Speaking at the 13th annual Joburg Indaba conference in Sandton, Menar’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ruan Nothnagel, said the company could potentially supply a third of the world’s ferromanganese through its […]
Read MoreSouth Africa’s ailing smelter industry needs coal
Coal power is indispensable to reversing the overwhelming decline of South Africa’s alloys industry, which has resulted in massive job losses. Speaking at the 2025 Mpumalanga Coal Conference hosted by […]
Read MoreMenar gains critical rail access
Mining and emerging ferromanganese group Menar has secured conditional access to operate on parts of the Transnet railway network. On 22 August 2025, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced the granting […]
Read MoreLaundry cooperative uplifts 11 local women
The development of Gugulethu Colliery became an opportunity for a group of 11 determined women to turn their lives around. Xoliswa Mokoena, Deliwe Shelemba, Linah Mokoena, and Siphiwe Mahlangu were […]
Read MoreFuture Leaders: In conversation with Sibusiso Sithole, Khanye Colliery
Mining Review Africa journalist Penelope Masilela speaks to Sibusiso Sithole about his inspiring journey from multiskilled machine operator to Pit Supervisor. Sibusiso Sithole shares his inspiring journey from multiskilled machine […]
Read MoreFuture Leaders: In conversation with Kwanele Buthelezi, Kangra
Kwanele Buthelezi, Section Engineer at Kangra, shares his mining journey, passion for STEM, and commitment to mentoring youth about careers in mining and engineering. Kwanele Buthelezi, a Section Engineer at […]
Read MoreFuture Leaders: In conversation with Maria Mokwena, Gugulethu Colliery
Mining Review Africa journalist Penelope Masilela speaks to Maria Mokwena about her rise from site administrator to weighbridge manager at Gugulethu Colliery. From site administrator to weighbridge manager in just […]
Read MoreMetalloys acquisition finalised
Khwelamet has assumed sole ownership of Samancor’s Metalloys manganese alloy smelter complex in Gauteng, South Africa. The transaction was finalised on 03 June 2025 following the fulfilment of certain conditions, […]
Read MoreMenar Golf Day a resounding success
In collaboration with its partners, Menar raised over half a million rands through its Golf Day event to support projects focused on improving lives and creating lasting change. Menar hosted […]
Read MoreMachine operator basks in the beauty of being versatile
Sibusiso Sithole can move swiftly from one yellow machine to the next without any hassles. Whether it is an ADT, grader, excavator, or dozer, Sibusiso effortlessly shifts between machines based […]
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