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 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:51:06 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/data-centre-growth-set-to-trigger-massive-demand-for-aluminium-and-copper-842153a The global data-centre boom is set to drive far greater demand for base metals than previously thought, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. 1-269059 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-mining-production-and-sales-are-back-baby-620961a There’s a glimmer of hope mining in South Africa as Statistics SA’s figures for April 2026 are positive. Mining production surged by 8.2% on a year‑on‑year (y‑o‑y) basis, while total mineral sales rose by R89bn year‑to‑date (January–April) compared with the same period in 2025. 1-269011 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/omnia-secures-fertiliser-supply-amid-middle-east-conflict-512720a South African fertiliser and explosives manufacturer Omnia Holdings says it has secured alternative ammonia supplies after disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, helping shield its operations from shortages of a key agricultural input. 1-268856 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wesizwe-platinum-to-cut-70-of-its-workforce-at-bakubung-mine-401599a Wesizwe Platinum will lay off nearly 500 workers, or around 70% of the workforce, at its Bakubung mine near Rustenburg in the North West, it said, as it shifts from phased development of the delayed project to a single-stage ramp-up. 1-268785 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/glencore-south-african-smelter-cancels-planned-job-cuts-after-electricity-deal-067405a Glencore's South African ferrochrome smelting unit said on Monday,1 June, it has cancelled plans to lay off as many as 1,500 workers after the country's energy regulator approved discounted electricity costs for the sector. 1-268617 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/planned-rand-water-maintenance-may-affect-municipalities-industries-and-mines-623171a Rand Water has reminded residents and businesses of planned maintenance at its Palmiet and Zuikerbosch systems, which is expected to cause water-supply interruptions between Friday, 29 May and Friday, 17 July 2026. 1-268521 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-south-african-businesses-can-offset-the-rising-diesel-price-390838a South Africa’s most economically viable industries — mining, agriculture and food production — are heavy users of diesel. They’re currently navigating a plethora of challenges affecting their fuel budgets. 1-268513 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/werner-duvenhage-says-sayonara-to-rio-tinto-after-13-instrumental-years-401339a After more than a decade, Werner Duvenhage is leaving Rio Tinto and stepping down as managing director of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). Wilhemina Ngcobo, current RBM chief operating officer, will replace Werner as acting managing director when he officially departs the company on 31 July. 1-268475 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/expertise-to-unlock-minings-catalytic-impact-on-africas-infrastructure-390208a In many parts of Africa, mining remains a frontier sector, frequently arriving as the first large-scale investment in remote or underdeveloped regions; its impact, however, extends far beyond extraction. 1-268453 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/its-bleak-street-in-sa-mining-as-rising-fuel-price-starts-to-take-its-toll-067785a To quote the late American journalist and Vogue legend, André Leon Talley, it’s “bleak street” in South African mining production. The sector is feeling the effects of the ongoing conflict between Israel, the US and Iran, which has led to a sharp rise in fuel prices. 1-268347 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mining South Africa