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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

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BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Danette Breitenbach

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

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Ugandan journalist Blanshe Musinguzi wins African investigative journalist of the year award

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

AI in action: How creative industries are evolving with new roles and job titles

Karabo Ledwaba

Using intelligence, forensics and prosecution against illegal mining activities

Using intelligence, forensics and prosecution against illegal mining activitiesPinpoint Stewards

SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers

SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishersSafeQuip

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After loadshedding: Why freedom from the grid remains imperative

After loadshedding: Why freedom from the grid remains imperativeForbes Padayachee, Yellow Door Energy

Electra Mining Africa celebrates women-owned business and thought leaders

Electra Mining Africa celebrates women-owned business and thought leadersElectra Mining

Leading the charge: Litha Communications ignites PR in renewable energy and sustainability

Leading the charge: Litha Communications ignites PR in renewable energy and sustainabilityLitha Communications

Pictured: General Manager - Technical, Gift Nyambe

Operational excellence at Air Products for more than 50 yearsAir Products South Africa

Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services

Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and servicesElectra Mining

Nkomati Mine is a key part of ARM's pivot to cater to the renewables market.

Mining

African Rainbow Minerals takes full ownership of Nkomati

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jul 2024

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

Mining

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.

Mining

Diamonds and platinum drag down strong Q2 Anglo production

Lindsey Schutters 18 Jul 2024

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Oncology

Rio Tinto teams up with PinkDrive for community health screenings

10 Jul 2024

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

Mining

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

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jul 2024

Local community members and supporters of Sustaining the Wild Coast and Greenpeace celebrated a court victory outside the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda in September 2022. Archive photo: Lucas Nowicki / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Court asked to stop Shell’s seismic tests once and for all

Tania Broughton 2 Jul 2024

Gwede Mantashe has been given the mineral resources portfolio for another term.

Mining

Mineral Council pledges full support of Mantashe

2 Jul 2024

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

Mining

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.

Markets & Investment

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.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

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

Lindsey Schutters 26 Jun 2024

Mining

Sibanye 'isn't short on money', but may shutter metal streaming

Clara Denina and Felix Njini 26 Jun 2024

UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

Research & Development

UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

25 Jun 2024

The US could spark a new age of nuclear energy development

Nuclear Power

New US nuclear energy bill could spark SMR boom

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

Reservoir at one of the village sites. Source: Supplied

Infrastructure & Utilities

Kumba boosts water security in Sishen community

19 Jun 2024

Coal miner safety is becoming more important as environmental regulations get more stringent.

Mining

Kangra coal mine completes experimental safety drill

14 Jun 2024

Rosond has expertise in surface exploration and underground drilling

Mining

Compcom approves Rosond Holdings deal days after Saudi expansion

Lindsey Schutters 13 Jun 2024

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Financial Services

Zambia to set up mineral investment and trading unit

Chris Mfula 13 Jun 2024

A mine worker takes a break underground as South Africa's Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon, at Gold Fields' South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Mining

Gold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine

Nelson Banya 13 Jun 2024

Electra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet

Mining

Electra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet

Electra Mining 13 Jun 2024

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

11 Jun 2024

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

Energy & MiningAmplats 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.

Energy & MiningDiamonds and platinum drag down strong Q2 Anglo production

Lindsey Schutters 18 Jul 2024

Source:

HealthcareRio Tinto teams up with PinkDrive for community health screenings

10 Jul 2024

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

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

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jul 2024

Local community members and supporters of Sustaining the Wild Coast and Greenpeace celebrated a court victory outside the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda in September 2022. Archive photo: Lucas Nowicki / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityCourt asked to stop Shell’s seismic tests once and for all

Tania Broughton 2 Jul 2024

Gwede Mantashe has been given the mineral resources portfolio for another term.

Energy & MiningMineral Council pledges full support of Mantashe

2 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

Lindsey Schutters 26 Jun 2024

Energy & MiningSibanye 'isn't short on money', but may shutter metal streaming

Clara Denina and Felix Njini 26 Jun 2024

UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

AgricultureUFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

25 Jun 2024

The US could spark a new age of nuclear energy development

Energy & MiningNew US nuclear energy bill could spark SMR boom

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

Reservoir at one of the village sites. Source: Supplied

Construction & EngineeringKumba boosts water security in Sishen community

19 Jun 2024

Coal miner safety is becoming more important as environmental regulations get more stringent.

Energy & MiningKangra coal mine completes experimental safety drill

14 Jun 2024

Rosond has expertise in surface exploration and underground drilling

Energy & MiningCompcom approves Rosond Holdings deal days after Saudi expansion

Lindsey Schutters 13 Jun 2024

Source:

FinanceZambia to set up mineral investment and trading unit

Chris Mfula 13 Jun 2024

A mine worker takes a break underground as South Africa's Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon, at Gold Fields' South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy & MiningGold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine

Nelson Banya 13 Jun 2024

Electra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet

Energy & MiningElectra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet

Electra Mining 13 Jun 2024

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

Energy & Mining280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

11 Jun 2024

As of December 2023, Kroondal had 4E PGM mineral reserves of 0.7Moz and mineral resources of 4.4Moz

Energy & Mining66 miners still underground as Kroondal strike enters third day

Lindsey Schutters 5 Jun 2024

LegalSouth African appeal court suspends order halting Shell drilling

Wendell Roelf 3 Jun 2024

Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm construction will begin in 2024 with operation estimated for 2026. Source: Sam Forson/Pexels

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater secures 140MW wind energy project

30 May 2024

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

Energy & MiningAnglo board responds to BHP bid, maintains 29 May deadline

Lindsey Schutters 29 May 2024

Source: Curiosophotography/Pexels

Construction & EngineeringCompcom approves Solar Mining acquisition of Problast

Lindsey Schutters 27 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.

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

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

Source: Reuters.

LegalCongo lawyers say they have new evidence on Apple's minerals supply chain

Sonia Rolley 23 May 2024

Implats CEO Nico Muller

Energy & MiningImplats finalises R9bn BEE deal

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

Lily Mine was the scene of a 2016 disaster where three miners were trapped underground in a container after a ground collapse.

Energy & MiningVantage Goldfields to resume operations at Lily and Barbrook mines

16 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.

Energy & MiningSibanye Q1 update progress on safety, restructuring planned

Lindsey Schutters 10 May 2024

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LegalBHP’s Anglo American takeover bid: Spotlight on SA’s patent system

Gerard Verhoef 8 May 2024

The Alpamarca open pit mine in Peru is Volcan Compañia Minera's biggest operation.

Energy & MiningIntegra Capital acquires Glencore's Volcan stake

Lindsey Schutters 7 May 2024

Mabola Protected Area in the Mpumalanga grasslands is under threat of coal mining. Archive photo: supplied

ESG & SustainabilityProposed coal mine in Mpumalanga grasslands back in court

John Yeld 2 May 2024

If the Anglo American buyout is completed, BHP Group will be a dominant player in critical minerals for the global energy transition.

Energy & MiningBHP eyes global copper dominance with Anglo American buyout

Lindsey Schutters 25 Apr 2024

Claimants in the Kabwe lead poisoning case will be escalating the ongoing dispute with Anglo American to the SCA

Energy & MiningClaimant lawyers accuse Anglo of ‘shocking indifference’ to Kabwe case

Lindsey Schutters 23 Apr 2024

Source: Aleksandar Pasaric/Pexels

Energy & MiningAnglo maintains innocence as Kabwe claimants given leave to appeal

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

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

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater faces PGM headwinds, cuts jobs at ageing mine

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

Wits students at the Bushveld Complex

Energy & MiningMining companies invest R40m in Wits Bushveld Complex research

15 Apr 2024

The Alexkor coffer-dam wall between two dams at high tide. Photos from a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment report titled: “Enforcement: In Loco Inspection Report – The salt/tidal flats of the Orange River Mouth Ramsar site”, published 28 January 2020.

ESG & SustainabilityAlexkor vs Creecy in environment court battle

John Yeld 12 Apr 2024

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater to cut 4,000 jobs in underperforming gold business

Nelson Banya 12 Apr 2024

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater focuses on balance sheet, seeks metal steaming deals

Felix Njini 10 Apr 2024