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The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policyLindsey Schutters

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

#MTBPS2024: Minerals Council suggests bigger Transnet bailoutLindsey Schutters

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

#MTBPS2024: Minerals Council suggests bigger Transnet bailout

By Lindsey Schutters 30 Oct 2024

Koeberg remains South Africa's sole nuclear power station, but the amendments could pave the way for more development. Source: Eskom

Ramokgopa tightens up Nuclear Energy Act

By Lindsey Schutters 28 Oct 2024

Anglo American delivers first ore on ship

Anglo American delivers first ore on ship

27 Oct 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi is one of four ministers attending the innovaBRICS conference in London to promote trade and investment in South Africa. Image: GCIS

Four ministers attend UK's BRICS conference

27 Oct 2014

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says expenditure cuts are necessary for all government departments along with increased taxes that will be aimed at high income earners and disclosed in the 2015 budget. Image: GCIS

National Treasury signals shift in SA's fiscal policy

23 Oct 2014

South Africa's current account deficit has widened to about 5.5% of gross domestic product according to figures released by the National Treasury in the MTBPS this week. Image:

Current account deficit grows

23 Oct 2014

KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

22 Oct 2014

While the DTI has a target to develop 100 new black industrialists it has registered just 18 businesses so far according to the DTI's Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina. Image: GCIS

DTI registers 18 industrialists for future development

22 Oct 2014

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Jackwell Feris 21 Oct 2014

Allegations that President Jacob Zuma is shirking his Parliamentary obligations have been discounted by the Office of the President. Image: GCIS

Zuma will maintain Parliamentary obligations

20 Oct 2014

Entrepreneur makes history

Entrepreneur makes history

17 Oct 2014

The Koeberg nuclear power plant built by French companies more than 40 years ago Image:

SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement

15 Oct 2014

Industry has to overcome challenges to reach full potential, analysis finds

Industry has to overcome challenges to reach full potential, analysis finds

14 Oct 2014

Long-term vision needed, says SRK's chairman

Long-term vision needed, says SRK's chairman

14 Oct 2014

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

10 Oct 2014

Nedbank's Johannes Khosa says that the production side of South Africa's economy remains weak. Image: Facebook

Mining, manufacturing remain marooned

Claire Bisseker 10 Oct 2014

At least 82 informal settlements near mining towns are being evaluated for possible upgrading according to the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster. Image:

Government upgrades for mining settlements

10 Oct 2014

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, speaking on behalf of the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster says all communities must help government protect water infrastructure, use water sparingly and reduce consumption. Image: GCIS

Communities urged to save water

10 Oct 2014

DRC Mining Industry Awards finalists announced

DRC Mining Industry Awards finalists announced

7 Oct 2014

SA's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo presenting her credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. Image:

Growing investment interest in SA

7 Oct 2014

Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery

6 Oct 2014

Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

ELB's Stephen Meijers says the agreement with Belaz Trucks will have significant implications for the company's future growth. Image:

Belaz trucks may boost ELB's earnings

Nick Hedley 29 Sep 2014

Council for Geoscience's Mosidi Makgae says that it is seeking innovative solutions from engineers and scientists to permanently and successfully seal abandoned mines to prevent illegal mining. Image: LinkedIn

Illegal mining solutions sought to end R5.6bn in gold thefts

26 Sep 2014

The Ebola virus which is devasting parts of West Africa as more and more people die from the disease. Image:

State asks private companies to donate to an Ebola fund

26 Sep 2014

Fossil fuel divestment brightens climate summit

Fossil fuel divestment brightens climate summit

23 Sep 2014

Meters Systems launches new cordless hammer drill

Meters Systems launches new cordless hammer drill

23 Sep 2014

Coega IDZ ready to lead SA Metals Beneficiation

Coega IDZ ready to lead SA Metals Beneficiation

23 Sep 2014

Fracking in SA - A research update from the WRC

Fracking in SA - A research update from the WRC

23 Sep 2014

Climate change: the South African scenario

Climate change: the South African scenario

Sindy Peters 18 Sep 2014

Africa news

Africa: Growth is on the horizon but where should you look?

Africa: Growth is on the horizon but where should you look?

19 Aug 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

9 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

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Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says expenditure cuts are necessary for all government departments along with increased taxes that will be aimed at high income earners and disclosed in the 2015 budget. Image: GCIS

National Treasury signals shift in SA's fiscal policy

23 Oct 2014

South Africa's current account deficit has widened to about 5.5% of gross domestic product according to figures released by the National Treasury in the MTBPS this week. Image:

Current account deficit grows

23 Oct 2014

KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

22 Oct 2014

While the DTI has a target to develop 100 new black industrialists it has registered just 18 businesses so far according to the DTI's Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina. Image: GCIS

DTI registers 18 industrialists for future development

22 Oct 2014

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Jackwell Feris 21 Oct 2014

Allegations that President Jacob Zuma is shirking his Parliamentary obligations have been discounted by the Office of the President. Image: GCIS

Zuma will maintain Parliamentary obligations

20 Oct 2014

Entrepreneur makes history

Entrepreneur makes history

17 Oct 2014

The Koeberg nuclear power plant built by French companies more than 40 years ago Image:

SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement

15 Oct 2014

Industry has to overcome challenges to reach full potential, analysis finds

Industry has to overcome challenges to reach full potential, analysis finds

14 Oct 2014

Long-term vision needed, says SRK's chairman

Long-term vision needed, says SRK's chairman

14 Oct 2014

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

10 Oct 2014

Nedbank's Johannes Khosa says that the production side of South Africa's economy remains weak. Image: Facebook

Mining, manufacturing remain marooned

Claire Bisseker 10 Oct 2014

At least 82 informal settlements near mining towns are being evaluated for possible upgrading according to the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster. Image:

Government upgrades for mining settlements

10 Oct 2014

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, speaking on behalf of the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster says all communities must help government protect water infrastructure, use water sparingly and reduce consumption. Image: GCIS

Communities urged to save water

10 Oct 2014

DRC Mining Industry Awards finalists announced

DRC Mining Industry Awards finalists announced

7 Oct 2014

SA's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo presenting her credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. Image:

Growing investment interest in SA

7 Oct 2014

Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery

6 Oct 2014

Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

ELB's Stephen Meijers says the agreement with Belaz Trucks will have significant implications for the company's future growth. Image:

Belaz trucks may boost ELB's earnings

Nick Hedley 29 Sep 2014

Council for Geoscience's Mosidi Makgae says that it is seeking innovative solutions from engineers and scientists to permanently and successfully seal abandoned mines to prevent illegal mining. Image: LinkedIn

Illegal mining solutions sought to end R5.6bn in gold thefts

26 Sep 2014

The Ebola virus which is devasting parts of West Africa as more and more people die from the disease. Image:

State asks private companies to donate to an Ebola fund

26 Sep 2014

Fossil fuel divestment brightens climate summit

Fossil fuel divestment brightens climate summit

23 Sep 2014

Meters Systems launches new cordless hammer drill

Meters Systems launches new cordless hammer drill

23 Sep 2014

Coega IDZ ready to lead SA Metals Beneficiation

Coega IDZ ready to lead SA Metals Beneficiation

23 Sep 2014

Fracking in SA - A research update from the WRC

Fracking in SA - A research update from the WRC

23 Sep 2014

Climate change: the South African scenario

Climate change: the South African scenario

Sindy Peters 18 Sep 2014

Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

16 Sep 2014

Letaba Dewatering launches pumps at Electra Mining

Letaba Dewatering launches pumps at Electra Mining

15 Sep 2014

Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

15 Sep 2014

IWC buys Vectus

IWC buys Vectus

12 Sep 2014

Roger Baxter of the Chamber of Mines says that it's not the cost of materials that inhibits beneficiation but rather the regulatory environment and labour costs that do so. Image:

Beneficiation needs favourable environment

12 Sep 2014

Productivity SA's Bongani Coka says that mechanisation may lead to short-term job losses but will create more jobs in the longer term. Image: Productivity SA

Mechanisation brings profits and jobs says Coka

10 Sep 2014

Amplats Alchemy project companies win IAIAsa award

Amplats Alchemy project companies win IAIAsa award

8 Sep 2014

iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba celebrates 10 years

iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba celebrates 10 years

8 Sep 2014

ARM says that strong performances from its platinum and ferrous metals operations as turnover for these two divisions rose sharply. Image:

ARM declares R6 dividend per share

Allan Seccombe 5 Sep 2014

Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

5 Sep 2014

More than R800m has been made available to small businesses in South Africa over the past year according to Thakhani Makhuvha, head of Sefa. Image: LinkedIn

Sefa gives R800m to 40,000 small businesses

4 Sep 2014

Eqstra Holdings says its contract mining division was hurt by labour disruptions in the mining sector. Image: Eqstra Holdings

Earnings at Eqstra Holdings drop 26.3% to 76.7c

3 Sep 2014

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