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More must be done for youth development, job creation – Mabuza
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) should be able to contribute meaningfully in answering why South Africa’s unemployment rate remains stubbornly high, at 27.7%, Deputy President David...
Ghana Parliament ratifies AngloGold’s Obuasi agreements
Ghana’s Parliament has ratified regulatory and fiscal agreements that cover the redevelopment of AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi gold mine into a modern, productive mining operation. The ratification,...
Arid cities urged to adopt climate responsive design solutions
A new research report by multinational professional services firm Arup highlights the need for cities in arid and semi-arid climates, like Cape Town, to not only manage their scarce water resources...
Semafo appoints new exploration VP
Richard Roy has been appointed VP of exploration at TSX-listed Semafo, effective July 1. He succeeds outgoing VP of exploration and geology and qualified person Michel Crevier, who will step down...
Financing of ZTK transmission line to benefit Rukwa project – Edenville
Aim-listed Edenville Energy believes the approval by the World Bank of $455-million in funding for the development of the Zambia–Tanzania–Kenya (ZTK) power transmission line, will benefit its Rukwa...
Nestlé launches ‘zero water’ manufacturing facility in Western Cape
Nestlé South Africa on Tuesday launched its R88-million zero-water dairy manufacturing facility in Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape. The facility will allow Nestlé to reduce the factory’s water...
Kibo completes maiden Samrec-compliant resource for Mabesekwa
Aim-listed Kibo Mining on Thursday reported a maiden South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves-compliant resource of 302.9-million tonnes...
Mining Charter’s free-carried interest requirement worries industry
Although changes have been made to certain sections of the latest draft of the third Mining Charter, some mining industry participants believe the charter will not benefit the industry. Unpacking...
Cost competitiveness key for a thriving energy sector
The number of power projects across Africa and South Africa has grown in the last few years and has given rise to many opportunities, but also challenges, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies...
There is hope for South Africa’s manufacturing sector – October
South Africa has the potential to revive, remould and expand its manufacturing sector through partnerships between industry and government, Department of Trade and Industry deputy director general...
S African automotive sector encouraged to embrace Fourth Industrial Revolution
The automotive industry is undergoing tremendous transformation and change and there are various challenges that need to be addressed within South Africa’s automotive industry, African Innovators...
Mining, manufacturing sectors urged to focus on local content
There is a close relationship between mining and manufacturing, especially in terms of the equipment that is manufactured and supplied to the mining industry, Manufacturing Circle executive...
Youga mine life extended by 2 years as reserves increase 29%
The life of Avesoro Resources’ Youga gold mine, in Burkina Faso, has been extended by two years to 2027, with total forecast production of 614 000 oz. In an updated mineral resource and mineral...
Atterbury signs first tenant for Randport industrial development
Contact lens manufacturer CooperVision will become the first tenant at JSE-listed Atterbury’s R850-million Randport industrial development, in Gosforth Park, Germiston, Ekurhuleni. Â
Civil engineering sector concludes three-year wage deal
The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) on Tuesday announced the signing between all parties in the civil engineering sector of a three-year settlement agreement regarding...
Radebe criticised for supporting new coal IPPs
The Life After Coal Campaign, comprising environmental organisations EarthLife Africa, groundWork and the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), together with Greenpeace, has called on Energy...
R90m set aside to boost water security through ecological infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti and South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) chairperson Nana Magomola on Thursday launched the R90-million Ecological Infrastructure for...
High-end skills needed to sustain manufacturing industry
To ensure South Africa has the skills required for advanced manufacturing, industry needs to invest in high-end skills, National Tooling Initiative Programme (NTIP) CEO Dirk van Dyk said on...
SEMS appointed as exploration manager at GoldStone's Ghana project
Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has appointed SEMS Exploration Services as geological manager of the company’s Akrokeri-Homase project, in the Ashanti region of Ghana.  SEMS will design and...
Lucara appoints new corporate development VP
Ayesha Hira has been appointed VP corporate development and strategy at Vancouver-based diamond miner Lucara.   She will also be integral in assisting the CEO with corporate communications and...
Attacq continues to develop Waterfall City
Construction and development of JSE-listed Attacq’s Waterfall City is ongoing, with new infrastructure including roads, residential properties and warehouses continuously in the pipeline. During a...
Bluebird to acquire another Australian cobalt project
TSX-listed Bluebird Battery Metals has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of the rights, title and interest in the granted exploration licences of the Ashburton cobalt project,...
Barloworld concludes sale of Iberian Equipment operations
The sale of JSE-listed Barloworld’s lossmaking Iberian Equipment operations to Italian group for R2.18-billion has closed. “The closing of the sale of Iberia is the first milestone in redeploying...
First African tetrapods discovered in South Africa
Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, together with South African palaeontologist Dr Rob Gess, on Friday announced the discovery of the first African fossils of Devonian...
Alphamin completes $25m drawdown
JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has completed a $25-million drawdown under its previously announced credit facility of up to $80-million. In addition, the company reported on Friday that it converted...
Nevada Sunrise acquires option to buy Nevada mine
TSX-V-listed Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation has entered into a 90-day due diligence period related to an option to buy the Coronado property, in Nevada. During the due diligence period, Nevada...
Teck recognised for its corporate citizenship
Canadian diversified miner Teck Resources has been recognised as one of the top companies in Canada for corporate citizenship by media and investment research company Corporate Knights, marking the...
Callinex files technical report for updated resource estimate at the Nash Creek project
Canadian zinc miner Callinex has filed an updated technical report for its 100% owned Nash Creek project, in New Brunswick, outlining a major increase in contained zinc, lead and silver...
Affordable adrenaline auto-injector designed
Biomedical engineers from the Medical Devices Lab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have developed an affordable, reloadable adrenaline auto-injector called the ZibiPen. The injector will...
Study on turning waste biomass into aviation fuel
A consortium comprising enterprise development specialist Fetola, the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) and SkyNRG is launching the Waste to Wing project to determine the feasibility...
ATON reiterates its view on M&R’s proposed acquisition of Aveng
Investment company ATON, which has made a mandatory offer to buy all the shares in Murray & Roberts (M&R) it does not already own, has once again reiterated it opposition to M&R’s proposed...
Jubilee sets another operational record
Dual-listed Jubilee Platinum’s North West-based Hernic project achieved record production of 2 101 oz of platinum-group metals (PGMs) in May, a 12% increase on the previous record. The company has...
Launch of Tanzanian mining commission to benefit Kibaran
The Tanzanian Department of Minerals has formally launched the Mining Commission, which will be responsible for administering the minerals sector in that country. The commission has started a...
World Diamond Council’s System of Warranties open for public review
The World Diamond Council (WDC) System of Warranties (SoW) has entered a public review period following the completion of an industry review. The SoW review and reform process is part of the WDC’s...
Busa attending G7 Summit with Ramaphosa
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) is part of the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Department of Trade and Industry, attending the Group of Seven (G7) Summit, in...
Platinum price set for recovery this year – survey
The platinum price is expected to exceed $1 000/oz in the second half of this year. “We expect the platinum price will start a recovery this year, albeit a gradual one. This is predicated on a...
Artisanal mining should be legalised – analyst
As industrial mining for gold declines, artisanal mining for gold in abandoned, ownerless and derelict mines will increase, making way for artisanal miners to mine abandoned shafts, says mining...
Eastplats files civil claims notices against former directors, other parties
JSE-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats), together with Eastplats Acquisition and Eastern Platinum Holdings, has filed notices of civil claims related to two separate actions in the British Columbia...
European Metals starts beneficiation of Cinovec bulk sample
Aim-listed European Metals has started the beneficiation process and magnetic separation of a 15 t bulk sample at its Cinovec lithium/tin project, in the Czech Republic. The beneficiation and...
Trilogy reports maiden cobalt resource estimate for Alaska project
Alaska-focused mineral explorer Trilogy Metals on Monday reported a maiden 77-million-pound cobalt resource for its Bornite project. The resource estimate used assay data from drill holes completed...
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