Transnet and Exxaro sign a new rail service deal to boost coal transport, sustain jobs, and strengthen South Africa’s mining supply chain.
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Blencowe Resources is advancing the Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda with DFS infrastructure, DFC funding, and drilling that points to new reserves.
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NUM is opposing the Beeshoek Mine closure in South Africa, warning that nearly 700 jobs could be lost and pressing for alternatives.
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Eskom launches a renewable energy offtake programme with 291 MW solar capacity, helping major users decarbonise while boosting competitiveness.
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The Minerals Council is pressing South Africa’s government to refine the Mineral Resources Development Bill, warning it risks deterring investment and jobs.
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Glencore’s Japie Fullard says South Africa’s ferrochrome industry is close to a solution as government weighs cheaper electricity and tax incentives to …
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South32 warns the Mozal aluminium smelter may shut down in 2026 as power costs soar, booking a $372 million impairment amid stalled …
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South African ferrochrome production drops 27 percent in early 2025 despite rising global demand, as the nation pivots toward unprocessed ore exports.
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Merafe Resources warns of prolonged challenges in South Africa’s ferrochrome sector, with policy reforms offering only cautious optimism for recovery.
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Kumba Iron Ore’s high-grade product is helping cut emissions in steelmaking, while new technology boosts output and extends mine life.