Localisation master plans will hobble economic growth – FMF
JOHANNESBURG – While increased industrialisation and manufacturing can spur economic growth and create jobs, the Free Market Foundation (FMF) maintains
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Africa
COSATU’S intended National Day of action 7 October 2021
Management may be aware, from recent media reports, that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is preparing for
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Tharisa cold-commissions Vulcan Fine Chrome Beneficiation Plant
Tharisa, the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer dual-listed on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, today announces that
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Alphamin announces record guidance and debt-free position
MAURITIUS – Alphamin Resources, a producer of 4% of the world’s mined tin from its high grade operation in the
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Loulo-Gounkoto underground mine ramps up as exploration continues
LOULO GOLD MINE, Mali – The Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex is set to remain a major contributor to the Malian economy
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Afrimat benefits from favourable iron ore pricing and new projects
Afrimat has reported that its all three segments, namely Construction Materials, Industrial Minerals and Bulk Commodities experienced strong growth compared
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AngloGold Ashanti updates on resumption of ore mining at Obuasi
JOHANNESBURG – AngloGold Ashanti announces that underground ore mining at the Obuasi Gold Mine in Ghana is expected to resume
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South32 to acquire up to an additional 25% of Mozal Aluminium
South32 Limited has announced that it has exercised its pre-emptive rights to acquire up to an additional 25% shareholding and
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Wesizwe Platinum constructs PGM processing plant
Wesizwe Platinum Limited intends to enter into Platinum Group Metals (PGM) mining in South Africa as the launch pad for
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Gemfield’s Sedibelo Platinum Mines stake for sale at USD37.3 million
Gemfield Group’s platinum group metal (“PGM”) investment, an indirect stake of 6.54% in Sedibelo Platinum Mines Ltd (“Sedibelo”), remains unlisted
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Northam Platinum refined PGM metals production grew by 34.1%
The group’s equivalent refined metal from own operations grew by 34.1% to 690 867 oz 4E (F2020: 515 370 oz
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Tharisa sets decarbonisation targets: carbon net neutral by 2050
Tharisa, the platinum group metals and chrome co-producer dual-listed on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, has been reviewing its
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PPC expects double-digit year-on-year growth in sales volumes
SANDTON – PPC expects total Group cement sales volumes for the six months ending 30 September 2021 to increase by
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Bauba Resources rises capital and reviews its results for the year
JOHANNESBURG – Bauba intends to raise an amount of R33 883 881.02 by way of a renounceable claw-back offer pursuant
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Caledonia acquires the 940koz Maligreen gold project in Zimbabwe
ST HELIER – Caledonia Mining Corporation has announced that it entered into an agreement to purchase the mining claims over the
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Gemfields produces 21,700 carats of premium ruby in Mozambique
Having been suspended in April 2020, operations at Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada (“MRM”) resumed in March 2021, returning to normal
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DRC’s Manono Lithium gets injection of $240 million to start production
Cornerstone investor secured for development of Manono Lithium and Tin Project AVZ Minerals has announced its wholly owned subsidiary, AVZ
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Motheo Copper Project confirms 5.2Mtpa copper ore reserve
Sandfire has released an updated Mineral Resource for the A4 Deposit, which will underpin a Feasibility Study on the development
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Gemfields produces 73.2k carats of premium emeralds in 6 months
Having been suspended in March 2020, operations at Kagem Mining Limited saw a phased resumption from March 2021, with operations
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Gemfields returns to strong operational and financial performance
LONDON – After what has been a challenging 18 months for most businesses, the second quarter of 2021 has provided
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Prieska Project targets 22ktpa copper and 70ktpa zinc
Orion is on track to become a new-generation Australian-South African mining company focused on the development of our portfolio of
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Zimasco to build new ferrochrome furnaces at its Kwekwe complex
On 19 September 2021, Zimasco, (owned by China’s Sinosteel Corp.) announced that it will invest US$35Million in new ferrochrome furnaces at
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Minerals Council welcomes judgment on the 2018 Mining Charter
JOHANNESBURG – The Minerals Council South Africa welcomes the High Court judgement released on Tuesday that the Mining Charter 2018
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Exxaro’s Cennergi – develops the 70mwac Lephalale solar project
As part of its overall renewable energy strategy, Exxaro Resources, through its wholly-owned renewable energy subsidiary, Cennergi, is developing the
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AfriTin Mining continues its strong performance in 2021
AfriTin Mining owns and operates the Uis tin mine in Namibia. Quarterly production is targeted at 180 tonnes of tin
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Karpowership gets 3 licences: Is NERSA compromised?
Even with an ongoing legal fight and environmental concerns, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on Tuesday approved
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Pan African: Record profits and second-highest gold production
Pan African Resources say that its excellent financial performance has improved profitability by 69.0% and enabled a 45.6% reduction in
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Disposal of PPC Lime and Aggregate Quarries Botswana by PPC Limited
In terms of the PPC Lime Disposal, PPC South Africa Holdings Proprietary Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered
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ArcelorMittal SA appoints interim chief financial officer
Vanderbijlpark – Further to the announcement released on 4 May 2021 informing shareholders of Mr Desmond Maharaj’s resignation from ArcelorMittal
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Evander Gold Mines builds 10MW solar renewable energy plant
Pan African Resources’ focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives has intensified over the past years, with good progress
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