA’s patent system

Gerard Verhoef 8 May 2024

The Alpamarca open pit mine in Peru is Volcan Compañia Minera's biggest operation.

Integra Capital acquires Glencore's Volcan stake

Lindsey Schutters 7 May 2024

Mabola Protected Area in the Mpumalanga grasslands is under threat of coal mining. Archive photo: supplied

Proposed coal mine in Mpumalanga grasslands back in court

John Yeld 2 May 2024

If the Anglo American buyout is completed, BHP Group will be a dominant player in critical minerals for the global energy transition.

BHP eyes global copper dominance with Anglo American buyout

Lindsey Schutters 25 Apr 2024

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