BEE’s gaming problem, not racism, is driving a backlash
AT the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference in Sandton last month, trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau addressed the criticism that broad-based BEE (BBBEE)...
DRC plans 20,000-strong private mining guard force
THE Democratic Republic of Congo is negotiating with an unnamed private company to train more than 20,000 armed guards to protect its mines, in...
SA minerals policy not credible, says global report
THE world's 40 largest mining companies delivered a strong performance in 2025, with aggregate revenues climbing 3.3% to $909bn and net profits reaching $120bn.
This...
BHP’s new CEO faces costs, strikes and M&A questions
BRANDON Craig takes the helm at BHP on July 1 confronting a demanding agenda that spans cost overruns, threatened industrial action, major capital decisions...
UK pledges £50m to build critical minerals capacity
BRITAIN is committing £50m to expand domestic critical minerals production, processing and recycling, as the government moves to reduce dependence on supply chains dominated...
Mozambique mining law risks deterring foreign investors
MOZAMBIQUE'S new requirement for the state to hold a 15% free-carry stake in all mining ventures risks deterring foreign investment, said Reuters citing the...
BHP shares slide on Jansen potash cost blowout
BHP shares posted their steepest single-day decline in 14 months on Friday after the world's largest miner flagged a $2.3bn writedown on its Jansen...
EU minerals policy a work in progress, says Sibanye boss
SIBANYE-Stillwater said the European Union was receptive to its proposals on a critical minerals policy but it would take time before the bloc imposed...
BHP takes $2.3bn writedown on Jansen potash
BHP will take a $2.3bn writedown on its Jansen potash project in Canada after the latest in a series of cost overruns pushed the...
G7 resolves to fight China metals dominance
GROUP of Seven leaders have agreed to deepen co-ordination to reduce their dependence on China for critical minerals, with plans to align stockpiling strategies...