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The global mining industry is facing many challenges, but the cyclical nature gives hope for an upswing.

PwC review of mining industry has hopeful tone despite challengesLindsey Schutters

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejectionLindsey Schutters

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

By Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

H2 Moves Europe is Anglo’s latest play to stimulate hydrogen market

By Lindsey Schutters 26 Jun 2024

Violent strikes, minimum wages under the spotlight

Violent strikes, minimum wages under the spotlight

22 Jan 2014

Govt calls for protests to be peaceful

Govt calls for protests to be peaceful

22 Jan 2014

A shortage of water prompted the mass protest that led to four people losing their lives in Madibeng. Now the ANC has axed key officials in the municipality. Image:

ANC acts swiftly in Mothutlung water crisis ahead of elections

22 Jan 2014

The volume of goods transported fell in November possibly as a result of widespread strikes earlier in the year. Image: Freshidea

SA volumes of transported goods drops 8.6%

21 Jan 2014

One dead in clash at Tanzania gold mine: police

One dead in clash at Tanzania gold mine: police

20 Jan 2014

Jacob Zuma says private and public sectors must work together to create jobs. Image: GCIS

State cannot create all the new jobs says Zuma

Natasha Marrian 20 Jan 2014

Payments to non-executive directors did not rise significantly last year after large increase in previous years. Image: Nongpimmy

Non-executive increases dropped in 2013

Amanda Visser 20 Jan 2014

South Africa's formal sector created more than 5,000 permanent jobs in the last two months of last year. Image: Krasimira Nevenova

SA created almost 24‚000 jobs in November-December

14 Jan 2014

Mining company works on preventing further pollution of water in Kruger

Mining company works on preventing further pollution of water in Kruger

Sue Blaine 13 Jan 2014

The RBCT exported a record 70,2mt of coal last year. Image: RBCT.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal sets coal export record

Brendan Ryan 9 Jan 2014

Mining company in hot water over pollution

Mining company in hot water over pollution

Dale Hes 8 Jan 2014

If rebalancing in the economy does not occur, the risk of a rand crisis this year may increase sharply. Image: Pakom

Operating conditions in SA pick up for third month in a row

Maarten Mittner 8 Jan 2014

Pollution affects the Olifants River in KNP

Pollution affects the Olifants River in KNP

7 Jan 2014

Mintek's ConRoast technology is being used at Jubilee Platinum's mine. Image: Jubilee Platinum.

Miners work overtime to raise funding over festive season

Brendan Ryan 3 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Seismic investigations off South Africa's coast will be halted so as not to interfere with the migration paths of whales. Image:

New Age SA to resume oil‚ gas exploration off Eastern Cape

Sue Blaine 24 Dec 2013

Producer price inflation was up by 5.8% in November. Image: Master Isolated Images

November prices for manufactured goods up 5.8%

13 Dec 2013

Niger says seeks better uranium terms from French Areva

Niger says seeks better uranium terms from French Areva

10 Dec 2013

Mining companies, including Barrick Gold (Above) have been criticised for the enormous US$75bn in impairment charges incurred globally. Image:

Deloitte criticises mines over US$75bn impairments

Brendan 10 Dec 2013

The volume of cargo carried overland rose by just over 4% in October. Image:

October goods transported by land rises 4.1%

10 Dec 2013

Brikor says higher brick sales, along with sales of its coal, have helped it return to profitability. Image: Brikor

Brikor makes a profitable turnaround

Nick Hedley 3 Dec 2013

Omnia expects another good year, particularly in the agricultural sector where plantings have been good. Image: Omnia

Omnia up from 527c to 592.8c

28 Nov 2013

Kumba's share price has fallen by 35% this year largely due to production issues at Sishen (Above). Image: Kumba

Kumba's shares slump more than 35%

27 Nov 2013

A smiling Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has thanked South Africans for paying their tax on time. Image: GCIS

Six million filed tax returns says Gordhan

26 Nov 2013

Numsa president Cedric Gina has quit. Image:

Numsa's president quits

26 Nov 2013

Underground mineworkers are not getting compensation payments without paying fees. Image:

Middlemen preying on desperate mine pensioners

26 Nov 2013

Saldanha Bay is set to become a Special Economic Zone. Image: Wiki Images

Energy initiatives benefit steel maker

Mark Allix 26 Nov 2013

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

Barloworld put in a strong performance with its equipment division showing nice results says CEO Clive Thomson. Image: Barloworld

Barloworld earnings up 26% in tough conditions

Mark Allix 20 Nov 2013

Kumba's drive to fix 'nightmare' Sishen mine

Kumba's drive to fix 'nightmare' Sishen mine

Allan Seccombe 12 Nov 2013

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The volume of goods transported fell in November possibly as a result of widespread strikes earlier in the year. Image: Freshidea

SA volumes of transported goods drops 8.6%

21 Jan 2014

One dead in clash at Tanzania gold mine: police

One dead in clash at Tanzania gold mine: police

20 Jan 2014

Jacob Zuma says private and public sectors must work together to create jobs. Image: GCIS

State cannot create all the new jobs says Zuma

Natasha Marrian 20 Jan 2014

Payments to non-executive directors did not rise significantly last year after large increase in previous years. Image: Nongpimmy

Non-executive increases dropped in 2013

Amanda Visser 20 Jan 2014

South Africa's formal sector created more than 5,000 permanent jobs in the last two months of last year. Image: Krasimira Nevenova

SA created almost 24‚000 jobs in November-December

14 Jan 2014

Mining company works on preventing further pollution of water in Kruger

Mining company works on preventing further pollution of water in Kruger

Sue Blaine 13 Jan 2014

The RBCT exported a record 70,2mt of coal last year. Image: RBCT.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal sets coal export record

Brendan Ryan 9 Jan 2014

Mining company in hot water over pollution

Mining company in hot water over pollution

Dale Hes 8 Jan 2014

If rebalancing in the economy does not occur, the risk of a rand crisis this year may increase sharply. Image: Pakom

Operating conditions in SA pick up for third month in a row

Maarten Mittner 8 Jan 2014

Pollution affects the Olifants River in KNP

Pollution affects the Olifants River in KNP

7 Jan 2014

Mintek's ConRoast technology is being used at Jubilee Platinum's mine. Image: Jubilee Platinum.

Miners work overtime to raise funding over festive season

Brendan Ryan 3 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Seismic investigations off South Africa's coast will be halted so as not to interfere with the migration paths of whales. Image:

New Age SA to resume oil‚ gas exploration off Eastern Cape

Sue Blaine 24 Dec 2013

Producer price inflation was up by 5.8% in November. Image: Master Isolated Images

November prices for manufactured goods up 5.8%

13 Dec 2013

Niger says seeks better uranium terms from French Areva

Niger says seeks better uranium terms from French Areva

10 Dec 2013

Mining companies, including Barrick Gold (Above) have been criticised for the enormous US$75bn in impairment charges incurred globally. Image:

Deloitte criticises mines over US$75bn impairments

Brendan 10 Dec 2013

The volume of cargo carried overland rose by just over 4% in October. Image:

October goods transported by land rises 4.1%

10 Dec 2013

Brikor says higher brick sales, along with sales of its coal, have helped it return to profitability. Image: Brikor

Brikor makes a profitable turnaround

Nick Hedley 3 Dec 2013

Omnia expects another good year, particularly in the agricultural sector where plantings have been good. Image: Omnia

Omnia up from 527c to 592.8c

28 Nov 2013

Kumba's share price has fallen by 35% this year largely due to production issues at Sishen (Above). Image: Kumba

Kumba's shares slump more than 35%

27 Nov 2013

A smiling Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has thanked South Africans for paying their tax on time. Image: GCIS

Six million filed tax returns says Gordhan

26 Nov 2013

Numsa president Cedric Gina has quit. Image:

Numsa's president quits

26 Nov 2013

Underground mineworkers are not getting compensation payments without paying fees. Image:

Middlemen preying on desperate mine pensioners

26 Nov 2013

Saldanha Bay is set to become a Special Economic Zone. Image: Wiki Images

Energy initiatives benefit steel maker

Mark Allix 26 Nov 2013

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

Barloworld put in a strong performance with its equipment division showing nice results says CEO Clive Thomson. Image: Barloworld

Barloworld earnings up 26% in tough conditions

Mark Allix 20 Nov 2013

Kumba's drive to fix 'nightmare' Sishen mine

Kumba's drive to fix 'nightmare' Sishen mine

Allan Seccombe 12 Nov 2013

Increased steel production has boosted ArcelorMittal SA's performance. Image:

ArcelorMittal SA's earnings rise despite weak conditions

Mark Allix 8 Nov 2013

Transnet has raised R5bn to help fund its infrastructure investment programme in the current year. Image: Transnet

Transnet issues R5bn bond on international market

8 Nov 2013

Mango's branch at Palms Mall shopping centre, Victoria Island. Image: Wiki Images

SA's competitive advantage in Africa is being eroded

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Mine dumps in South Africa: an ownership dilemma

Mine dumps in South Africa: an ownership dilemma

Jackwell Feris 5 Nov 2013

The pleasant West Coast town of Saldanha Bay is at the heart of the new industrial development zone. Image: Wiki Images

Saldanha Bay IDZ to boost economic development

1 Nov 2013

Coal companies may face higher royalties on exports. Image: RBCT

Coal exporters face 'higher tax burden' for beneficiation

Charlotte Mathews 31 Oct 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

Spat between Transnet and BHP Billiton over tariffs and quantities. Image: Transnet

Transnet's Molefe 'tried to impose terms' says BHP Billiton

Brendan Ryan 29 Oct 2013

Just 35 companies pay 18% of SA's total tax take

Just 35 companies pay 18% of SA's total tax take

Amanda Visser 28 Oct 2013

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Evan Pickworth 28 Oct 2013

Transnet profit up 71.2% to R2.9bn

Transnet profit up 71.2% to R2.9bn

25 Oct 2013

Pravin Gordhan. Image: GCIS

Tax revenue collections prove resilient says Gordhan

Amanda Visser 25 Oct 2013

Pravin Gordhan. Image: GCIS

NDP framework to create more jobs

24 Oct 2013

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