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...
Rio Tinto shareholders applaud collapsed Glencore deal
AUSTRALIAN investors in Rio Tinto have welcomed the miner's decision to abandon merger negotiations with Glencore, saying the company must now demonstrate the value...
It’s time Govt. stepped up to global mining challenges
EVERY year, for the past few decades, the world’s mining heavyweights have come to South Africa at the beginning of February, expressed their displeasure...
Rio, Glencore terminate merger talks over lack of premium
RIO Tinto terminated merger discussions with Glencore on Thursday after refusing to offer a control premium for the Swiss headquartered business.
In its announcement, Rio...