South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter, Transalloys, has fully stopped ferroalloys production on 1 July, with no indication of when operations may resume. CEO Konstantin Sadovnik says the company had…
Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited (the investment adviser to long-term value-focused private capital funds) have announced the commissioning of a new semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill. Replacing…
In the fast-evolving mining industry, BME – a member of the Omnia Group – is transforming traditional blasting from a rock-breaking activity into a sophisticated, data-driven enabler of safer, more…
Mining has become exceptionally effective at driving efficiencies within individual functions. Procurement teams negotiate harder. Operations pursue productivity improvements. Processing plants optimise recoveries. Smelters focus on throughput and stability. The…
As global volatility reshapes supply networks across industries, the mining sector is being forced to rethink how it secures the inputs that underpin operational stability. Chemical reagents, performance and process…
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) advances its ambitions around industrialisation, value addition and energy resilience, discussions taking place at DRC Mining Week 2026 are highlighting the close…
The Wits Mining Institute recently hosted a thought-provoking breakfast dialogue titled. “Beyond the Fence: How Community Environments Shape Health and Safety Performance in Mining”, sponsored by South32. The event brought…
The 4th edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC) takes place in Windhoek from 18–20 August 2026, with an expanded programme focused on collaboration, local opportunity…
Asure Resources (co-founder Emmanuel Ngulube pictured) will officially open Asure Colliery in Kriel, Mpumalanga on 17 June 2026, marking the restart of a strategically significant coal asset and the return…
West Africa’s mining sector is becoming more complex as governments, regulators, mining companies and investors place greater emphasis on responsible mining, local participation, environmental performance, resilient infrastructure and long-term asset…
The Council for Geoscience (CGS), South Africa’s national custodian of geoscientific data, last week showcased how world-class geoscience is helping reduce exploration risk, attract investment and support the growth of…
In March 2026, the Council for Geoscience (CGS) expanded its strategic scientific asset base through the acquisition of a diamond core drill rig named “Green Mamba”, which symbolises strength, accuracy…
Electra Mining Africa is one of the most significant dates on the industrial calendar, and this September, VEGA will be bringing its world-class measurement technology to the Johannesburg Expo Centre,…
Arbitration is often promoted as an attractive way to resolve both domestic and cross-border disputes, offering a degree of confidentiality that is particularly advantageous in cases involving sensitive, technical or…
For Africa’s mining sector, energy security is no longer a background concern. It is a frontline investment consideration. Rising costs, infrastructure constraints and growing pressure from global capital markets have…
Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment.…
Bushtec, a pioneering force in tented camps and solutions, has announced a significant brand evolution, unifying its 55-year heritage as Canvas and Tent and a consortium of specialised brands under…
As the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters its permanent phase and global buyers tighten emissions disclosure requirements, South African mining operations are accelerating the integration of privately…
As global uncertainty and local challenges reshape commodity markets, maintaining consistent and reliable logistics has become a defining factor for mining companies navigating this increasingly volatile environment. According to Standard…
The viability of mining projects can increasingly be compromised by unforeseen challenges to their environmental and social sustainability – highlighting the role of due diligence from the earliest stages of…
Probe IMT, a leading provider of productivity and safety solutions for mining, and Optix, a global expert in fleet safety and management, partner to bring innovative safety technologies to mining…
In Africa’s demanding mining landscape, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, provides projects with a powerful technological edge through its advanced AXXIS™ Titanium electronic initiation system (EIS). Nishen Hariparsad, general manager…
GOLDPACK (Pty) Ltd supplies an entire range of cutting-edge matting and flooring for various environments. This includes Heronrib Non-Slip Matting and Vynagrip Matting. Heronrib Non-Slip Matting Hard-wearing, non-porous and slip-resistant,…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) brings profound change and is characterised by increasing interconnection of products, services, processes and organisational value chains. Today’s organisations increasingly depend on internal value…
The mining sector’s significant progress in health and safety – with fatalities declining from 200 to 41 over the two decades from 2005 to 2025 – has been supported by…
BHP is conducting the first in a series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa. The first…
Modern wastewater treatment relies on continuous monitoring of water levels, flow rates and chemical composition. Without accurate data, treatment plants risk accidental discharges, equipment failures and regulatory non-compliance. VEGA’s instrumentation…
As Africa’s mining landscape shifts toward stricter environmental stewardship and more rigorous mine closure obligations, a new partnership is reshaping how the continent approaches financial assurance. Credeq Africa, an authorised…
When Simone Botha was named one of the Minerals Council South Africa’s 10 Women in Mining Education & Development Heroes for 2025, those who work alongside her at Anglo American’s…
Against a backdrop of intensifying global competition, rapid technological advancement and mounting pressure to deliver a just energy transition, prominent role-players in South Africa’s mining sector gathered for focused deliberation…
At the recent 2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Mosa Mabuza, CEO of the Council for Geoscience, highlighted the central role of geoscience and skills development…
Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C), a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, successfully installed the stator winding for two gearless mill drive (GMD) motors in northern Zambia. The installation was completed in…
Lazarus Mokgosi, Premier of the North West Province, believes South Africa’s long-term success rests on socio-economic unity and purposeful collaboration. For him, meaningful development requires alignment between government, private sector…
As South Africa grapples with a national water crisis marked by Day Zero warnings in all regions and ageing infrastructure nationwide, a new model for resource resilience is emerging from…
At the recent Mining Skills Lekgotla that took place at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) marked its 30-year milestone with a celebration that was as much…
With global investment in Africa’s mining sector having dipped in recent years, industry players, governments and communities must work together to restore investor confidence in a region with massive mineral…
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) commemorated its 30th anniversary at Gallagher Estate in Midrand last week, underscoring three decades of advancing skills development in South Africa’s mining and minerals sector.…
Mining Indaba 2026 unfolded against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, competition over critical minerals, and persistent questions about regulatory certainty in South Africa. Yet, the data reflects stronger confidence than…
Mining in Africa is tough, says Warwick Bouwer, CEO of Jachris. Here he discusses the less visible risks that challenge uptime, safety and operational certainty across the continent’s mine sites.…
A clear message rang through the halls of the Cape Town International Convention Centre at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba: Africa’s mining sector holds enormous, untapped opportunity –…
The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba carried a familiar public narrative: policy reform, geopolitical positioning and capital mobilisation under the banner of “Stronger Together”. Yet, beyond keynote remarks and…
Look under every hard hat in South Africa’s mines, and you will find a person. Someone with hopes, struggles and a family counting on them to come home safely each…
South Africa’s mining sector is operating under sustained pressure as a result of the sector’s challenges including ageing assets, unreliable power supply, constrained logistics and regulatory uncertainty. What used to…
RCT – Powered by Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele is enhancing narrow vein mining at the Vertex-operated Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End. The state-of-the-art, agnostic automation technology has been installed…
As South Africa’s mining sector faces increased global competition, technological change and the demands of a just energy transition, senior leaders from government, policy and skills development institutions will convene…
Across mining, construction, energy, utilities, insurance and heavy industry, frontline teams face growing pressure to keep assets running safely while making faster decisions as margins continue to tighten. While most…
With the conclusion of the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, it became evident that the trajectory of the mining sector will be determined not only by…
ABB has deployed its high-performance controller technology for high-power rectifier applications to ensure stable power supplies at the Manganese Metal Company (MMC) refinery in Mbombela, South Africa. The plant in…
Release has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana (pictured), a 100% owned subsidiary of Sandfire Resources headquartered in Australia, for a 21MW solar power plant at the…
Anglo American and Kumba Iron Ore have launched the Impact Finance Facility (IFF), a catalytic funding facility designed to unlock growth capital for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in underserved…
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of the Republic of Gabon have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework…
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) – together with the Economic Justice Network, African Climate Alliance, Project 90 by 2030, Social Change Assistance Trust, The Green Connection and…
Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, successfully showcased its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9 to 12 February in Cape…
TNO–Geological Survey of the Netherlands (TNO-GDN) and the South African Council for Geoscience (CGS) are strengthening their partnership in the fields of critical raw materials, geosciences and CO2 reduction. The…
The global mining industry stands at a critical turning point. BDO’s Annual Mining Report 2026 reveals how accelerating demand for critical minerals, mounting geopolitical tensions and rising sustainability expectations are…
AECI, a mining solutions partner focused on practical integration across explosives and electronic initiation, unveiled the Mini Booster – a compact booster designed to deliver reliable initiation in smalldiameter holes,…
The African mining sector is facing increased regulatory reform and renewed investor interest due to global demand for the continent’s natural resources, particularly critical minerals. African governments are aligned regarding…
AECI – a South African-rooted mining solutions partner integrating explosives and electronic initiation to help operations work safely and predictably – will be showcasing IntelliShot X, a shock-resistant electronic detonator…
As Mining Indaba 2026 convenes under the theme “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships” in Cape Town this week, the message couldn’t be more timely. Africa’s mining sector stands at a…
Jachris, an integrated on-site industrial solutions partner specialising in hose, fluid power and uptime-critical maintenance across African mining and heavy industry, announces a strengthened on-site industrial solutions model to reduce…
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) will host the 2025–2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla on 26 & 27 February 2026 in Johannesburg under the theme “30 Years of Skills Development Excellence –…
Leaning on the theme of the Mining Indaba, “Stronger Together”, Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe emphasised the need for not only governments to work together, but the…
As Cape Town hosts the Mining Indaba this week, the scale of the gathering once again reminds us of mining’s enduring significance to South Africa. More than 10 000 delegates…
The African mining equipment sector is entering a decisive phase. Growth across the continent is not simply expanding opportunity; it is fundamentally raising the performance, scale and efficiency standards required…
Africa’s most precious commodity is under severe strain. Water infrastructure is failing, and industrially polluted water is pouring into rivers and groundwater. Across the continent, governments and local communities are…
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) and BHP have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that seeks to advance South Africa’s economic development through collaborative geoscientific research and exploration. The MoU…
Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited (the investment adviser to long-term value-focused private capital funds) have announced the commissioning of the new paste fill plant – a…
Jachris, one of the continent’s leading integrated on-site industrial solutions providers, will use its presence at Mining Indaba 2026 to demonstrate how African-rooted operational capability has the power to reshape…
Through the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) is positioned as a strategic enabler for mining operations. With a heritage dating back to 1926, the…
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed – or as vital – as…
Global technology leader ABB announces its participation in the upcoming Mining Indaba 2026, taking place from 9–12 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This year’s edition…
BHP has selected 10 early-stage exploration and technology companies for the 2026 BHP Xplor programme, marking the largest cohort since the programme began, and its fourth year of operation. The…
As Ghana’s construction, mining and infrastructure sectors continue to expand, demand is rising for vehicles capable of delivering consistent performance, reliability and long-term value in challenging operating environments. It is…
In today’s complex and high-pressure mining environment, operational success depends heavily on robust logistics and supply chain execution. Business Directive Contract Services (BDCS) is strategically positioned to support the mining…
Rand Refinery, Africa’s leading London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery–accredited refiner, has entered a strategic partnership with Gold Coast Refinery (GCR). The agreement will see Rand Refinery provide technical,…
Anglo American’s Zimele programme and its partner Sigma have awarded R1.5 million in seed capital to 45 rural entrepreneurs in the Northern Cape, following a 12-week business development initiative that…
The Cape Mining Club has announced the return of its annual event, Cape Mining Mixer 2026, which will be held at Cape Town’s Cabo Beach Club on Wednesday, 11 February…
The introduction of Bell Equipment’s motor grader range in 2025 has taken the South African manufacturer’s interoperability to the next level, with the new machines ‘speaking the same digital language’…
In a proactive move to further enhance safety in surface mining operations, Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) has successfully trialled RCT’s Remote Shutdown System on a grader and bulldozer, and…
Illegal mining has long been a national crisis, destabilising an industry that has sustained livelihoods for generations. While headlines often focus on billions lost to the economy, there is another…
As African mining faces increasing volatility from climate change and the imperative to supply critical minerals for the global energy transition, the focus is shifting to resilience, digital transformation &…
A roadshow for the forthcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 has seen how partnerships between mining companies, government and communities can ensure equitable growth and long-term prosperity for all…
Komatsu’s advanced Remote Equipment Monitoring (REM) solution is a transformative approach to predictive maintenance that is reshaping how mining operations manage fleet reliability, productivity and sustainability. A strategic partnership for…
Zambia has recently joined the trend of implementing local content regulations in the mining sector, becoming the latest African country to do so. On 14 October 2025, the Ministry of…
African mining operations face a tough balancing act: improving efficiency while meeting ever-stricter ESG (environmental, social & governance) expectations. In deep-level shafts and large process plants, reliability in fluid control…
The Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) – in partnership with Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources and Sibanye-Stillwater – has launched a new Digital and SMME…
Four organisational aspects most affected by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) economic situation are customer expectations, product and service enhancement, collaborative innovation, and organisational forms. In the complex Industry…
Aligned to the Cape Town Declaration signed at the Africa Water Investment Summit in August 2025, an innovative municipal capability programme has been showing how collaborative water investments can deliver…
At the eighth edition of Webber Wentzel’s annual Mining Round-Up, the firm’s leading practitioners unpacked the regulatory, policy and compliance developments shaping South Africa’s mining sector. From evolving employment frameworks…
Mining is one of South Africa’s biggest contributors to economic growth, yet it leaves deep environmental scars. Entrepreneur Tebogo Kale is proving that these two realities don’t have to be…
A renewed focus on enhancing safety, promoting sustainability and providing tangible value to customers through responsible and innovative mining practices came under the spotlight at the long-awaited return of BME’s…
At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, one theme rises above all others: progress through precision. As Africa positions itself at the heart of the global transition to cleaner…
In an era where Africa’s mineral wealth is increasingly viewed through the lens of sustainable development, academic institutions have a critical role to play: not only in cultivating talent but…
The inaugural Mining in Motion Summit, Ghana’s premier event bringing together small-scale gold miners, policymakers and global partners, takes place under the theme: “Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging…
Africa’s national oil companies (NOCs) are moving beyond operating as state-representatives by transforming themselves into competitive upstream players. By strengthening their balance sheets through partial privatisation, transferring their regulatory roles…
Mineware Consulting continues to push the boundaries of digital innovation in the mining industry with the latest enhancement to its Syncromine Core mine management software: an intuitive drag-and-drop functionality within…
Trade relations between the United Kingdom and Africa are gaining momentum. In January, UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen…
Tanzania is strengthening its position in the global lithium market, driven by a combination of government initiatives and active participation from international exploration and production companies. The country has witnessed…
Ghana’s mining industry stands as a key driver of economic growth – with gross domestic product projections reaching 1.5% by 2025 – fuelled by expanding opportunities within the sector. A…
International mining stakeholders are increasing their access to Africa’s mineral resources through joint ventures, acquisitions and stakes in local projects. Meanwhile, African countries and operators are leveraging these partnerships to…
