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Mass lay-offs on hold as Eskom signs MoU with ferrochrome producers
Eskom finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samancor Chrome and the Glencore–Merafe Chrome Venture, following recent constructive engagements. The…
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Africa needs grids to move power from renewable energy projects to end users
Africa stands at a defining moment in its energy transition. With some of the world’s richest solar, wind and hydro…
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‘Anglo–Teck merger gives all the benefits to Canada and accelerates Anglo’s exit from SA’
Economist and public policy analyst Duma Gqubule released a landmark report warning that the proposed USD $60 billion merger between…
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Gemfields makes $25.4 million at year-end emerald auction
Gemfields generated USD 25.4 million in total revenue from the auction of commercial-quality rough emerald in the period 17 November…
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Martin Holland joins Askari Metals Board
Askari Metals appointed Martin Holland as a Non-Executive Director to the Board as it advances its transformational growth strategy and…
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Wesley Tucker to step down as CEO of De Beers’ Tracr
Wesley Tucker will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Tracr and leave the business at the…
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Galileo starts drilling at Molefe Project in Zambia
Galileo Resources commenced drilling at the Molefe Mine in Zambia following the signing of a conditional cooperation and project development…
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Former Nambian deputy minister promoted to mines and energy minister
Nambian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective 2 December 2025.…
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Jagersfontein owner was aware of tailings dam instability – independent study
An independent study into the 2022 Jagersfontein tragedy, in which two people died and one is still missing, found that…
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Mangentu doubles revenue compared to previous financial year
Mangentu Mining reported an increase of 31% in gross profit in the six months ended 31 August 2025 and its…
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