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By Lindsey Schutters 10 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Alternative financing is the new frontier for Africa

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Mponeng was a strong performer for Harmony

Harmony rides high on soaring gold prices

Lindsey Schutters 26 Aug 2024

Keliber is a potential cornerstone project in Sibanye's transition to becoming a critical minerals global power.

Sibanye-Stillwater leans heavily on battery market to minimise losses

Lindsey Schutters 23 Aug 2024

Namibia is taking pole position in the race to lead Africa's green energy economy.

New hydrogen summit maps investment plan for Africa's clean energy future

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Windfall and Urban Barry have great potential

Gold Fields acquires Osisko Mining, consolidating Canada assets

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Q&A with Neosun Energy’s founder and CEO Ilya Likhov

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Glencore had a mixed performance so far in 2024

Glencore puts on brave face after tough H1

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

Tech is coming to save the gold market. Source: Patrick Hendry/Unsplash

Jewellery sector slows but tech keeps gold market shining

Lindsey Schutters 30 Jul 2024

Gwede Mantashe is dovetailing with the President's plans, which is a great improvement from the last administration.

New levy on gas and petroleum pipelines announced

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jul 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater says it has recovered from the cyberattack with minimum disruption.

Sibanye-Stillwater delays interim results after cyberattack

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Anglo American Platinum interim results show more headwinds in the PGM market

Amplats posts mixed results as local job cuts loom

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jul 2024

Anglo American had a good Q2 production performance that is overshadowed by the De Beers and Amplats businesses.

Diamonds and platinum drag down strong Q2 Anglo production

Lindsey Schutters 18 Jul 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater website still down after cyberattack

Sibanye-Stillwater website still down after cyberattack

15 Jul 2024

TotalEnergies injected some positivity in its share price when news broke of its intention to exit the offshore gas project in South Africa.

Despite SA plans, TotalEnergies still plays key role in Africa

4 Jul 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater has shed 8% of its workforce since January 2023

11,000 jobs lost in 18 months at Sibanye-Stillwater

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jul 2024

TotalEnergies withdrawal blow to Mantashe gas masterplan

Wendell Roelf and America Hernandez 3 Jul 2024

The global mining industry is facing many challenges, but the cyclical nature gives hope for an upswing.

PwC review of mining industry has hopeful tone despite challenges

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jun 2024

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

H2 Moves Europe is Anglo’s latest play to stimulate hydrogen market

Lindsey Schutters 26 Jun 2024

Rolls-Royce power systems include the full MTU business portfolio

Deutz gets Compcom green light for Rolls-Royce deal

Lindsey Schutters 24 Jun 2024

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Transnet to appeal against R6.2bn Sasol award over tariff dispute

Nelson Banya 21 Jun 2024

The US could spark a new age of nuclear energy development

New US nuclear energy bill could spark SMR boom

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

Aerial view of Virginia Gas Project Phase 1

Clock is ticking on Renergen helium production as stock tumbles

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia still commands the largest supply in OPEC+

OPEC+ extends oil production cuts into 2025 to stabilise prices

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jun 2024

Anglo's board has rejected the BHP bid, citing the divestment effects on Amplats business.

Anglo board responds to BHP bid, maintains 29 May deadline

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Electricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

Angelo Tzarevski and Clara Hansen 24 May 2024

The merger would create a mining giant with a more extensive and diverse portfolio of assets, including copper, potash, iron ore, and metallurgical coal. This increased scale would give BHP greater market power and resilience against commodity price fluctuations.

Anglo rejects third BHP bid, but Australian miner remains confident

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

Engen and Vivo Energy merge to form Pan-African energy giant

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Implats CEO Nico Muller

Implats finalises R9bn BEE deal

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

In February 2022, Sibanye-Stillwater successfully concluded the €85m transaction to acquire French mining group Eramet’s Sandouville hydrometallurgical nickel processing facilities near Le Havre, France’s second largest industrial port.

Sibanye Q1 update progress on safety, restructuring planned

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Keliber is a potential cornerstone project in Sibanye's transition to becoming a critical minerals global power.

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Namibia is taking pole position in the race to lead Africa's green energy economy.

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Windfall and Urban Barry have great potential

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Glencore had a mixed performance so far in 2024

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Tech is coming to save the gold market. Source: Patrick Hendry/Unsplash

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Gwede Mantashe is dovetailing with the President's plans, which is a great improvement from the last administration.

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Sibanye-Stillwater says it has recovered from the cyberattack with minimum disruption.

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Anglo American Platinum interim results show more headwinds in the PGM market

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Lindsey Schutters 23 Jul 2024

Anglo American had a good Q2 production performance that is overshadowed by the De Beers and Amplats businesses.

Energy & MiningDiamonds and platinum drag down strong Q2 Anglo production

Lindsey Schutters 18 Jul 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater website still down after cyberattack

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater website still down after cyberattack

15 Jul 2024

TotalEnergies injected some positivity in its share price when news broke of its intention to exit the offshore gas project in South Africa.

Energy & MiningDespite SA plans, TotalEnergies still plays key role in Africa

4 Jul 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater has shed 8% of its workforce since January 2023

Energy & Mining11,000 jobs lost in 18 months at Sibanye-Stillwater

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Energy & MiningTotalEnergies withdrawal blow to Mantashe gas masterplan

Wendell Roelf and America Hernandez 3 Jul 2024

The global mining industry is facing many challenges, but the cyclical nature gives hope for an upswing.

Energy & MiningPwC review of mining industry has hopeful tone despite challenges

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jun 2024

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

Energy & MiningBHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

Energy & MiningH2 Moves Europe is Anglo’s latest play to stimulate hydrogen market

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Rolls-Royce power systems include the full MTU business portfolio

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LegalTransnet to appeal against R6.2bn Sasol award over tariff dispute

Nelson Banya 21 Jun 2024

The US could spark a new age of nuclear energy development

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Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

Aerial view of Virginia Gas Project Phase 1

Energy & MiningClock is ticking on Renergen helium production as stock tumbles

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Saudi Arabia still commands the largest supply in OPEC+

Energy & MiningOPEC+ extends oil production cuts into 2025 to stabilise prices

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jun 2024

Anglo's board has rejected the BHP bid, citing the divestment effects on Amplats business.

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LegalElectricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

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The merger would create a mining giant with a more extensive and diverse portfolio of assets, including copper, potash, iron ore, and metallurgical coal. This increased scale would give BHP greater market power and resilience against commodity price fluctuations.

Energy & MiningAnglo rejects third BHP bid, but Australian miner remains confident

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Engen and Vivo Energy merge to form Pan-African energy giant

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Implats CEO Nico Muller

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In February 2022, Sibanye-Stillwater successfully concluded the €85m transaction to acquire French mining group Eramet’s Sandouville hydrometallurgical nickel processing facilities near Le Havre, France’s second largest industrial port.

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Energy & MiningIntegra Capital acquires Glencore's Volcan stake

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A protestor holds a placard as she joins a demonstration against oil major Royal Dutch Shell's plans to start seismic surveys to explore petroleum systems off the country's popular Wild Coast, at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

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Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana complex has faced the brunt of the PGM crisis

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Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

The Kohler acquisition was announced in January.

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Corobrik Rietvlei quarry

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