Business
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IFC could fund controversial gas-power ships in South Africa
The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) said it expressed interest in funding bidders in a South African tender for emergency power provision, including ... -
Anglo American’s technology-based new trajectory for mining
There is a lot to take in from Anglo American’s technology update which was presented today by Tony O’Neill, the Group Technical Director, but ... -
Sibanye-Stillwater promises “future windfalls” as PGM earnings eclipse acquisition costs
SIBANYE-Stillwater promised stakeholders “future windfalls” as a result of record platinum group metal (PGM) prices after its PGM mines generated R15.3bn in first quarter earnings ... -
It’s been sixteen years yet South Africa is still fighting over the Mining Charter
IT’S sixteen years since the Mining Charter was adopted by the South African mining sector, the country’s Government, and trade unions. Not quite a ... -
The plight of South Africa’s informal coal miners
After spending a night underground, breaking off, bagging and lugging coal, Bonginkosi Mhlanga filled up a truck full of the ore which he then ... -
Mining charter challenge to be heard in South Africa this week
The challenge by South Africa’s peak mining body to aspects of the country’s 2018 mining charter is set to be heard this week. One ... -
Vale mulls base metals spinoff to tap EV market
Tailings’ filtration plant at Vargem Grande complex, delivered in March 2021. (Image courtesy of Vale’s Q1 2021 Financial Report.) Brazil’s Vale (NYSE: VALE), the ... -
Rio Tinto starts exploration on Solwezi project
The Solwezi licenses are adjacent to First Quantum’s Kansanshi copper mine (pictured). Credit: First Quantum Minerals. Rio Tinto has started its initial 2021 exploration ... -
Gemfields reports highest auction revenue in five years
Gemfields, the London-headquartered supplier of coloured gemstones, reported the highest auction revenue in five years from Kagem, its Zambia-based emerald mine. Photo: File JOHANNESBURG ... -
Vale buys Mitsui’s stake in Moatize amid plan to exit coal
The Moatize mine in Mozambique has been producing coal since September 2011, and represents Vale’s biggest investment within the segment. (Image courtesy of Vale ...
