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Limpopo

Limpopo is a province of South Africa, situated in the far north of the country. Its capital is Polokwane. The province shares international borders with Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, making it a strategic gateway for regional trade and cross-border economic activity. Limpopo's economy is anchored in mining, agriculture and tourism. The province is rich in mineral resources, including platinum-group metals, chrome, coal, diamonds and copper, and hosts significant mining operations in the Bushveld Complex. Agriculture is dominated by subtropical and citrus fruit production, particularly in the Letsitele and Tzaneen areas, as well as livestock farming and game ranching. Tourism centres on the southern portion of the Kruger National Park and numerous private game reserves. Limpopo is one of South Africa's least urbanised and most rural provinces, with a population heavily reliant on subsistence farming and remittances. Infrastructure development, water scarcity and unemployment remain persistent challenges. The province plays an important role in South Africa's agricultural exports, particularly citrus destined for European and Asian markets.

Limpopo News


NEW POLL: 89% of South African Adults Surveyed Support Action to Reduce Methane Emissions
27th October 2026

According to a new poll, 89% of South African adults surveyed support action to reduce methane emissions, while 92% are concerned about climate change. Concern is also high around immediate... 


Redpath Africa Limited advances underground development at Mogalakwena Sandsloot
Redpath Africa Limited advances underground development at Mogalakwena Sandsloot
26th October 2026

Underground development at the Mogalakwena Sandsloot project in Limpopo is advancing thanks to Redpath Africa Limited, which is demonstrating its expertise in complex lateral development while... 


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On-The-Air (23/10/2026)
23rd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Rainbow Rare Earths, Alcoa Corporation and Andrada Mining. 


An image of a nickel and copper drill core
URU signs drilling contract for Limpopo project
22nd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed URU Metals’ subsidiary Lesego Platinum Uitloop (LPU) has signed the drilling contract for the next phase of work at its Zeb nickel project, in Limpopo, South Africa. The appointed... 


Rare earth elements from Phalaborwa.
Joburg lab success puts Rainbow in low-cost, low-capital rare-earths lead
21st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa-functioning and London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths said on Wednesday, October 21, that it would be the first company to deliver a low-cost, low-capital-intensity, commercial solution to... 


A dam in South Africa
South Africa, Zim mulling $500m dam project
16th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500-million dam project to supply water to an industrial hub near their border, according to documents seen by Bloomberg. The proposed Thuli Moswa dam,... 


LOcation map of the Makhado coal project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
9th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

MC Mining has estimated first saleable coal from Makhado for October 2026. 


EU pledges R1bn for SA green economy
9th October 2026 By: Irma Venter

Two Team Europe Global Gateway projects valued at R1-billion-plus were unveiled at the 2026 African Green Hydrogen Summit held in Cape Town last month. Global Gateway is the EU’s strategy to fund... 


Vanadium pentoxide
Vanadium Resources confirm co-production viability of iron, vanadium at South African project
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A scoping study on ASX-listed Vanadium Resources' proposed V-Iron plant, in South Africa, has confirmed the potential for a long-term source of vanadium raw material supply to the US and allied... 


Image of rare earths
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

On September 24, 2026, Rainbow signed a memorandum of understanding with Neo Performance Materials for technical support and design input for the final solvent extraction circuit. 


Valterra Platinum Executive Head Mining Operations Willie Theron.
Exciting Mogalakwena mine has 300-year-plus resource life, says PGMs major Valterra Platinum
2nd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is no argument that the Mogalakwena platinum group metals (PGM) mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province is “definitely” the PGM mining industry's most exciting endowment, Valterra Platinum... 


Platinum Group Metals Limited CEO Frank Hallam.
Catalytic power of platinum, palladium being eyed for drones
1st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The catalytic properties of platinum and palladium are being researched and developed as a potential source of significant upliftment for drones. The higher energy density that platinum and... 


A break in the weather – not likely, you need an intelligent grid
A break in the weather – not likely, you need an intelligent grid
30th September 2026

By: Nishandra Bajinath - Digital Grid, Head of Sales in Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric Mark Twain famously said: "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change.” The... 


Water drop from tap
OMMP Stage 1 secures $200m New Development Bank loan
25th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The New Development Bank (NDB) and National Treasury have signed a $200-million loan agreement to support Stage 1 of the Olifants Management Model Programme (OMMP), National Treasury announced on... 


The image depicts one of the Cone Crusher by Sandvik
Cone crushers delivered to S African platinum project
25th September 2026

Signalling Africa’s growing appetite for modern mining technology, rock processing solutions company Sandvik Rock Processing is undertaking the delivery of the first Sandvik CH662 cone crushers to... 


Image of South Africa flag and periodic table symbold for platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold.
Mogalakwena mine – Sandsloot underground project, South Africa – update
25th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Valterra Platinum head of mining operations Willie Theron has highlighted Mogalakwena’s resource potential of more than 300 years. 


Nickel ore
Preferred drilling contractor selected for Zeb nickel project
22nd September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Aim-listed URU Metals’ subsidiary Lesego Platinum Uitloop has completed the tender process for the Zone 2 resource drilling programme at its Zeb nickel project, in Limpopo, South Africa, and... 


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On-The-Air (18/09/2026)
18th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about developments in ammonia, platinum and manganese. 


Traditional Healers
What traditional medicine can teach us about protecting S Africa’s trees
17th September 2026

By Graeme Wild, Chief Executive Officer, Sappi Southern Africa Every National Arbor Week, we quite rightly talk about the importance of planting trees. 


Valterra Platinum Executive Head Mining Operations Willie Theron.
Exciting Mogalakwena mine has 300-year-plus resource life, Valterra Platinum highlights
16th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is no argument that the Mogalakwena platinum group metals (PGM) mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province is “definitely” the PGM mining industry's most exciting endowment, Valterra Platinum... 


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