Mozambique mandates 15% state stake in all mines
MOZAMBIQUE'S President Daniel Chapo has signed into law a requirement for 15% state ownership in all mining ventures, along with a ban on exporting...
Afrimat is a victim of failed industrial policy in SA
AFRIMAT is one of those companies that is surviving despite the chaos of industrial policy. But how long can these companies remain afloat?
Afrimat’s recently...
Can Afrimat put its year from hell behind it?
AFRIMAT CEO Andries van Heerden is optimistic that the business will look significantly better by the end of the financial year
Afrimat has just had...
Alvarez & Marsal opens first African office in Cape Town
CONSULTANCY firm Alvarez & Marsal has opened its first African office in Cape Town, targeting a continent attracting growing investor interest as competition between...
Mining companies chase US listings with defence pitch
AT least 18 mining companies have completed or are pursuing dual US listings this year, a sharp increase from three in 2025, as producers...
Water security a growing risk for SA mining
WATER supply disruptions are emerging as a significant threat to South Africa's mining sector, with bulk supply in multiple regions subject to frequent interruptions...
US talks may lead to conciliatory MPRD amendments
THE South African government could adopt a more investment-friendly attitude to mining and minerals reform if it helped repair trade relations with the US.
This...
Blackrock keen on M&A between major miners
BLACKROCK supports further mergers among large mining companies, arguing that greater scale would attract generalist investors and unlock the capital needed to develop the...
Transition Ventures raises $150m AI-focused fund
LONDON-based venture capital firm Transition Ventures has closed a $150m fund targeting power infrastructure, artificial intelligence, robotics as well as critical materials, said Bloomberg...
Minerals Council losing confidence in Govt’s mining cadastre
THE Minerals Council South Africa on Wednesday expressed concerns about the country's new minerals cadastre which is being rolled out by the government.
"The longer...