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An aerial view of Shaft 11 at Impala Platinum Mine, in Rustenburg. Source: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem

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After loadshedding: Why freedom from the grid remains imperative

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Botswana and De Beers’ marketing push to revive diamond demand

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Power officials stand on ladders to fix electric cables along a road in Egbeda district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos. Source: Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye

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Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

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GreenIron selects ABB for automation system at Sandviken facility

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Load shedding rollercoaster is not sabotage related

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Wendell Roelf 19 Feb 2025

Afreximbank's EVP highlights Africa’s mineral wealth as key to industrial development

Afreximbank's EVP highlights Africa’s mineral wealth as key to industrial development

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Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

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Lindsey Schutters 14 Feb 2025

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From gas to streaming: What’s in South Africa’s new inflation basket?

Katja Hamilton 11 Feb 2025

Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in Africa

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Transnet signs LNG, bulk terminal deals to boost Richards Bay

Transnet signs LNG, bulk terminal deals to boost Richards Bay

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Forvis Mazars disputes PetroSA deal allegations

Forvis Mazars disputes PetroSA deal allegations

Lindsey Schutters 10 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Global Tailings Management Institute launched to make mines safer for all

#MiningIndaba: Global Tailings Management Institute launched to make mines safer for all

Lindsey Schutters 7 Feb 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his #Sona2025 address at Cape town's City Hall. Source: x.com

#Sona2025: Ramaphosa economic recovery plan built on infrastructure, mining, and energy

Lindsey Schutters 7 Feb 2025

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"Trump’s aid review is a win for Africa"

NJ Ayuk 6 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Alternative financing is the new frontier for Africa

#MiningIndaba: Alternative financing is the new frontier for Africa

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#MiningIndaba: Minerals Council says Trump funding freeze won’t affect mine HIV treatment

#MiningIndaba: Minerals Council says Trump funding freeze won’t affect mine HIV treatment

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SA's solar boom poses new environmental threat: What to do with your old Li-ion batteries

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#MiningIndaba: Anglo pivots to Sasol biodiesel for emissions gains

#MiningIndaba: Anglo pivots to Sasol biodiesel for emissions gains

Lindsey Schutters 4 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

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#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

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Lindsey Schutters 31 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters/2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

#Sona2025: SA's future at stake in impending energy and trade address

Katja Hamilton 31 Jan 2025

Eskom tariffs to rise by 12.7%

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Anglo finalises Jellinbah sale to Zashvin

Anglo finalises Jellinbah sale to Zashvin

29 Jan 2025

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#Sona2025 preview: Successes, shifts, and the path ahead

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Magugua Hydro project in Eswatini

Financial close reached for 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project in Eswatini

28 Jan 2025

The Keliber lithium hydroxide project will comprise five mining areas, a concentrator, refinery and auxiliary facilities at all sites. Source: Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye-Stillwater CCDO resigns for personal reasons

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jan 2025

Barloworld advocates for sustainability at Mining Indaba 2025

Barloworld advocates for sustainability at Mining Indaba 2025

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Africa news

Power officials stand on ladders to fix electric cables along a road in Egbeda district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos. Source: Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye

Bloomberg: Trump USAID cuts hit electricity programme in Africa

Mrinmay Dey 26 Feb 2025

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Botswana and De Beers’ marketing push to revive diamond demand

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Feb 2025

Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

Lindsey Schutters 25 Feb 2025

Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in Africa

Lovemore Kamuzangaza 11 Feb 2025

International

An aerial view of Shaft 11 at Impala Platinum Mine, in Rustenburg. Source: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem

PGM crisis makes Implats consider Canada closure

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GreenIron selects ABB for automation system at Sandviken facility

GreenIron selects ABB for automation system at Sandviken facility

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