Trump’s mineral stockpile blurs state and market roles
A US government plan to build one of the largest strategic mineral reserves in history risks distorting global commodity markets, said Bloomberg News in...
Omnia says it is built to absorb Hormuz shock
WHAT are the consequences of war in the Middle East for South Africa's primary industries? Two stand out: first, farmers will likely suffer the...
Zambia opposes US plan to tie health deal to minerals
ZAMBIA has rejected a US attempt to link health funding to access to critical minerals, with its foreign minister giving the first detailed account...
DRC floats plan to create $100m armed guard for mine sites
THE Democratic Republic of Congo is establishing a dedicated armed security force to protect mine sites and supply chains, as the country deepens its...
Rio Tinto considers options to exit RBM
GLOBAL miner Rio Tinto is “evaluating its options” for its Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) titanium business and actively testing the market for its borates...
Will BHP really bet on South African mining again?
SOUTH African mining is at one of those rare moments when its trajectory could tilt either way. There is talk of hope and renewal,...
Angola floods halt Lobito Corridor rail operations
FLOODING in western Angola has suspended rail traffic along the Lobito Corridor, disrupting a critical export route for copper, cobalt and other minerals from...
Kemcore to build African mining chemicals plants
MINING chemicals importer Kemcore is to construct processing facilities in Botswana and Angola, said Reuters on Friday.
Kemcore believes the move will reduce the risk of...
World Bank cuts Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast
THE World Bank has lowered its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.1%, unchanged from 2025 and down from the 4.4% it projected...
Froneman says crime “single biggest” threat to SA economy
CRIME isn’t just an inconvenience to doing business, it’s the "single biggest issue we have to address" if South Africa is serious about economic...