A summit with a challenge At a gathering in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, the talk wasn’t just about geology, it was about sovereignty. Africa’s minerals, from...
Gwede Mantashe vs Sibanye: Why a US minerals proposal sparked political fireworks It’s no secret that South Africa’s mining industry and government don’t always sing from...
At a tightly timed White House summit, Trump champions business-first ties with Africa while hinting at tariff exceptions, but skips the continent’s biggest economies. In a...
As Washington builds walls, Beijing builds bridges While global headlines are locked on the Middle East or US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff twist, China is...
There’s a quiet but powerful shift happening in the global copper market—and South Africa is positioning itself right in the heart of it. With the buzz...
South Africa’s new Mineral Resources Bill has ignited strong reactions from key industry stakeholders and political opposition, raising concerns about the country’s ability to attract foreign...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at a crossroads as President Félix Tshisekedi faces mounting pressure from the rebel group M23. A recent announcement by...
In a significant move to bolster bilateral economic relations, South Africa and Chile have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing trade, industry collaboration, and...
South Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads, balancing infrastructure inefficiencies, rising operational costs, regulatory complexities, and community demands with global opportunities in the critical minerals...
The global shift towards clean energy has placed South Africa at a pivotal juncture, with its mining sector standing as both a challenge and an opportunity...