https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/608.html South Africa news 15 Mining news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/608.html en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:53:12 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-business-partnership-shifts-focus-to-growth-853183a President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership, shifting its focus from economic stabilisation and structural reform towards investment, growth and job creation. 1-271019 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-showcases-the-technologies-shaping-tomorrows-industry-290007a As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. 1-270940 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-mining-under-the-gun-as-us-israeli-attack-on-iran-piles-on-the-pressure-634401a The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is putting pressure on South African mining as production continues to decline. Diesel prices — a major fuel source for mining operations — remain more than 20% above pre-conflict levels, adding to the strain. 1-270901 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bushtec-unifies-brand-to-deliver-advanced-lifecycle-camps-for-the-global-mining-sector-523710a Bushtec, a pioneering force in tented camps and solutions, has announced a significant brand evolution, unifying its 55-year heritage as Canvas and Tent and a consortium of specialised brands under a singular Bushtec master brand. 1-270866 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-brand-and-strategic-investment-position-imt-to-help-shape-the-future-of-mining-across-africa-523760a Mining has never been more complex. Across Africa, mining companies are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, adopt rapidly evolving technologies and meet increasing regulatory and sustainability requirements. While technology continues to advance, the real challenge lies in successfully integrating people, engineering, systems and data into practical solutions that deliver measurable operational outcomes. 1-270826 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deaths-of-14-illegal-miners-at-private-companys-site-lead-to-investigation-412539a The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says it is assessing and reviewing all relevant information regarding an incident in Marikana, Rustenburg, in the North West, which resulted in the deaths of illegal miners. 1-270775 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/public-comment-open-legal-practice-and-trust-law-reforms-tougher-penalties-for-illegal-mining-189276a South Africans are urged to have their voices heard on approved pieces of legislation related to illegal mining, the legal fraternity, the administration of trusts and incitement to commit offences. 1-270768 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/numsa-wins-bid-to-block-liquidation-of-diamond-mine-290697a The Northern Cape High Court has set aside the liquidation of Ekapa Minerals and placed it into business rescue. This comes after Numsa challenged the liquidation and proposed a rescue plan that includes a R25-million deal with controversial diamond-dealing company Hall of Diamonds. The provisional liquidators of the mine have disputed the feasibility of the rescue plan and say the judgment has put the mine’s assets and infrastructure and the environment at risk. 1-270650 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unhelpful-government-and-a-lack-of-brand-building-sees-south-african-mining-companies-lose-out-967314a Despite South Africa’s rich history of mining, no South African mining companies appear in the top 50 in the latest Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report by Brand Finance. 1-270634 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-pressures-persist-but-so-does-south-african-mining-301738a The widely recognised resilience mantra, “the horrors persist, but so do I,” aptly applies to South African mining as it grapples with high fuel prices and higher winter electricity tariffs, as do many other industries. 1-270613 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa