As the world stands at a crucial moment in the global energy transition, the demand for minerals has soared. This has placed Africa, and South Africa in particular, at the very heart of future global industry, energy security and sustainable development. Mining Indaba 2026 presents an opportunity to position the country as a globally competitive, [... Mining Indaba 2026: South Africa’s role in the global energy transition
The 2025 Mining Indaba took place on 3–6 February in Cape Town, marking one of the most transformative editions in history. Industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and, for the first time, local communities and traditional leaders converged to shape the future of sustainable mining in Africa. As the world’s largest African mining investme... The 2025 Mining Indaba: A New Era for South African Mining
South Africa’s economic growth quickened in the second quarter, with gross domestic product increasing by 3.2%, as the country’s mining sector rebounded following months of contraction. South Africa’s GDP up, mining rebounds
President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to come together as a nation as the country mourns the deaths of 44 people, including two police officers and 34 mine workers, in violent clashes in Marikana outside Rustenburg last week. South Africa mourns Marikana ‘tragedy’
A task force will be set up to look into labour issues in South Africa’s platinum industry after last week’s violent clashes near the Lonmin mine in Marikana outside Rustenburg, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on the weekend. SA to set up mines, labour task force
Global mining group Anglo American is to spend US$5.1-billion on raising its stake in diamond company De Beers to 85 percent after Botswana decided not to exercise pre-emptive rights. Anglo American to take over De Beers
South Africa moved up 13 places to 54th out of 93 jurisdictions in the latest influential Fraser Institute ranking of the world’s most attractive regions for mining investment. SA climbs in mining investment ranking
The Bench Marks Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, a new research facility launched by North-West University, will be looking into ways to improve the living conditions and wellbeing of communities in the mining industry.• Mining history for new solutions ... New mining industry centre launched
South Africa’s new state-owned African Exploration Mining and Finance Company is officially in business as its first mining project got under way in Mpumalanga on Saturday. State mining firm opens for business
While the mining industry has been given more time to consult on a new Mining Charter, the government still wants to see at least 26% of historically disadvantaged South Africans getting a stake in the country’s mining industry by 2014, says Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu. SA firm on mining empowerment targets
South Africa’s conflicted relationship with the mining industry as a source of economic growth, wealth and excellence and a site of exploitation and cruelty is explored in two recent art exhibitions, Natasha Christopeher’s “Mine” and Jeanette Unite’s “Headgear”.• South African art ... Mines, headgear and the mind
Spotlight on Diaspora Excellence: Connecting South African Professionals and Businesses in The Netherlands
