Picture@KICO A new phase in South Africa’s mining legacy is unfolding as the Gauteng Department of Health, in partnership with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases (MBOD), launches Phase Two of the Ex-Mine Workers Social Security Benefits Programme. The rollout…
The $2 billion Super Pit Expansion Project at Barrick Gold Corporation’s Lumwana copper mine is officially underway, marking a historic transformation of the site into a Tier One copper-producing powerhouse. Once plagued by high costs and inefficiency in 2019, Lumwana…
In a pivotal moment for South Africa’s energy recovery, Eskom has brought Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station back online eight months ahead of schedule restoring 800MW to the national grid. The unit’s return at precisely 20:29 on Sunday,…
There is a revolution simmering in Africa’s mining sector not from deep below the ground, but from classrooms, laboratories, and convention centers. Fresh young blood is rising to the top, and it is rewriting the industry’s vision of its own…
South Africa has launched a powerful crackdown on the country’s illicit fuel trade, a criminal network costing the state an estimated R3.6 billion annually. In a sweeping four-month campaign, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), in partnership with SAPS through…
The Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26) has unveiled its 2026 theme: “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships.” This transformative direction emphasizes Africa’s urgent need for collaboration to unlock immense mining opportunities, industrialize key sectors, and drive sustainable economic growth. With…
Uganda’s rural communities are witnessing an unexpected transformation, where agriculture, environmental conservation, and economic empowerment converge in a groundbreaking initiative. The cultivation of oyster mushrooms has emerged as a viable solution to both financial instability and habitat degradation, directly contributing…
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) again appeals to the government of Mali to sign an agreement facilitated and endorsed by the Ministry of Finance in February 2025. Along with the guarantee of Barrick, such as payment of $85 million as part…
Making one of the largest leaps of faith for the future of Zambia’s mining industry, the government issued Ivanhoe Mines a record 7,757 square kilometers of exploration licenses in the North-Western Province. The strategic block, three times the size of…
Rio Tinto 2024 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report is the company’s $8.4 billion payment to governments worldwide in taxes and royalties during 2024, down from $8.5 billion in 2023. Industry behemoth paid up to $6.3 billion (A$9.5 billion) in Australia alone, of which $3.7 billion (A$5.5 billion) was company tax. …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the critical role of infrastructure investment in driving South Africa’s economic revival. Speaking during a Questions for Oral Reply session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, the President emphasized the necessity of public and private…
The South African government, striving to invigorate the nation’s logistics sector, unveiled critical reforms aimed at enhancing export capabilities and economic stability. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasized these developments during the launch of the World Bank report, “Driving Inclusive Growth…
