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Thungela's Ensham misses out on coal export price boost
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (336+ words) THUNGELA Resources has some serious catch up to do if it's to meet year end export coal production guidance from its South African division. The R13. 4bn miner reported 6. 2 million tons in thermal coal production from local mines during the six months…...
SA minerals policy not credible, says global report
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (224+ words) THE world's 40 largest mining companies delivered a strong performance in 2025, with aggregate revenues climbing 3. 3% to $909bn and net profits reaching $120bn. This suggests an industry in reasonable health. But Pw C's Mine 2026 report, released yesterday, says that for the industry to grow…...
Key Speakers at the Bloomberg Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (21+ words) Miningmx Key Speakers at the Bloomberg Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg...
Zimbabwe to use minerals deals with China for infrastructure
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (270+ words) ZIMBABWE is in talks with China Railway over resource-backed financing to fund road and rail construction, as the southern African nation seeks to address an estimated $34bn infrastructure deficit. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said discussions began on the sidelines of the…...
Mozambique mining law risks deterring foreign investors
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (227+ words) MOZAMBIQUE'S new requirement for the state to hold a 15% free-carry stake in all mining ventures risks deterring foreign investment, said Reuters citing the Southern African country's Chamber of Mines. Speaking at a mining conference in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, chamber vice-president…...
Zimbabwe's lithium miners plead for leeway on export ban
1+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) ZIMBABWE'S lithium miners have asked the government to delay a planned ban on concentrate exports by six months to June 2027, saying producers need more time to complete local processing facilities, Reuters reported on Friday. Africa's largest lithium producer is pressing…...
Zimbabwe licenses second gold refinery in Bulawayo
1+ week, 5+ day ago (281+ words) ZIMBABWE has licensed a second gold refinery to process the country's rising precious metals output, with the facility set to be commissioned in Bulawayo next year. The move reflects growing pressure on state-owned Fidelity Gold Refinery, which currently handles all…...
South32 looking at "various options" with Mozal stake
2+ week, 1+ day ago (400+ words) SOUTH32 said on Monday it was considering its options with respect to its 63. 7% stake in the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique amid speculation South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation was weighing a buy-out of the facility. "With Mozal Aluminium currently on care…...
Zimbabwe's Mutapa plans to double gold output by 2029
2+ week, 3+ day ago (224+ words) ZIMBABWE'S state-owned Mutapa Gold Resources plans to double annual production to 220, 000 ounces by 2029, backed by funding secured for expansion projects at two of its mines, said Reuters on Friday. Mutapa, Zimbabwe's largest gold producer and a subsidiary of the country's…...
Eskom launches renewable energy unit
2+ week, 6+ day ago (281+ words) ESKOM Holdings has formally entered South Africa's renewable energy market with the launch of Eskom Green, said News24 on Tuesday. The publication described Eskom Green as a dedicated platform targeting utility-scale clean energy projects that will sell electricity directly to heavy…...