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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

WBHO's earnings dropped by more than 20% but the company says its prospects look relatively good for the years ahead. Image: Idea go

WBHO's earnings drop 20.2% to 581.5c

25 Feb 2014

Edna Molewa says public comments on the new BABS regulations are sought. Image: GCIS

Public comments sought on bio-prospecting regulations

21 Feb 2014

A younger Jane Goodall with one of her precious chimpanzees. Image:

China pillaging Africa like colonialists says Jane Goodall

20 Feb 2014

Aveng expects its earnings to be sharply down for the six months to December. Image: David Castillo Dominici

Aveng's earnings between 20% and 25% lower

19 Feb 2014

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

18 Feb 2014

The volume of goods transported fell by 1.7% in December. Image: Idea Go Free

December volume of goods transported down 1.7% y/y

18 Feb 2014

December mining production up 12%

December mining production up 12%

14 Feb 2014

Annuity income from mining and construction will keep Barloworld's earnings strong. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld upbeat on sales despite downgrade

Nick Hedley 13 Feb 2014

Manufacturing production was higher in the last quarter of last year. Image: 3D Mask.

Higher than expected manufacturing will lift growth

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 12 Feb 2014

Super Group says the outlook for the South African economy remains subdued. Image: Super Group

Super Group's earnings climb to 117.1c a share

12 Feb 2014

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi is putting together a deal to buy ArcelorMittal's stake in Kalagadi. Image:

Development funders mull car project

Allan Seccombe 10 Feb 2014

Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita says ArcelorMittal struggled with low demand for steel in SA's markets. Image: ArcelorMittal SA.

ArcelorMittal's quarterly loss of share 75c

7 Feb 2014

High share prices for mining companies do not represent the actual profits these companies are making. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Governments warned over mining industries: Tread carefully

Paul Vecchiatto 5 Feb 2014

Energy Minister, Susan Shabangu says that labour problems in South Africa are being peacefully resolved. Image: GCIS

SA has restored peace in mining sector says Shabangu

5 Feb 2014

SFA's Beresford Clark says the outlook for platinum is strong given increasing demand from emerging economies. Image: SFA Oxford

Tighter vehicle emission law good news for SA platinum producers

Allan Seccombe 5 Feb 2014

Workers underground at an Amplats mine. Restructuring costs in Amplats mines have resulted in losses for the year to December. Image: Amplats

Restructuring costs weigh down Amplats

Allan Seccombe 4 Feb 2014

Battle lines have been drawn over who will open and run a new coal export facility. Image: RBCT

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 3 Feb 2014

Amplats has shown a production growth of 25% in the final quarter of 2013, boosting its output after disruptive strikes last year. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Amplats up more than 6% after update

30 Jan 2014

Sonangol's Pal P2 platform. Angola has significant additional onshore oil reserves. Image:

Angola's onshore oil potential over 7bn barrels

29 Jan 2014

Striking mine workers called to end strike

Striking mine workers called to end strike

27 Jan 2014

Many operations at Amplats' mines in Rustenburg have come to a halt. Image: Amplats

Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

27 Jan 2014

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

27 Jan 2014

Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining

Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining

23 Jan 2014

SANParks concerned over water pollution

SANParks concerned over water pollution

23 Jan 2014

CSIR system helps deep-level mines talk to the surface

CSIR system helps deep-level mines talk to the surface

Lucille Davie 23 Jan 2014

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

23 Jan 2014

All underground work at Implats has been halted as a strike by workers disrupts platinum production. Image:

Implats mine closed over strike

23 Jan 2014

The RBCT expansion plans have been central to a public row between the terminal and Transnet over opening export markets to small mining companies. Image: RBCT.

Transnet urged to work with Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 23 Jan 2014

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

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WBHO's earnings dropped by more than 20% but the company says its prospects look relatively good for the years ahead. Image: Idea go

WBHO's earnings drop 20.2% to 581.5c

25 Feb 2014

Edna Molewa says public comments on the new BABS regulations are sought. Image: GCIS

Public comments sought on bio-prospecting regulations

21 Feb 2014

A younger Jane Goodall with one of her precious chimpanzees. Image:

China pillaging Africa like colonialists says Jane Goodall

20 Feb 2014

Aveng expects its earnings to be sharply down for the six months to December. Image: David Castillo Dominici

Aveng's earnings between 20% and 25% lower

19 Feb 2014

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

18 Feb 2014

The volume of goods transported fell by 1.7% in December. Image: Idea Go Free

December volume of goods transported down 1.7% y/y

18 Feb 2014

December mining production up 12%

December mining production up 12%

14 Feb 2014

Annuity income from mining and construction will keep Barloworld's earnings strong. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld upbeat on sales despite downgrade

Nick Hedley 13 Feb 2014

Manufacturing production was higher in the last quarter of last year. Image: 3D Mask.

Higher than expected manufacturing will lift growth

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 12 Feb 2014

Super Group says the outlook for the South African economy remains subdued. Image: Super Group

Super Group's earnings climb to 117.1c a share

12 Feb 2014

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi is putting together a deal to buy ArcelorMittal's stake in Kalagadi. Image:

Development funders mull car project

Allan Seccombe 10 Feb 2014

Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita says ArcelorMittal struggled with low demand for steel in SA's markets. Image: ArcelorMittal SA.

ArcelorMittal's quarterly loss of share 75c

7 Feb 2014

High share prices for mining companies do not represent the actual profits these companies are making. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Governments warned over mining industries: Tread carefully

Paul Vecchiatto 5 Feb 2014

Energy Minister, Susan Shabangu says that labour problems in South Africa are being peacefully resolved. Image: GCIS

SA has restored peace in mining sector says Shabangu

5 Feb 2014

SFA's Beresford Clark says the outlook for platinum is strong given increasing demand from emerging economies. Image: SFA Oxford

Tighter vehicle emission law good news for SA platinum producers

Allan Seccombe 5 Feb 2014

Workers underground at an Amplats mine. Restructuring costs in Amplats mines have resulted in losses for the year to December. Image: Amplats

Restructuring costs weigh down Amplats

Allan Seccombe 4 Feb 2014

Battle lines have been drawn over who will open and run a new coal export facility. Image: RBCT

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 3 Feb 2014

Amplats has shown a production growth of 25% in the final quarter of 2013, boosting its output after disruptive strikes last year. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Amplats up more than 6% after update

30 Jan 2014

Sonangol's Pal P2 platform. Angola has significant additional onshore oil reserves. Image:

Angola's onshore oil potential over 7bn barrels

29 Jan 2014

Striking mine workers called to end strike

Striking mine workers called to end strike

27 Jan 2014

Many operations at Amplats' mines in Rustenburg have come to a halt. Image: Amplats

Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

27 Jan 2014

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

27 Jan 2014

Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining

Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining

23 Jan 2014

SANParks concerned over water pollution

SANParks concerned over water pollution

23 Jan 2014

CSIR system helps deep-level mines talk to the surface

CSIR system helps deep-level mines talk to the surface

Lucille Davie 23 Jan 2014

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

23 Jan 2014

All underground work at Implats has been halted as a strike by workers disrupts platinum production. Image:

Implats mine closed over strike

23 Jan 2014

The RBCT expansion plans have been central to a public row between the terminal and Transnet over opening export markets to small mining companies. Image: RBCT.

Transnet urged to work with Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 23 Jan 2014

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

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