South Africa’s mining sector delivered a mixed performance in August 2025, with production dipping 0.2% year-on-year while mineral sales soared by 23.3% driven largely by an extraordinary 471.5% spike in gold revenues. This divergence between physical output and market value…
By Rody N Kapinga Global investment interest in African critical and battery minerals is surging, with Moore Global estimating over $100 billion in potential capital inflows targeting strategic mining projects and infrastructure across the continent. At African Mining Week (AMW)…
South Africa’s mining sector posted a notable rebound in July 2025, with production rising 4.4% year-on-year, according to the latest preliminary data from Statistics South Africa. The strongest contributors to this upswing were iron ore (up 12.2%, contributing 1.7 percentage…
South Africa’s infrastructure ambitions received a powerful boost during this month of August 2025 with the announcement of finalists for the 53rd annual CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards by Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA). With over 580 member firms and…
In a decisive move to shield its economy from the fallout of a steep 30% unilateral tariff imposed by the United States, the South African government has announced a comprehensive economic response package. The tariffs, set to take effect on…
Ivanhoe Mines has reported a robust second quarter (Q2) 2025 performance, anchored by a profit of $35 million and adjusted EBITDA of $123 million, with $128 million attributable to the Kamoa-Kakula copper joint venture. The company now holds a commanding…
As a coalition of more than fifteen strategic lithium projects including Rio Tinto’s Jadar, Fortum Hydromet Harjavalta, and RockTech Lithium’s Guben converter sends a formal letter to the European Commission, concerns are mounting: regulatory uncertainty is stifling investment and jeopardizing…
In a move set to reshape the landscape of credit insurance and guarantees in South Africa, Credeq Africa has officially launched as an independent Underwriting Management Agency (UMA). Evolving from its roots within Lombard Insurance’s Guarantee and Trade Credit division,…
As South Africa’s construction sector enters a transformative era, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is championing women’s inclusion through the 2025 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. With the industry set to expand amid numerous infrastructure…
SRK Consulting (South Africa) is playing a crucial role in Africa’s economic transformation by delivering high-performance, sustainable engineering solutions that align with global standards. With Africa Day on 25 May emphasizing the need for inclusive growth, Andrew van Zyl, managing…
In a reassuring turn of events, all 260 employees trapped underground at Kloof 7 following a shaft incident on 22 May 2025 have safely surfaced. Sibanye-Stillwater (Tickers JSE: SSW and NYSE: SBSW) confirmed that comprehensive safety inspections and integrity assessments…
South Africa is making a decisive push to strengthen its economy and improve essential public services, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealing that the government will allocate a staggering R6.69 trillion over the medium term. This bold move aims to…
