South Africa mines plan $2.7 billion investment in power generation

Mining companies have been pushing to develop their own power plants because of persistent power cuts imposed by state power utility Eskom.

Bloomberg News | September 23, 2021 | 9:31 am

Asante Gold invests $5 million in Roscan

Roscan's primary asset is the Kandiolé project, located east of B2Gold’s Fekola mine in West Mali.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 23, 2021 | 9:19 am

Gemfields swings to profit after reopening mines

It posted a $23.8 million-net profit, which compares to a loss of $56.7 million in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2021 | 9:04 am

South African mines have vaccinated about 45% of their workforce

South Africa’s mining industry contributes about 8% to the national gross domestic product.

Bloomberg News | September 23, 2021 | 8:13 am

Missing worker at Sibanye’s Kloof gold mine found dead

An investigation into the cause of the incident, including the reasons the employee ventured into an area he should not have been in, will be carried out.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2021 | 3:39 am

South Africa studying court judgment that parts of mining charter unconstitutional

Mining industry body the Minerals Council had criticised several clauses in the 2018 charter including that miners must procure 70% of goods and 80% of services from Black-owned companies.

Reuters | September 22, 2021 | 7:46 am