October 2, 2023 Thungela says coal terminal workers’ strike not impacting exports Workers at Richards Bay Coal Terminal have been on a strike for the past three weeks.
October 1, 2023 South Africa says Kusile coal plant to revive capacity this year South Africa said Eskom will add 2,400 megawatts of generating capacity to the country’s grid before the end of the year.
October 1, 2023 De Beers signs 10-year sales deal for Botswana diamonds The pact with Botswana’s government covers a new 10-year sales deal for Debswana’s rough diamond production through to 2033.
September 30, 2023 How South Africa botched its first coal power-plant transition Key ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government have attacked the switch to renewable energy.
September 29, 2023 Cobalt hydroxide price tumbles amid surging supplies from DRC Soaring production from Indonesia is also adding to surpluses.
September 29, 2023 Striking South African coal port workers reject wage offer Volumes shipped at RBCT have dropped to the lowest level in decades.
September 28, 2023 Lucara Diamond ends HB Trading sale agreement The Canadian diamond miner cited a “material breach of financial commitments” by the Belgian manufacturer as the reason for the split.
September 27, 2023 Appian Capital Advisory appoints Head of Africa Khathutshelo ‘K2’ Mapasa is based in Johannesburg.
September 27, 2023 Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries.
September 27, 2023 Glencore and Seriti weigh job cuts in South Africa due to ‘dire’ train situation Transnet has been hobbled by sabotage, cable theft and aging equipment.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
