Anglo American’s maple leaf temptations
THERE are few companies in the world that have struggled as much as Anglo American over its national identity, unwittingly predicted from the very...
US Govt’s ‘Project Vault’ raises market disruption concerns
A $12bn minerals stockpiling initiative unveiled by the US has prompted questions from analysts and traders over potential market disruption and competition with allied...
Glencore-US Govt is the perfect relationship rebound
MINING houses of the ilk of Rio Tinto and Glencore are the standard-bearers of industry consolidation. So how do you consolidate the consolidators? With...
Stronger Together: Partnerships Take Centre Stage at ENS–JMC Mining Indaba Breakfast
AGAINST the backdrop of Cape Town’s annual Investing in African Mining Indaba, ENS and the Junior Mining Council (JMC) hosted a high-level networking breakfast...
Goldman Sachs tips busy deals year for South Africa
GOLDMAN Sachs expects a surge in deal activity in South Africa this year, with its local CEO predicting broad-based growth across sectors as the...
Despite improvements last year, SA mines remain deadly
DESPITE a marginal decline in the number of fatalities on South African mines, the poor safety performance of the industry continues to cast a...
SA mining uncompetitive as economic constraints persist
THE Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) tried to strike a diplomatic stance when it launched its 2026 State of Mining Report, which traditionally kicks...
Mali establishes company to oversee mining stakes
MALI has established a fully state-owned entity to consolidate and administer the government's shareholdings across the mining sector, following similar moves by neighbouring West...
BHP unveils collaboration with Govt on minerals data
THERE is a definite air of forward momentum in South Africa's much ignored minerals exploration sector. On the back of a R600m commitment from...
US deal on Glencore mines paves way for new mining house
A US government-backed consortium's plan to buy 40% of Glencore's copper-cobalt operations in Democratic Republic of Congo could create a vehicle for further mining...