Blasting and metallurgy solutions company BME has appointed Meagan van den Berg as its Managing Director for Africa, a role that will support blasting operations across Africa (excluding South Africa) […]
Read MoreNickel, PGMs drive strong mining recovery in May
The Minerals Council South Africa reported a strong rebound in the mining sector in May 2025, with seasonally adjusted production increasing by 3.7% month-on-month. This marked the sector’s strongest performance […]
Read MoreRamaphosa appoints Mantashe as acting Police Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, as Acting Minister of Police with immediate effect. Minister Mantashe will fulfil this role until Professor Firoz […]
Read MoreRudi Deysel appointed MD as West Wits enters operational phase
West Wits has appointed current CEO Rudi Deysel to the board as Managing Director, reinforcing its leadership team as the company advances its flagship Qala Shallows gold project in South […]
Read MoreHarmony, Sibanye and Exxaro recognised for ESG excellence
In 2025, three leading African companies, Harmony Gold Mining, Sibanye-Stillwater and Exxaro Resources reaffirmed their positions in the globally recognised FTSE4Good Index Series. This continued inclusion highlights their leadership in […]
Read MoreTAKRAF’s George Jacob on key projects, digitalisation & sustainability in mining
Sales Manager at TAKRAF South Africa shares insights on TAKRAF’s advancements in digitalisation, sustainability and decarbonisation. George Jacob, Sales Manager at TAKRAF South Africa, shares insights on the company’s key […]
Read MoreThis week in mining: Key highlights in 60 Seconds
Here’s everything you need to know from the African mining sector this week, in just 60 seconds. From key updates on the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to the […]
Read MoreProgress made in rehabilitating and closing derelict, hazardous mines
With an additional R180 million allocated to the programme to rehabilitate and close derelict and hazardous mines in the previous financial year, Mintek successfully rehabilitated four asbestos mines in Limpopo […]
Read MoreTharisa reports strong PGM output despite net cash dropping to $29.4m
Tharisa Mine reported an increase in platinum group metals (PGMs) production for the third quarter of FY2025, with output rising 6.2% quarter-on-quarter to 34.5 koz, up from 32.5 koz in […]
Read MoreOrion raises A$5.8M to advance Prieska and Okiep projects
Orion Minerals Limited is raising approximately A$5.8 million (around ZAR67 million) to support its development plans at the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine and the Okiep Copper Project. The company has […]
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