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Gold demand holds steady in Q2 as central bank buying offsets weaker investment

The World Gold Council’s Q2 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total gold demand1 was flat year-on-year at 1,269t, as the gold…
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SAIA strengthens professional standards in South Africa’s auctioneering industry

The South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) has again been recognised by SAQA as the only professional body to uphold…
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Orange River study charts a sustainable path for South Africa’s water future

The recent integrated water resource classification study on the Orange River, led by WSP for the Department of Water and…
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De Beers pauses production at Venetia Mine

De Beers Group is advancing delivery of its business streamlining by setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational…

KSB expands mechanical seal range for pumps across industries

KSB Pumps and Valves continues to expand its range of mechanical seals for its own pumps as well as introducing solutions fit…
Gwede Mantashe says South Africa’s energy transition must go beyond coal versus renewables

South Africa’s energy transition should not be reduced to a choice between coal and renewable energy, according to Minister of Mineral and…
Manufacturing Indaba 2025: Africa must move beyond raw material exports to unlock industrial growth

On July 14-15, Manufacturing Indaba hosted its 13th annual conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, bringing together government leaders, manufacturers, investors, policymakers,…
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine turns to renewable energy as miners seek greater cost certainty

As African mining companies face mounting pressure to control operating costs, strengthen energy security and meet decarbonisation targets, renewable energy partnerships are…
217 arrested in illegal mining crackdown at Kloof Mine

Illegal mining remains one of South Africa’s most pressing security and economic challenges, despite repeated warnings about the dangers it poses to…
Insider threats emerge as one of mining’s biggest security challenge

The month of July began with a strong focus on mine protection as industry leaders, security experts and mining executives gathered at…

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