West Wits doubles development as clock ticks on gold target
West Wits Mining ramped up underground development at its Qala Shallows gold mine during the September quarter, moving closer to primary commercial production.
Rio Tinto commits $1.9bn to Queensland bauxite project
Rio Tinto is investing $1.9bn in Queensland's new Kangwinan bauxite project to replace depleting production and boost capacity at its Weipa hub.
Froneman spat exposes Govt’s closed-door preference
Business for South Africa chair Martin Kingston discusses the friction between business and state, defending the collaboration model despite policy clashes over BEE, foreign…
Kodal eyes wider West African lithium footprint
Kodal Minerals is set to broaden its West African lithium portfolio beyond Mali's Bougouni mine, securing an exploration deal in Ghana amid a rebound in critical mineral demand.
Fortescue warns China iron ore standoff could hit profit
Fortescue warns that a protracted pricing standoff with China’s state-backed buyer CMRG could dent full-year profits if unresolved before year-end.
Tharisa starts wheeling renewable power to SA mine
Tharisa has begun receiving wheeled renewable electricity from an Etana Energy wind project in Mpumalanga, marking the first step in a major long-term clean power deal.
BHP keeps copper forecast despite 19% output fall
BHP has maintained its full-year copper guidance despite a 19% drop in quarterly output caused by lower ore grades, maintenance, and severe weather in Chile.
For Sibanye-Stillwater, R6bn is a lot to spend on faith
Sibanye-Stillwater’s R6bn restart of the Burnstone gold mine represents a major investment, yet unresolved regulatory and empowerment rules mean the multi-decade commitment is…
Kenmare faces two-year low-grade stretch at Nataka
Kenmare Resources prepares for a two-year stretch of lower-grade mining as it shifts production to Nataka, an ore body set to sustain its Moma titanium minerals mine for decades.
BHP axes 300 jobs as iron ore costs climb
BHP is cutting around 300 jobs across its Western Australian iron ore operations as falling commodity prices and rising fuel and shipping expenses erode margins.
Froneman draws Presidency fire over US sanctions call
Former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman faces sharp criticism from the Presidency and analysts after advocating for targeted US sanctions against South African officials.