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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

Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana complex has faced the brunt of the PGM crisis

Sibanye-Stillwater faces PGM headwinds, cuts jobs at ageing mine

By Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

The Kohler acquisition was announced in January.

CompCom approves Discovery Energy Holdings acquisition of Kohler Energy

By Lindsey Schutters 5 Apr 2024

Russia's Nornickel finally exits South Africa

Polina Devitt, Anastasia Lyrchikova and Nelson Banya 26 Nov 2023

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Morocco's competition regulator fines fuel companies $180m

Ahmed Eljechtimi 24 Nov 2023

Electric vehicle charging. Source: Hyuandai Motor group/Pexels

Sibanye-Stillwater launches $500m convertible bonds to fund battery metals expansion

Lindsey Schutters 21 Nov 2023

Sasol names Simon Baloyi as new CEO

Sasol names Simon Baloyi as new CEO

Tannur Anders and Chandini Monnappa 17 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

Stephen Westwell steps in as Sasol chairman following Sipho Nkosi resignation

Stephen Westwell steps in as Sasol chairman following Sipho Nkosi resignation

13 Nov 2023

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu looks on after his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Saudi Arabia signs deal with Nigeria on sidelines of Saudi-Africa summit

Felix Onuah 10 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

Dangote refinery will transform Nigeria into oil net exporter

Julia Payne and Libby George 3 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

Sibanye-Stillwater buys historic copper mine in Tasmania

Sibanye-Stillwater buys historic copper mine in Tasmania

Lindsey Schutters 1 Nov 2023

Sun rises behind the cooling towers of Kendal Power Station as the Eskom's ageing coal-fired plants cause frequent power outages, near Witbank. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Eskom reports R24bn net loss in 2022/23 fiscal

Anait Miridzhanian 31 Oct 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a press conference on the day of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels. Source: Reuters/Johanna Geron

Germany is willing to spend on Nigeria energy

Felix Onuah and Andreas Rinke 29 Oct 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives for the EU-Africa summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium in 2022. Source: Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Pool via Reuters

Germany knocks on Africa's energy door

Andreas Rinke, Sarah Marsh, Thomas Escritt and MacDonald Dzirutwe 27 Oct 2023

World Bank approves $1bn loan to help SA tackle power crisis

World Bank approves $1bn loan to help SA tackle power crisis

Anait Miridzhanian 25 Oct 2023

Mineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

Mineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

Lindsey Schutters 25 Oct 2023

Cabinet approves green hydrogen commercialisation plan

Cabinet approves green hydrogen commercialisation plan

19 Oct 2023

A child collecting chunks of coal looks on at a colliery while smoke rises from the Duvha coal-based power station owned by state power utility Eskom, in Emalahleni. SOurce: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

World Bank in talks for $1bn loan to end SA load shedding

Rachel Savage and Jorgelina do Rosario 16 Oct 2023

Ben Knights. Source: Supplied

CM Solutions appoints Ben Knights as new CEO

13 Oct 2023

Makwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

Makwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

10 Oct 2023

Source: Angelo Giordano/Pixabay

AngloGold Ashanti moves to Wall Street, but keeps secondary JSE listing

27 Sep 2023

Mpumalanga gas agreement shows potential of LNG economy in Africa

Mpumalanga gas agreement shows potential of LNG economy in Africa

21 Sep 2023

Source: Lindsey Schutters/Bizcommunity

Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference highlights urgency of upstream exploration

19 Sep 2023

Mopani's Mufulira copper mine employs 5,000 people directly. Source: Mopani Copper Mines

Sibanye-Stillwater stock tumbles after earnings, still chasing Mopani

Lindsey Schutters 30 Aug 2023

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How SA's mining law holds unique advantages for Chinese investors

Hulme Scholes 29 Aug 2023

SA operations were the few positives in a tough H1 2023 for Sibanye-Stillwater. Source: x.com

Sibanye-Stillwater trading statement shows decline amid market challenges

Lindsey Schutters 18 Aug 2023

An artist's impression of Solar MD's new Richmond Park property. Source: Supplied

Solar MD builds bigger facilities in Cape Town

18 Aug 2023

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 11 Aug 2023

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

11 Aug 2023

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Russia's Nornickel finally exits South Africa

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Sasol names Simon Baloyi as new CEO

Sasol names Simon Baloyi as new CEO

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Lithium crystal. Source: Sibanye-Stillwater

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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

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Stephen Westwell steps in as Sasol chairman following Sipho Nkosi resignation

Stephen Westwell steps in as Sasol chairman following Sipho Nkosi resignation

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Saudi Arabia signs deal with Nigeria on sidelines of Saudi-Africa summit

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South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

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Dangote refinery will transform Nigeria into oil net exporter

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

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

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Sibanye-Stillwater buys historic copper mine in Tasmania

Sibanye-Stillwater buys historic copper mine in Tasmania

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Sun rises behind the cooling towers of Kendal Power Station as the Eskom's ageing coal-fired plants cause frequent power outages, near Witbank. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Eskom reports R24bn net loss in 2022/23 fiscal

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a press conference on the day of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels. Source: Reuters/Johanna Geron

Germany is willing to spend on Nigeria energy

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives for the EU-Africa summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium in 2022. Source: Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Pool via Reuters

Germany knocks on Africa's energy door

Andreas Rinke, Sarah Marsh, Thomas Escritt and MacDonald Dzirutwe 27 Oct 2023

World Bank approves $1bn loan to help SA tackle power crisis

World Bank approves $1bn loan to help SA tackle power crisis

Anait Miridzhanian 25 Oct 2023

Mineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

Mineral Council calls for end to Gold One 'hostage situation'

Lindsey Schutters 25 Oct 2023

Cabinet approves green hydrogen commercialisation plan

Cabinet approves green hydrogen commercialisation plan

19 Oct 2023

A child collecting chunks of coal looks on at a colliery while smoke rises from the Duvha coal-based power station owned by state power utility Eskom, in Emalahleni. SOurce: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

World Bank in talks for $1bn loan to end SA load shedding

Rachel Savage and Jorgelina do Rosario 16 Oct 2023

Ben Knights. Source: Supplied

CM Solutions appoints Ben Knights as new CEO

13 Oct 2023

Makwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

Makwana steps down as Eskom chairperson, Nyati takes over

10 Oct 2023

Source: Angelo Giordano/Pixabay

AngloGold Ashanti moves to Wall Street, but keeps secondary JSE listing

27 Sep 2023

Mpumalanga gas agreement shows potential of LNG economy in Africa

Mpumalanga gas agreement shows potential of LNG economy in Africa

21 Sep 2023

Source: Lindsey Schutters/Bizcommunity

Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference highlights urgency of upstream exploration

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Mopani's Mufulira copper mine employs 5,000 people directly. Source: Mopani Copper Mines

Sibanye-Stillwater stock tumbles after earnings, still chasing Mopani

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SA operations were the few positives in a tough H1 2023 for Sibanye-Stillwater. Source: x.com

Sibanye-Stillwater trading statement shows decline amid market challenges

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An artist's impression of Solar MD's new Richmond Park property. Source: Supplied

Solar MD builds bigger facilities in Cape Town

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Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

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Nyasha Nyaungwa 11 Aug 2023

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

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Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

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SA's mining output falls further below pre-pandemic levels

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Nelson Banya 8 Aug 2023

World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

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Abraham Achirga 7 Aug 2023

BPSA CEO Taelo Mojapelo and Mxolisi Matshamba, Sefa CEO. Source: Supplied

BP Southern Africa invests R58m to help Black-owned SMEs

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Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

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Alistair Smout 3 Aug 2023

EU sees 'no immediate risks' if Niger cuts uranium supplies

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Kumba forced to stockpile more iron ore as rail bottlenecks mount

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Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

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EU electricity demand set to drop to lowest level in 20 years - IEA

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