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Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is a province of South Africa. It is the largest province by area, covering about 372 000 km², but the most sparsely populated. The provincial capital is Kimberley, a historic diamond-mining city. The province is characterised by arid and semi-arid landscapes, including parts of the Kalahari Desert and the Karoo. Mining dominates the economy, with significant deposits of diamonds, iron ore, manganese and other minerals. The province is home to major mining operations in areas such as Sishen, Kolomela and the diamond fields around Kimberley. Agriculture, particularly sheep farming and viticulture in the Orange River valley, also contributes to the economy. The Northern Cape shares borders with Namibia and Botswana to the north and west, and with the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State and North West provinces internally. The province faces development challenges including water scarcity, low population density and limited infrastructure in remote areas. It was established in 1994 following South Africa's transition to democracy, carved from the northern part of the former Cape Province.

Northern Cape News


Copper development in South Africa's Northern Cape.
Orion sharpens governance ahead of taking on copper producer status
Updated 1 hour ago By: Martin Creamer

Base metals company Orion Minerals, which on Thursday, September 17 described itself as being on the way to becoming South Africa’s next significant copper producer, has taken firm steps to sharpen... 


Eastern Cape, Northern Cape Sign MoU to Support Cross-Boundary Development
Eastern Cape, Northern Cape Sign MoU to Support Cross-Boundary Development
Updated 2 hours 20 minutes ago

In a landmark agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and the Northern Cape Provincial Government, to establish a framework for... 


GameChange Energy completes commissioning of its Genius Tracker™ for the landmark Mooi Plaats Solar PV project
Updated 6 hours ago

GameChange Energy, a global provider of renewable energy infrastructure solutions, announced the completion of its Genius Tracker™ 1P system for the 283 MWp Mooi Plaats Solar PV Plant in South... 


Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
15th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Brad Rogers
Jupiter appoints interim CEO as MD Rogers steps down
11th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines, which owns a majority interest in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining, in South Africa, has appointed Matthew Jarvis interim CEO, with immediate effect, following the... 


drilling site
State exploration programme targets critical minerals
11th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s government geological agency the Council for Geoscience (CGS) has introduced a high-resolution mapping programme to identify areas with potential to host critical minerals, with the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa conference virtually
New ‘Construction Book’ features 110 projects for procurement in next 12 to 18 months
11th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The third edition of South Africa’s ‘Construction Book’, which lists 110 infrastructure projects that are expected to enter procurement over the coming 12 to 18 months, has been released by... 


Condra secures orders for unusually large cranes for mines across Southern Africa
11th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra is fulfilling several orders for a range of unusually large overhead cranes for mines in South Africa and beyond – in Zambia and Namibia. The company introduced additional... 


Neo Energy Metals CFO Elmarié Maritz
Neo Energy Metals appoints new CFO, Westerman takes up new role
10th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

LSE- and A2X Markets-listed Neo Energy Metals has appointed Elmarié Maritz CFO, taking over from Martin Westerman who served as acting CFO from June and moves to the newly created role of group... 


ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE: Engineering and advisory firm Zutarihas been acknowledged for its role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South Africa on the border of the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces. The project was named as mega project of the year at the 2026 edition of the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, hosted yearly by Consulting Engineers South Africa, or CESA. The awards recognise projects and individuals who have set the standard for technical excellence, innovation and integrity in South Africa's built environment. Photograph: Zutari
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
4th September 2026

Engineering and advisory firm Zutari’s role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South... 


The expansive solar installation at the Hydra hybrid project has been commissioned in the Northern Cape
Hybrid project’s completion brings company closer to 2030 target
4th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

As part of its ambition to grow its renewables portfolio to more than 1 GW of installed capacity by the end of the decade, TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa (TERSA) has successfully... 


An image of RBM growth strategy GM Bradley Reddy
Renewable energy improves operational sustainability
4th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

As part of its effort to ensure the sustainability of its KwaZulu-Natal operations, mineral sands producer Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is actively derisking its cost base and improving its security... 


Solar panels installed at the SunCentral project
SolarAfrica completes 342 MW Phase 1 of SunCentral project
4th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Commercial and industrial renewable-energy company SolarAfrica has reached financial close on SunCentral 3 – the third and final 114 MW facility of Phase 1 of its 1 GW utility-scale SunCentral... 


Municipal infrastructure and mining: critical and interdependent
3rd September 2026

Municipal infrastructure is both crucial for supporting the mining sector, and can depend on mining to support municipal growth. It requires good leadership, skilled human resources and forward... 


Kazera subsidiary receives Northern Cape mining right approval
Kazera subsidiary receives Northern Cape mining right approval
2nd September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global has announced that, following consideration by the Regional Mining Development and Environmental Committee, South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources... 


South Africa’s alluvial diamond wealth
The Destruction of the South African Diamond Industry
1st September 2026

By: Lyndon de Meillon  South Africa’s Historical Role in the Diamond Industry 


An image of small diamonds
South Africa’s small-scale, junior diamond sector faced with many headwinds
31st August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa has long been a significant force in the global diamond industry; however, it has faced regulatory and logistics headwinds which are placing pressure especially on the small and junior... 


An image of the Tshipi manganese mine
Jupiter highlights strong full-year performance at Tshipi
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines says the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, delivered another strong performance in the financial year ended June 30, with production and sales of 3.5-million tonnes,... 


Saffron a potentially lucrative crop for South African farmers, says country’s first mover
28th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, priced at between $5 000 and $10 000 a kilogram. Iran is the world’s biggest producer, pushing out 85% to 90% of yearly global production, followed by... 


An image of the Hillside smelter
Base metals underpin South32’s strong full-year performance
27th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia-headquartered diversified miner South32’s group underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 28% year-on-year to $2.5-billion for the... 


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