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Iron Ore Aspirations: Afrimat Bucks The Trend

JSE-listed open-pit mining company Afrimat will invest between R300-million and R500m to unlock further opportunities in iron ore and industrial minerals, CEO Andries van Heerden tells SA Mining in an exclusive interview.

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Exxaro Approved To List On A2X

Exxaro Resources Ltd (share code: EXX) has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X markets.

Minerals Council’s Response To COVID-19

The Minerals Council South Africa held a special board meeting on the COVID-19 challenges facing the mining industry, with a view to further developing strategies and responses to minimise the virus’s impact on the industry and its employees. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa Announces Lockdown To Combat The Covid-19 Pandemic

President Cyril Ramaphosa on the escalation of measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Union Buildings, Tshwane (full speech).

Power To The People

Canyon Coal eyes 20mtpa production.

Prestige Bullion Adds First Platinum Coin “Big 5” To Its Offering

Prestige Bullion announces new range of physical platinum investment products.

In Demand: Gorgeous Gems Stones

SA Mining caught up with Sean Gilbertson, CEO of Gemfields and Kagem Mining, to chat about the growth of the gemstone industry.

Northam Joins SA’s Blue Chips In JSE Top 40 Index 

Northam Platinum is pleased to advise that the company has for the first time been included in the FTSE/JSE Top 40 index, with a ranking of 32. The admission is effective from 23 March 2020. 

Minerals Council To Advance Women In Mining

A new White Paper on Women in Mining released by the Minerals Council aims to streamline the industry’s strategies to advance women in the industry.

Minerals Council: Poor GDP Numbers In 4th Quarter 2019

The Minerals Council urges government to move faster on improving growth prospects.

Coal Conundrum

Tracking the way forward.

Diversification Is The Key To Success

Pilot Crushtec and Metso introduce new innovations and products with the Nordtrack range of mobile screens, tracked stackers and mobile jaw crushers.

Coal Contender: Minergy Makes Off-Take Agreement

New kid on the coal block, BSE-listed coal producer Minergy Coal, recently finalised an off-take agreement with a South African cement producer, CEO Morne du Plessis tells SA Mining.

Under Pressure

The South African diamond industry is eagerly awaiting the appointment of a new board to the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR).

Anglo American Platinum Announces Appointment Of Natascha Viljoen As CEO

Anglo American plc notes the announcement by Anglo American Platinum Limited released this morning to the Johannesburg stock exchange.

Brelko Beats The Odds

Brelko believes that innovation is the calling card of the future.

Solution To Backfill An Exhausted Quarry

Aggregate Industries have recently developed a new quarry extension at this strategically important site, extending mineral production for a further 27 years.

Chris Griffith To Step Down As CEO Of Anglo American Platinum

Anglo American plc notes the announcement by Anglo American Platinum Limited released earlier this week to the Johannesburg stock exchange.

Breaking Barriers

Roytec Global eyes international markets for growth.

2020 A Tough Year Ahead

With the failing of the country’s state-owned enterprises, a tough economy and slowdown in the mining and construction industries, owners and investors in the surface mining industry should take heart that the industry still holds many opportunities for those who remain committed.