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Sibanye Stillwater restructures board committees ahead of annual general meeting
JSE listed Sibanye Stillwater has announced changes to its board committee structure following a yearly review of governance effectiveness and…
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Rising oil prices linked to Iran conflict could drive up mining transport costs
South Africa’s mining supply chain could face a double squeeze as rising global oil prices threaten to increase the cost…
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South Africa’s mining production rises 4.6% in January as PGMs and chrome lead growth
South Africa’s mining sector kicked off the year on a positive note, with production rising strongly as platinum group metals…
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Liberty Coal successfully recommissions dragline following major refurbishment programme
Liberty Coal has successfully recommissioned a key dragline at its Optimum Colliery following the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment and…
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Natural gas key to Africa’s industrial future and energy transition, says Mantshe
Natural gas development will play a critical role in Africa’s path toward industrialisation and a more balanced energy transition, according…
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Body recovered from Kimberley mine after devastating mud rush
Rescue and recovery teams have recovered the body of one of the five miners who were trapped following a devastating…
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Harmony Gold expects strong earnings growth as gold prices surge
South Africa’s largest gold mining company has signalled stronger financial performance for the second half of 2025, citing higher gold…
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Government steps up crackdown on illegal mining in Gauteng
The South African government is intensifying efforts to combat illegal mining across Gauteng, including East and West Rand communities, as…
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SNIM expands port and rail capacity to boost iron ore exports
Mauritania’s state-owned mining company, Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM), is accelerating major upgrades across its operations as it strengthens…
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Ghana’s proposed mining royalties spark global pushback and industry concerns
Mining companies have warned that the upper end of Ghana’s proposed new royalty regime could make the country one of…
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