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

#MTBPS2024: Minerals Council suggests bigger Transnet bailoutLindsey Schutters

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

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Agriculture

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Liezl Human 26 Oct 2023

Mineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

Mining

Mineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

Lindsey Schutters 25 Oct 2023

A haul truck is seen at the Mogalakwena platinum mine in Mokopane. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Mining

Amplats output decline shows more pain for PGMs

Nelson Banya 24 Oct 2023

Source: Tom Fisk/Pexels

Construction & Engineering

Proactive airborne pollutant control makes for safer mining

Johan Snyman 23 Oct 2023

South Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

Energy

South Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

Lindsey Schutters 16 Oct 2023

Anglo American appoints Matt Walker as CEO of marketing business

Mining

Anglo American appoints Matt Walker as CEO of marketing business

12 Oct 2023

Makwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

Energy

Makwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

10 Oct 2023

Ubunye Mining Services crowned global Rio Tinto Contractor of the Year

Mining

Ubunye Mining Services crowned global Rio Tinto Contractor of the Year

Unitrans 10 Oct 2023

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Energy dept welcomes appeal decision for proposed offshore drilling

5 Oct 2023

Neal Froneman speaking at The Joburg Indaba. Source: x.com

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO warns of crisis as platinum price plummets

Felix Njini 5 Oct 2023

Haul trucks are seen at Kumba Iron Ore, the world's largest iron ore mines in Khathu, Northern Cape. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Mining

Anglo American cutting head office jobs in several countries

Felix Njini and Nelson Banya 4 Oct 2023

One of the two new rail-mounted stacker reclaimers which scoop up and transfer coal into and out of the yard is seen at Africa's largest coal export facility, the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, 2018. Source: Reuters/Tanisha Heiberg

Construction & Engineering

Thungela says coal terminal workers' strike not impacting exports

Nelson Banya 2 Oct 2023

An over 1,000-carat uncut stone by Lucara Diamond is pictured during a press availability in New York City, September 2021. Source: Reuters/David 'Dee' Delgado

Mining

Botswana reassessing HB Antwerp deal after Lucara Diamond cuts ties

Brian Benza 29 Sep 2023

Venetia diamond mine, Limpopo. Source: De Beers

Mining

Mining industry mourns lives lost in fatal Murray & Roberts crash

18 Sep 2023

Source: Christina Morillo/Pexels

Employee Wellness

TEBA and Old Mutual Will partner to address financial inclusion among miners

14 Sep 2023

New Venture Creation Graduates. Source: Supplied

Mining

6 businesses launch out of RBM learnership programme

12 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

Mining

Harmony Gold reports two deaths after safest year on record

Nelson Banya 7 Sep 2023

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Markets & Investment

Dollar soars; pressuring commodity prices

Andre Cilliers 6 Sep 2023

WMI seminar will explore mining innovation. Source: Supplied

Mining

Wits Mining Institute to host mining innovation seminar

5 Sep 2023

Load and haul operations at Thungela's thermal coal mining operation, Isibonelo Colliery (formerly Anglo American), in Mpumalanga. Source: Philip Mostert/Anglo American/Handout/Reuters

Coal, Oil & Gas

Insurers restrict coal coverage in response to climate concerns

Clara Denina and Sarah McFarlane 1 Sep 2023

The Olifants River estuary on the West Coast is now protected from diamond mining in terms of a legally binding settlement agreement. Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

Environmental Law

11th-hour out-of-court settlement reached on West Coast diamond mining

John Yeld 1 Sep 2023

Mining is a tough industry for women. Source: Dominik Vanyi/Unsplash

Mining

#WomensMonth: How Kholo Letsie survives life at a mine

Lindsey Schutters 31 Aug 2023

Mopani's Mufulira copper mine employs 5,000 people directly. Source: Mopani Copper Mines

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater stock tumbles after earnings, still chasing Mopani

Lindsey Schutters 30 Aug 2023

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Legislation

How SA's mining law holds unique advantages for Chinese investors

Hulme Scholes 29 Aug 2023

Damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

Environmental Law

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

John Yeld 28 Aug 2023

Source: IDC. Bank of China chief executive officer, Longjian Chen seen here with SA's minister of trade and industry, Ebrahim Patel signing in the new framework agreement.

Economy

#BRICS2023: Brics Summit ushers in new era as IDC and Bank of China sign historic MOU

Katja Hamilton 22 Aug 2023

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Human Rights Law

Govt pays out more than R330m to Marikana victims

21 Aug 2023

Mining

AngloGold Ashanti shareholders approve South Africa exit

Nelson Banya 21 Aug 2023

SA operations were the few positives in a tough H1 2023 for Sibanye-Stillwater. Source: x.com

Energy & Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater trading statement shows decline amid market challenges

Lindsey Schutters 18 Aug 2023

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Health & Safety

Addressing the dress code: New PPE provision guidelines fit for women in mining

Kate Collier 16 Aug 2023

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Mineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

Energy & MiningMineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

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A haul truck is seen at the Mogalakwena platinum mine in Mokopane. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy & MiningAmplats output decline shows more pain for PGMs

Nelson Banya 24 Oct 2023

Source: Tom Fisk/Pexels

Construction & EngineeringProactive airborne pollutant control makes for safer mining

Johan Snyman 23 Oct 2023

South Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

Energy & MiningSouth Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

Lindsey Schutters 16 Oct 2023

Anglo American appoints Matt Walker as CEO of marketing business

Energy & MiningAnglo American appoints Matt Walker as CEO of marketing business

12 Oct 2023

Makwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

Energy & MiningMakwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

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Ubunye Mining Services crowned global Rio Tinto Contractor of the Year

Energy & MiningUbunye Mining Services crowned global Rio Tinto Contractor of the Year

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LegalEnergy dept welcomes appeal decision for proposed offshore drilling

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Neal Froneman speaking at The Joburg Indaba. Source: x.com

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater CEO warns of crisis as platinum price plummets

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Haul trucks are seen at Kumba Iron Ore, the world's largest iron ore mines in Khathu, Northern Cape. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy & MiningAnglo American cutting head office jobs in several countries

Felix Njini and Nelson Banya 4 Oct 2023

One of the two new rail-mounted stacker reclaimers which scoop up and transfer coal into and out of the yard is seen at Africa's largest coal export facility, the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, 2018. Source: Reuters/Tanisha Heiberg

Construction & EngineeringThungela says coal terminal workers' strike not impacting exports

Nelson Banya 2 Oct 2023

An over 1,000-carat uncut stone by Lucara Diamond is pictured during a press availability in New York City, September 2021. Source: Reuters/David 'Dee' Delgado

Energy & MiningBotswana reassessing HB Antwerp deal after Lucara Diamond cuts ties

Brian Benza 29 Sep 2023

Venetia diamond mine, Limpopo. Source: De Beers

Energy & MiningMining industry mourns lives lost in fatal Murray & Roberts crash

18 Sep 2023

Source: Christina Morillo/Pexels

HR & ManagementTEBA and Old Mutual Will partner to address financial inclusion among miners

14 Sep 2023

New Venture Creation Graduates. Source: Supplied

Energy & Mining6 businesses launch out of RBM learnership programme

12 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

Energy & MiningHarmony Gold reports two deaths after safest year on record

Nelson Banya 7 Sep 2023

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FinanceDollar soars; pressuring commodity prices

Andre Cilliers 6 Sep 2023

WMI seminar will explore mining innovation. Source: Supplied

Energy & MiningWits Mining Institute to host mining innovation seminar

5 Sep 2023

Load and haul operations at Thungela's thermal coal mining operation, Isibonelo Colliery (formerly Anglo American), in Mpumalanga. Source: Philip Mostert/Anglo American/Handout/Reuters

Energy & MiningInsurers restrict coal coverage in response to climate concerns

Clara Denina and Sarah McFarlane 1 Sep 2023

The Olifants River estuary on the West Coast is now protected from diamond mining in terms of a legally binding settlement agreement. Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

Legal11th-hour out-of-court settlement reached on West Coast diamond mining

John Yeld 1 Sep 2023

Mining is a tough industry for women. Source: Dominik Vanyi/Unsplash

Energy & Mining#WomensMonth: How Kholo Letsie survives life at a mine

Lindsey Schutters 31 Aug 2023

Mopani's Mufulira copper mine employs 5,000 people directly. Source: Mopani Copper Mines

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater stock tumbles after earnings, still chasing Mopani

Lindsey Schutters 30 Aug 2023

Image source: luzitanija –

LegalHow SA's mining law holds unique advantages for Chinese investors

Hulme Scholes 29 Aug 2023

Damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

LegalCourt challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

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Source: IDC. Bank of China chief executive officer, Longjian Chen seen here with SA's minister of trade and industry, Ebrahim Patel signing in the new framework agreement.

Finance#BRICS2023: Brics Summit ushers in new era as IDC and Bank of China sign historic MOU

Katja Hamilton 22 Aug 2023

Image source: Evgenyi Lastochkin –

LegalGovt pays out more than R330m to Marikana victims

21 Aug 2023

Energy & MiningAngloGold Ashanti shareholders approve South Africa exit

Nelson Banya 21 Aug 2023

SA operations were the few positives in a tough H1 2023 for Sibanye-Stillwater. Source: x.com

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater trading statement shows decline amid market challenges

Lindsey Schutters 18 Aug 2023

Image source: Kindel Media from

Energy & MiningAddressing the dress code: New PPE provision guidelines fit for women in mining

Kate Collier 16 Aug 2023

Moses Motlhageng, CE of Impala Rustenburg

Energy & MiningImpala Rustenburg appoints new CEO

15 Aug 2023

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Energy & MiningJapan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 11 Aug 2023

Lack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso

Energy & MiningLack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso

Chris Gilili 10 Aug 2023

Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

Energy & MiningAtlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

Seher Dareen 8 Aug 2023

SA's mining output falls further below pre-pandemic levels

Energy & MiningSA's mining output falls further below pre-pandemic levels

Nelson Banya 8 Aug 2023

Botswana plans extra diamond sales route after De Beers deal

Energy & MiningBotswana plans extra diamond sales route after De Beers deal

Felix Njini and Clara Denina 7 Aug 2023

Wits to host 21st Century Mining Technology, Skills Summit and Exhibition in Joburg

Energy & MiningWits to host 21st Century Mining Technology, Skills Summit and Exhibition in Joburg

4 Aug 2023

Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

Energy & MiningBritain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

Alistair Smout 3 Aug 2023

EU sees 'no immediate risks' if Niger cuts uranium supplies

Energy & MiningEU sees 'no immediate risks' if Niger cuts uranium supplies

Gabriela Baczynska 1 Aug 2023

Ryan Mer, CEO eftsure Africa. Source: Supplied

ICT5 ways to reduce mining and construction payment fraud in SA

31 Jul 2023

Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Energy & MiningWhy DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Susa Maleba and Wouter Jordaan 28 Jul 2023