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If the Anglo American buyout is completed, BHP Group will be a dominant player in critical minerals for the global energy transition.

BHP eyes global copper dominance with Anglo American buyoutLindsey Schutters

Claimants in the Kabwe lead poisoning case will be escalating the ongoing dispute with Anglo American to the SCA

Claimant lawyers accuse Anglo of ‘shocking indifference’ to Kabwe case

By Lindsey Schutters 23 Apr 2024

Source: Aleksandar Pasaric/Pexels

Anglo maintains innocence as Kabwe claimants given leave to appeal

By Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

Critical minerals are all the elements needed to produce the batteries and catalysts in the renewable energy value chain. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash.

Anglo diversifies into critical minerals with Finland battery deal

12 Feb 2024

Implats are directly exposed to the PGMs market downturn

Implats earnings projected to take a big hit

Lindsey Schutters 9 Feb 2024

Elia Nandjiwa is resources industries and mining executive at Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa

#MI24: 'Mining Indaba 2024 embraced its theme' - Barloworld

Elia Nandjiwa 9 Feb 2024

Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad on stage at Mining Indaba 2023. Source: Anglo American

Anglo American Q4 production meets expectations, shows growth potential

Lindsey Schutters 8 Feb 2024

Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad speaks during the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 conference in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Shelley Christians

#MI24: Anglo American considers further cost cuts as PGM crisis deepens

Felix Njini and Veronica Brown 5 Feb 2024

“The Mining Charter's potential as an instrument to guide ESG and growth is undeniable, but it needs recalibration and effort,” says Alchemy Law partner Morné van der Merwe

South Africa’s Mining Charter must strike balance in its ESG alignment

2 Feb 2024

Glencore had a strong H2 performance in 2023.

Glencore CEO Gary Nagle provides 2024 forecast after meeting guidance

Lindsey Schutters 1 Feb 2024

Image source: Chayanit Chankhong –

ESG and employment: Key dispute risks in the EMI sector in 2024

31 Jan 2024

Implats midyear trading statement shows increased unsold inventory of PGMs.

Implats reports lower earnings and production after fatal accident

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jan 2024

Mining Indaba comes to Cape Town with a focus on the just energy transition. Source: Microsoft Designer/Lindsey Schutters

Mining Indaba sustainability series to discuss energy transition and justice

31 Jan 2024

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in the DRC, Zhao Bin visited some of the infrastructure projects in December 2023. Source:

DRC revisits China mining deal for $7bn infrastructure investment

Sonia Rolley 29 Jan 2024

Dorcas Nhlapo, Senior Audit Manager, BDO South Africa

Copper is the unsung hero of the energy transition

Dorcas Nhlapo 19 Jan 2024

Climate change is affecting mining in Africa. Source: Vlad Chetan/Pexels

22 illegal miners dead in Tanzania's unseasonal rains

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

BME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

Digital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

Digital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

Amritesh Anand 10 Jan 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater accelerates decarbonisation with two new renewable energy projects. Source:

Sibanye-Stillwater appoints Naidoo-Vermaak as new Chief Sustainability Officer

9 Jan 2024

Women Diggers Programme participants obtaining their certificates in computing and communication at the NCR TVET Kathu Campus. Source: Supplied

Sishen and DMRE partner to empower women in mining

9 Jan 2024

SAPS tackles illegal mining: Five suspects arrested in Limpopo

29 Dec 2023

IRH acquires 51% of Mopani Copper Mines in $1.1bn deal

IRH acquires 51% of Mopani Copper Mines in $1.1bn deal

Nelson Banya and Chris Mfula 22 Dec 2023

Royal Bafokeng Platinum Mine. Source: Implats

Implats resolves underground protest peacefully

Lindsey Schutters 21 Dec 2023

Underground at Impala Bafokeng. Source: Impala Platinum

Implats: ‘Illegal underground protest is not only endangering lives but also livelihoods’

Lindsey Schutters 20 Dec 2023

Impala Bafokeng complex. Source: Implats

Implats responds to underground protest

18 Dec 2023

High Court rules 50-year Anglo lead poisoning case is 'untenable'

Felix Njini and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 17 Dec 2023

An Anglo American employee at the Kumba Iron Ore mine. Anglo signed an MOU with Swedish H2 Green Steel in April to use products from Kumba.

Anglo American outlines financial plans, eyes long-term demand growth

Lindsey Schutters 8 Dec 2023

A haul truck is seen at the Mogalakwena platinum mine in Mokopane. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Anglo American readies cost cuts in wake of PGM market downturn

Felix Njini and Clara Denina 7 Dec 2023

Number 11 shaft, Impala Rustenburg. Source: Supplied.

75 injured, 11 fatalities in Impala Rustenburg winder rope incident

Lindsey Schutters 28 Nov 2023

Russia's Nornickel finally exits South Africa

Polina Devitt, Anastasia Lyrchikova and Nelson Banya 26 Nov 2023

Mark Caruso when he was still executive at Mineral Commodities with Minister of Mineral and Energy Resources Gwede Mantashe in February 2019. Caruso is pursuing defamation claims against environmental activists. Archive photo: DMR

Aussie mining company “Slapp suit” partly settled out of court

John Yeld 23 Nov 2023

MV Switchgear awarded new contracts. Source: Supplied.

MV Switchgear secures new contract for Kamoa-Kakula copper mine

20 Nov 2023

Miner holds a manganese ore sample in South Africa.

South Africa’s manganese economy is ready to meet global demand

20 Nov 2023

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Critical minerals are all the elements needed to produce the batteries and catalysts in the renewable energy value chain. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash.

Anglo diversifies into critical minerals with Finland battery deal

12 Feb 2024

Implats are directly exposed to the PGMs market downturn

Implats earnings projected to take a big hit

Lindsey Schutters 9 Feb 2024

Elia Nandjiwa is resources industries and mining executive at Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa

#MI24: 'Mining Indaba 2024 embraced its theme' - Barloworld

Elia Nandjiwa 9 Feb 2024

Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad on stage at Mining Indaba 2023. Source: Anglo American

Anglo American Q4 production meets expectations, shows growth potential

Lindsey Schutters 8 Feb 2024

Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad speaks during the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 conference in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Shelley Christians

#MI24: Anglo American considers further cost cuts as PGM crisis deepens

Felix Njini and Veronica Brown 5 Feb 2024

“The Mining Charter's potential as an instrument to guide ESG and growth is undeniable, but it needs recalibration and effort,” says Alchemy Law partner Morné van der Merwe

South Africa’s Mining Charter must strike balance in its ESG alignment

2 Feb 2024

Glencore had a strong H2 performance in 2023.

Glencore CEO Gary Nagle provides 2024 forecast after meeting guidance

Lindsey Schutters 1 Feb 2024

Image source: Chayanit Chankhong –

ESG and employment: Key dispute risks in the EMI sector in 2024

31 Jan 2024

Implats midyear trading statement shows increased unsold inventory of PGMs.

Implats reports lower earnings and production after fatal accident

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jan 2024

Mining Indaba comes to Cape Town with a focus on the just energy transition. Source: Microsoft Designer/Lindsey Schutters

Mining Indaba sustainability series to discuss energy transition and justice

31 Jan 2024

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in the DRC, Zhao Bin visited some of the infrastructure projects in December 2023. Source:

DRC revisits China mining deal for $7bn infrastructure investment

Sonia Rolley 29 Jan 2024

Dorcas Nhlapo, Senior Audit Manager, BDO South Africa

Copper is the unsung hero of the energy transition

Dorcas Nhlapo 19 Jan 2024

Climate change is affecting mining in Africa. Source: Vlad Chetan/Pexels

22 illegal miners dead in Tanzania's unseasonal rains

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

BME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

Digital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

Digital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

Amritesh Anand 10 Jan 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater accelerates decarbonisation with two new renewable energy projects. Source:

Sibanye-Stillwater appoints Naidoo-Vermaak as new Chief Sustainability Officer

9 Jan 2024

Women Diggers Programme participants obtaining their certificates in computing and communication at the NCR TVET Kathu Campus. Source: Supplied

Sishen and DMRE partner to empower women in mining

9 Jan 2024

SAPS tackles illegal mining: Five suspects arrested in Limpopo

29 Dec 2023

IRH acquires 51% of Mopani Copper Mines in $1.1bn deal

IRH acquires 51% of Mopani Copper Mines in $1.1bn deal

Nelson Banya and Chris Mfula 22 Dec 2023

Royal Bafokeng Platinum Mine. Source: Implats

Implats resolves underground protest peacefully

Lindsey Schutters 21 Dec 2023

Underground at Impala Bafokeng. Source: Impala Platinum

Implats: ‘Illegal underground protest is not only endangering lives but also livelihoods’

Lindsey Schutters 20 Dec 2023

Impala Bafokeng complex. Source: Implats

Implats responds to underground protest

18 Dec 2023

High Court rules 50-year Anglo lead poisoning case is 'untenable'

Felix Njini and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 17 Dec 2023

An Anglo American employee at the Kumba Iron Ore mine. Anglo signed an MOU with Swedish H2 Green Steel in April to use products from Kumba.

Anglo American outlines financial plans, eyes long-term demand growth

Lindsey Schutters 8 Dec 2023

A haul truck is seen at the Mogalakwena platinum mine in Mokopane. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Anglo American readies cost cuts in wake of PGM market downturn

Felix Njini and Clara Denina 7 Dec 2023

Number 11 shaft, Impala Rustenburg. Source: Supplied.

75 injured, 11 fatalities in Impala Rustenburg winder rope incident

Lindsey Schutters 28 Nov 2023

Russia's Nornickel finally exits South Africa

Polina Devitt, Anastasia Lyrchikova and Nelson Banya 26 Nov 2023

Mark Caruso when he was still executive at Mineral Commodities with Minister of Mineral and Energy Resources Gwede Mantashe in February 2019. Caruso is pursuing defamation claims against environmental activists. Archive photo: DMR

Aussie mining company “Slapp suit” partly settled out of court

John Yeld 23 Nov 2023

MV Switchgear awarded new contracts. Source: Supplied.

MV Switchgear secures new contract for Kamoa-Kakula copper mine

20 Nov 2023

Miner holds a manganese ore sample in South Africa.

South Africa’s manganese economy is ready to meet global demand

20 Nov 2023

MOU signing, Menar’s CIO Cleavon Moothoosamy, MTN’s Tumi Chamayou and Huawei South Africa’s Jason Shao pen a 5G smart mine agreement for Gugulethu mine. Source: Supplied

#ATF2023: Huawei, Menar and MTN sign MOU for Gugulethu Colliery

15 Nov 2023

Lithium crystal. Source: Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO says lithium prices will rise

Nelson Banya 15 Nov 2023

Diamonds are displayed during a visit to the De Beers Global Sightholder Sales (GSS) in Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko.

De Beers limits diamond production as G7 contemplates Russia ban

Brian Benza 14 Nov 2023

Rudie Opperman. Source: Supplied

Edge computing could solve SA's illegal mining crisis

Rudie Opperman 13 Nov 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures during the opening of the US-sub-Saharan Africa trade forum to discuss the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), at the NASREC conference centre in Johannesburg. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Ramaphosa deploys the army to fight Zama Zamas

Tannur Anders and Nelson Banya 9 Nov 2023

Image source: Mariana Ianovska –

Impala Platinum starts voluntary job cuts at SA mines

Felix Njini 7 Nov 2023

Gwede Mantashe speaks at Africa Energy Week. Source: Lindsey Schutters

South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel.

Patel backs Agoa reauthorisation and trade boost

6 Nov 2023

#MTBPS: Mining sector profits and tax revenue hit by SOE failure

#MTBPS: Mining sector profits and tax revenue hit by SOE failure

Lindsey Schutters 2 Nov 2023

A ballot over union membership is to be held at Gold One mine in Springs where hundreds of miners were held underground last week. Archive photo: Shaun Smillie | GroundUp

Amcu vs Num: Workers to vote at "hostage" mine

Shaun Smillie 2 Nov 2023

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