Energy & Mining news

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for NovemberLindsey Schutters

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

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Solutions for mining beyond mines

Jabu Maphalala 2 Dec 2014

Anglo American backs AIDS conference

Anglo American backs AIDS conference

2 Dec 2014

Power system to remain tight: Eskom

Power system to remain tight: Eskom

2 Dec 2014

Health and safety of mine workers a priority

Health and safety of mine workers a priority

25 Nov 2014

Court strikes out Tanzanite dealer's appeal

Court strikes out Tanzanite dealer's appeal

25 Nov 2014

Study shows solar and wind energy lower electricity costs

Study shows solar and wind energy lower electricity costs

21 Nov 2014

SA can learn a lot from Germany, conference is told

SA can learn a lot from Germany, conference is told

21 Nov 2014

Drift eliminators prevent the release of hazardous droplets

Drift eliminators prevent the release of hazardous droplets

20 Nov 2014

Zimele launches national roadshow in Mthatha

Zimele launches national roadshow in Mthatha

18 Nov 2014

Zibulo Colliery is runner-up in Sustainable Business Awards

Zibulo Colliery is runner-up in Sustainable Business Awards

17 Nov 2014

Khanyisile Kweyama

New Chair of Occupational Hygiene at Wits University

13 Nov 2014

'Back to school' call for changing coal sector

'Back to school' call for changing coal sector

13 Nov 2014

Tony Blair to be interviewed at Mining Indaba 2015

Tony Blair to be interviewed at Mining Indaba 2015

11 Nov 2014

Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

10 Nov 2014

Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique

Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique

7 Nov 2014

MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines

MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines

6 Nov 2014

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

More Matshediso 3 Nov 2014

RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia

RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia

31 Oct 2014

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Andiswa Maqutu 31 Oct 2014

Japan's ratings agency R&I has downgraded South Africa’s foreign and domestic currency ratings to “BBB+” and “A-” respectively. Image: Ddpavumba

SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan

31 Oct 2014

Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards

30 Oct 2014

Eskom's Tshediso issued a warning that Eskom's electricity output would remained constrained this week because of technical problems and various plants combined with essential maintenance at some generation sites. Image:

Eskom's warning to reduce power consumption this week

30 Oct 2014

2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out

2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out

29 Oct 2014

Black economic empowerment is the name of the game in South Africa Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina told potential investors in China, urging them to embrace the concepts and abide by the rules applicable in South Africa. Image: GCIS

Masina appeals to investors to comply with BEE

29 Oct 2014

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

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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Solutions for mining beyond mines

Jabu Maphalala 2 Dec 2014

Anglo American backs AIDS conference

Anglo American backs AIDS conference

2 Dec 2014

Power system to remain tight: Eskom

Power system to remain tight: Eskom

2 Dec 2014

Health and safety of mine workers a priority

Health and safety of mine workers a priority

25 Nov 2014

Court strikes out Tanzanite dealer's appeal

Court strikes out Tanzanite dealer's appeal

25 Nov 2014

Study shows solar and wind energy lower electricity costs

Study shows solar and wind energy lower electricity costs

21 Nov 2014

SA can learn a lot from Germany, conference is told

SA can learn a lot from Germany, conference is told

21 Nov 2014

Drift eliminators prevent the release of hazardous droplets

Drift eliminators prevent the release of hazardous droplets

20 Nov 2014

Zimele launches national roadshow in Mthatha

Zimele launches national roadshow in Mthatha

18 Nov 2014

Zibulo Colliery is runner-up in Sustainable Business Awards

Zibulo Colliery is runner-up in Sustainable Business Awards

17 Nov 2014

Khanyisile Kweyama

New Chair of Occupational Hygiene at Wits University

13 Nov 2014

'Back to school' call for changing coal sector

'Back to school' call for changing coal sector

13 Nov 2014

Tony Blair to be interviewed at Mining Indaba 2015

Tony Blair to be interviewed at Mining Indaba 2015

11 Nov 2014

Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

10 Nov 2014

Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique

Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique

7 Nov 2014

MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines

MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines

6 Nov 2014

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

More Matshediso 3 Nov 2014

RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia

RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia

31 Oct 2014

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Andiswa Maqutu 31 Oct 2014

Japan's ratings agency R&I has downgraded South Africa’s foreign and domestic currency ratings to “BBB+” and “A-” respectively. Image: Ddpavumba

SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan

31 Oct 2014

Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards

30 Oct 2014

Eskom's Tshediso issued a warning that Eskom's electricity output would remained constrained this week because of technical problems and various plants combined with essential maintenance at some generation sites. Image:

Eskom's warning to reduce power consumption this week

30 Oct 2014

2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out

2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out

29 Oct 2014

Black economic empowerment is the name of the game in South Africa Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina told potential investors in China, urging them to embrace the concepts and abide by the rules applicable in South Africa. Image: GCIS

Masina appeals to investors to comply with BEE

29 Oct 2014

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