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S Africa needs smarter ports
17th February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

For South Africa’s eight ports to keep up with the changes in global shipping, and safeguard trade that is vital to the economy, it is extremely important that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)... 


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TPT engaging OEMs to address ageing equipment
17th February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a division of State-owned company Transnet, has started a process to engage with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to establish long-term partnerships. The... 


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Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update
17th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Magnetite Mines has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Whyalla Ports to investigate the use of port handling and shipping facilities to export magnetite concentrate from the project. 


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Ramaphosa’s investment czar says South African infrastructure in dire state
15th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

The head of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s infrastructure and investment office warned that the nation’s power, rail and water reticulation systems are in a dire state and that fixing... 


China thermal coal hits one-year low on slow industrial recovery
15th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

China’s thermal coal price plunged to the lowest in a year, weighed down by high inventories amid weak demand and Beijing’s focus on energy security. The Chinese benchmark power-station coal price... 


Thoughts on President Ramaphosa’s address at Mining Indaba
10th February 2023

By Jacques Barradas, Director at BDO South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a reflective Mining Indaba 2023 speech, that emphasised and outlined the way Government and South Africa’s... 


Fundamentals for nuclear fuel market 'best ever' - Cameco CEO
Fundamentals for nuclear fuel market 'best ever' - Cameco CEO
10th February 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Demand for nuclear power is driving the “best fundamentals ever seen” for the nuclear fuel market, said Canadian uranium major Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel on Thursday. The geopolitical... 


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Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Magnetite Mines has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Whyalla Ports to investigate the use of port handling and shipping facilities to export magnetite concentrate from the... 


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Can SA finally turn the switch on its power crisis in 2023?
10th February 2023 By: Darren Parker

Stage 4 to 6 loadshedding has become more commonplace over the past few months, with many analysts expecting it to continue and possibly worsen before South Africa’s energy crisis has abated.... 


Transnet to shrink rail network
9th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

State-owned logistics company Transnet plans to shrink the 20 000 km freight rail network it operates by at least 35% as it focuses on delivering more profitable cargo loads. Transnet, which also... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa and DRC president Félix Tshisekedi.
Ramaphosa determined to remove all impediments in way of sustained mining growth
7th February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The Presidency is determined to remove all impediments in the way of the sustained growth of the South African mining industry, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the Investing in African Mining Indaba... 


Bushveld Minerals CEO Fortune Mojapelo
Energy transition offers great opportunities to Africa, but constraints are significant
7th February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global transition to low- and zero-carbon energy sources was a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Africa, just as the original Industrial Revolution had been for the West, highlighted... 


Magnetite Mines finds port solution for Razorback
7th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Magnetite Mines has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Whyalla Ports, part of the GFG Alliance, to investigate the use of port handling and shipping facilities to... 


South Africa’s coal export snags worsen as rail shipments slump
6th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

Rail disruptions on the key line to Africa’s biggest coal-export terminal are intensifying, choking off more than half the fuel the facility is capable of shipping. Deliveries to Richards Bay Coal... 


Iron-ore retreats on China demand rethink, price curbs worry
3rd February 2023 By: Reuters

Dalian iron-ore futures dipped on Friday, deepening weekly losses as traders reassessed demand prospects in top steel producer China and exercised caution after market regulators repeatedly warned... 


Minerals Council Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell
Serious challenges face the South African junior coal mining sector
3rd February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The major problems facing the junior and emerging coal mining sector in South Africa were finance, a dysfunctional regulator and logistical difficulties. These were highlighted in a panel... 


Geosynthetics offer durability for concrete structures
3rd February 2023

Geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier Fibertex South Africa’s geosynthetic solutions encompass controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners, which are designed for concrete surface... 


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Farmers seek new deal as loadshedding threatens industry and food security
3rd February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The impact of loadshedding on the agriculture sector is evident at all levels of operation, including logistics and cold chain management, which necessitates urgent responses from farmers and... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Kumba marks six fatality-free years, but warns of lower full-year earnings
2nd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

Iron-ore producer Kumba Iron Ore has marked a significant milestone in its safety performance by achieving more than six years of fatality-free production. The company said on February 2 that the... 


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Strata Worldwide Celebrates 30 Years in Business
2nd February 2023

Strata Worldwide celebrates 30 years in business and would like to thank its loyal customers and suppliers for years of support. In partnering with them, Strata has become a trusted resource in the... 


Kibo struggles to dispose of coal assets, progresses multiple renewable projects
1st February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Dual-listed renewable energy developer Kibo Energy has made notable progress on various projects since announcing its refocused renewable energy strategy in 2021, and expects to see several new... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso.
Intervention urgent to resolve rail, port problems, says Business Leadership South Africa
30th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Urgent intervention is required to resolve the problems of South Africa’s freight rail system and ports, says Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)CEO Busi Mavuso, who in this week’s BLSA... 


Peru’s violent protests imperil 30% of its copper output
Peru’s violent protests imperil 30% of its copper output
30th January 2023 By: Bloomberg

An upsurge in the violent protests wracking Peru is crimping copper output in the world’s No. 2 supplier, with about 30% of its production at risk at a time of low global stocks and high prices.... 


Bongani Mthombeni-Möller
Opinion: Better infrastructure can help South Africa escape low growth
27th January 2023

In this article, Royal HaskoningDHV smart mobility director Bongani Mthombeni-Möller writes about the infrastructure challenges facing South Africa and what can be done to solve these for the... 


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African mining investors see opportunity amid rising insecurity and recession fears
27th January 2023 By: Nadine James

The “world’s largest investment conference”, the Investing in African Mining Indaba, looks to entice investors to Cape Town’s International Convention Centre in hopes of righting “Africa’s myriad... 


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African mining investors see opportunity amid rising insecurity and recession fears
27th January 2023 By: Nadine James

The “world’s largest investment conference”, the Investing in African Mining Indaba, looks to entice investors to Cape Town’s International Convention Centre in hopes of righting “Africa’s myriad... 


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Transnet plans bond sale under $6bn note programme
26th January 2023 By: Bloomberg

Transnet, which operates South Africa’s ports and freight rail networks, is planning to sell a dollar-denominated bond under a $6-billion note programme, people familiar with the situation said.... 


Transnet Freight Rail and South Africa’s lagging coal exports.
Transnet could be major disaster to South African economy, coal commentators warn
23rd January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Transnet could be a major disaster to the South African economy if everybody does not get involved, commentator Michael Avery warned in his column in Business Day on Monday on Transnet Freight Rail... 


Peru unrests threatens to choke off almost 2% of global copper supply
Peru unrests threatens to choke off almost 2% of global copper supply
20th January 2023 By: Bloomberg

Protests in Peru are threatening to choke off access to almost $4-billion worth of copper just as China’s emergence from Covid lockdowns promises to boost demand. Peru’s third-largest copper mine,... 


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Exhibition Freighting GSM
20th January 2023

An exhibition, trade show, event or demonstration would not be able to take place without the proper equipment and products. A major player in the exhibition freight forwarding arena in South... 


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Mercedes-Benz to make second hybrid in SA, but competitiveness concerns mount
20th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) will add a second plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to the production line-up at its East London plant this year, says CEO Andreas Brand. The 50-year-old... 


Provaris looks at Nordic hydrogen opportunities
12th January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Green hydrogen developer Provaris Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Norwegian-based hydrogen developer Norwegian Hydrogen AS to collaborate on the development on green... 


Anglo American, Codelco evaluate shipment plans after Chile port closes
29th December 2022 By: Reuters

Anglo American and Chile's Codelco said on Wednesday they are evaluating alternative copper shipment plans after a fire forced a major port in central Chile to close last week. The fire in the... 


Jupiter overcomes third-quarter challenges that dented production, sales
21st December 2022 By: Donna Slater

Several issues, including contractor drill rigs and a strike by employees of South African rail and ports operator Transnet, negatively impacted on the production of ASX-listed Jupiter Mines’... 


The Port of Saldanha Bay
Minerals Council, Transnet to establish joint structures to improve rail, ports performance
19th December 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned freight utility Transnet and the Minerals Council South Africa have agreed to form joint collaborative structures to ensure all possible actions are taken to stabilise and improve the... 


Russian coal exports come roaring back after EU loosens curbs
Russian coal exports come roaring back after EU loosens curbs
7th December 2022 By: Bloomberg

Russia’s seaborne coal exports returned to near the highest levels on record after the European Union loosened restrictions on transporting the commodity, making it easier to redirect volumes to... 


TFR to increase emerging manganese miners’ rail allocation to 4Mt/y
6th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) says it is easing the requirements for emerging manganese miners to transport their ore and products to the ports of Gqeberha and Saldanha, starting with new... 


Global market for green hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia emerging
2nd December 2022 By: Darren Parker

According to the World Platinum Investment Council, there are signs that a global market in green hydrogen or green hydrogen derivatives is emerging, with more than 80 announcements between 2020... 


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Transport Forum highlights need for multimodal logistics to remain competitive
2nd December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Freight, logistics and transport industry experts have called for the restoration of South Africa's roads network, the restoration and development of the rail network and efficient ports and border... 


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After challenging season, citrus industry moves to mitigate new and old risks
2nd December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s citrus growers industry has, despite achieving a marginal increase in export volumes for the 2022 season, compared with that of 2021, faced a myriad of challenges during this period,... 


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Exxaro expecting slight increase in production, sales for 2022
1st December 2022 By: Darren Parker

Diversified company Exxaro Resources expects its coal production – excluding buy-ins – to increase by 3% and its sales volumes by 1% for the 2022 financial year ending December 31, despite... 


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Exxaro believes Europe will continue demand for South African coal next year
1st December 2022 By: Darren Parker

Diversified company Exxaro Resources expects heightened European interest in South African thermal coal to continue well into next year as Europe continues to seek independence from Russian energy... 


Taking part in the South Africa Green Hydrogen Summit panel discussion are (from left to right) facilitator Lorato Tshenkeng, Timo Bollerhey, Till Mansmann, Sasol’s Gosiame Khoele, and Tobias Bischof-Niemz.
Strong call for rapid green hydrogen investment by ramp-up backer
30th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A strong call for final investment decisions (FIDs) on a multiplicity of green hydrogen projects was made at the South Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town yesterday by H2Global, a market... 


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