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

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Activists from the Vaal region protested outside the Department of Mineral Resources in Pretoria against Glubay’s proposed mine. Residents are concerned about water, soil and air pollution from the proposed mine. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

Opposition to open cast coal mining in Midvaal

By Ihsaan Haffejee 29 Oct 2024

Gwede Mantashe is saying that coal is making a comeback

Mantashe tells China ‘king coal is back’

By Lindsey Schutters 22 Oct 2024

Kumba forced to stockpile more iron ore as rail bottlenecks mount

Kumba forced to stockpile more iron ore as rail bottlenecks mount

Nelson Banya 25 Jul 2023

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

David Lewis 24 Jul 2023

New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35%

New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35%

Felix Njini and David Lewis 18 Jul 2023

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

14 Jul 2023

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

13 Jul 2023

Mining rights and indirect change of control - judge settles old debate

Mining rights and indirect change of control - judge settles old debate

Giada Masina and Francois Sieberhagen 11 Jul 2023

Barrick CEO wants to search for more copper in Zambia and Congo

Barrick CEO wants to search for more copper in Zambia and Congo

Chris Mfula 10 Jul 2023

New gold discoveries to extend Barrick's Côte d'Ivoire mine operations

New gold discoveries to extend Barrick's Côte d'Ivoire mine operations

Loucoumane Coulibaly 7 Jul 2023

China's Huayou commissions $300m Zimbabwe lithium plant

China's Huayou commissions $300m Zimbabwe lithium plant

Nyasha Chingono 6 Jul 2023

University auditorium. Source: Changbok Ko/Unsplash

#FOE2023: Curriculum is standing in the way of progress

Lindsey Schutters 6 Jul 2023

ICH K+S transaction heralds a new growth focus with new beginnings

ICH K+S transaction heralds a new growth focus with new beginnings

Stone 4 Jul 2023

Haul trucks at Jwaneng diamond mine. Source: Debswana.com

De Beers agrees to give Botswana more rough diamonds in new sales pact

Clara Denina and Brian Benza 3 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Pushpender Singla, VZI executive director and chief financial officer.

Zinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

Source: Pixabay.

Exposed: Audits reveal misuse of R17.5bn in Covid-19 Ters payments

29 Jun 2023

A wind turbine produces renewable energy outside Caledon. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

South African mines seek to turn up renewables to ease power crisis

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

New study shows 3D modelling is a value unlock for TSF

New study shows 3D modelling is a value unlock for TSF

27 Jun 2023

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Bhavtik Vallabhjee 14 Jun 2023

May Beti data confirms economic stagnation

12 Jun 2023

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 12 Jun 2023

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

8 Jun 2023

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Have your say on revised water use licence regulations

7 Jun 2023

Patrick Morutlwa appointed group COO of Implats

Patrick Morutlwa appointed group COO of Implats

7 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

Mzila Mthenjane to take reins as Minerals Council CEO

Mzila Mthenjane to take reins as Minerals Council CEO

Sindy Peters 1 Jun 2023

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Marco Aquino 31 May 2023

Impala takes control of RBPlat after acquiring key investor's stake

Impala takes control of RBPlat after acquiring key investor's stake

Felix Njini 31 May 2023

Tharisa driven to truck its chrome as rail fails

Tharisa driven to truck its chrome as rail fails

Nelson Banya 22 May 2023

AngloGold to switch primary listing to US as has 'outgrown' SA

AngloGold to switch primary listing to US as has 'outgrown' SA

Nelson Banya and Felix Njini 15 May 2023

Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

8 May 2023

Call for tailing dams with a safety risk to register

3 May 2023

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Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

David Lewis 24 Jul 2023

New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35%

New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35%

Felix Njini and David Lewis 18 Jul 2023

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

14 Jul 2023

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

13 Jul 2023

Mining rights and indirect change of control - judge settles old debate

Mining rights and indirect change of control - judge settles old debate

Giada Masina and Francois Sieberhagen 11 Jul 2023

Barrick CEO wants to search for more copper in Zambia and Congo

Barrick CEO wants to search for more copper in Zambia and Congo

Chris Mfula 10 Jul 2023

New gold discoveries to extend Barrick's Côte d'Ivoire mine operations

New gold discoveries to extend Barrick's Côte d'Ivoire mine operations

Loucoumane Coulibaly 7 Jul 2023

China's Huayou commissions $300m Zimbabwe lithium plant

China's Huayou commissions $300m Zimbabwe lithium plant

Nyasha Chingono 6 Jul 2023

University auditorium. Source: Changbok Ko/Unsplash

#FOE2023: Curriculum is standing in the way of progress

Lindsey Schutters 6 Jul 2023

ICH K+S transaction heralds a new growth focus with new beginnings

ICH K+S transaction heralds a new growth focus with new beginnings

Stone 4 Jul 2023

Haul trucks at Jwaneng diamond mine. Source: Debswana.com

De Beers agrees to give Botswana more rough diamonds in new sales pact

Clara Denina and Brian Benza 3 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Pushpender Singla, VZI executive director and chief financial officer.

Zinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

Source: Pixabay.

Exposed: Audits reveal misuse of R17.5bn in Covid-19 Ters payments

29 Jun 2023

A wind turbine produces renewable energy outside Caledon. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

South African mines seek to turn up renewables to ease power crisis

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

New study shows 3D modelling is a value unlock for TSF

New study shows 3D modelling is a value unlock for TSF

27 Jun 2023

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Bhavtik Vallabhjee 14 Jun 2023

May Beti data confirms economic stagnation

12 Jun 2023

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 12 Jun 2023

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

8 Jun 2023

Image source: Süleyman Sahan from

Have your say on revised water use licence regulations

7 Jun 2023

Patrick Morutlwa appointed group COO of Implats

Patrick Morutlwa appointed group COO of Implats

7 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

Mzila Mthenjane to take reins as Minerals Council CEO

Mzila Mthenjane to take reins as Minerals Council CEO

Sindy Peters 1 Jun 2023

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Marco Aquino 31 May 2023

Impala takes control of RBPlat after acquiring key investor's stake

Impala takes control of RBPlat after acquiring key investor's stake

Felix Njini 31 May 2023

Tharisa driven to truck its chrome as rail fails

Tharisa driven to truck its chrome as rail fails

Nelson Banya 22 May 2023

AngloGold to switch primary listing to US as has 'outgrown' SA

AngloGold to switch primary listing to US as has 'outgrown' SA

Nelson Banya and Felix Njini 15 May 2023

Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

8 May 2023

Call for tailing dams with a safety risk to register

3 May 2023

Gold Fields partners Osisko in Canadian joint venture

3 May 2023

Exxon resumes operations in Nigeria after labour dispute ends

MacDonald Dzirutwe 28 Apr 2023

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Just energy transition will need collaborative leadership to bring power to the people

Brian Eagar 25 Apr 2023

2023 Investment Conference focuses on challenges, opportunities in mining

2023 Investment Conference focuses on challenges, opportunities in mining

24 Apr 2023

Copper 360 Limited lists on JSE AltX Board

Copper 360 Limited lists on JSE AltX Board

21 Apr 2023

SU student shows 'invisible' gold hosted in sulphide minerals in tailings dumps

SU student shows 'invisible' gold hosted in sulphide minerals in tailings dumps

20 Apr 2023

Tanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Tanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Nuzulack Dausen 18 Apr 2023

African Critical Minerals Summit set for November this year

African Critical Minerals Summit set for November this year

17 Apr 2023

Mentoring certification now mandatory for mining engineers - but this is not a bad thing

Mentoring certification now mandatory for mining engineers - but this is not a bad thing

Roland Innes 14 Apr 2023

Wits study investigates why Jagersfontein dam failed

Wits study investigates why Jagersfontein dam failed

6 Apr 2023

Northam quits RBPlat takeover battle

Northam quits RBPlat takeover battle

Anait Miridzhanian and Nelson Banya 6 Apr 2023

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