Mining Weekly | Africa https://www.miningweekly.com/page/africa Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:19 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation https://www.miningweekly.com/article/forward-looking-critical-minerals-strategy-must-drive-african-beneficiation-2026-05-21 Lumkile Nkomfe CRITICAL MINERALS Thu, 21 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200 721842 1779375217 1779373500 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273475_resized_20260521mintekminingsymposum.jpg Mintek mineral processing executive manager Dr Lawrence Bbosa 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96649_2026-05-21_mintek_mining_symposum_online.mp4175840735Mintek mineral processing executive manager Dr Lawrence Bbosa discusses South Africa's Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy and what the country needs to do to unlock downstream opportunities. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Mintek mineral processing executive manager Dr Lawrence Bbosa discusses South Africa's Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy and what the country needs to do to unlock downstream opportunities. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Nersa moves to consult on key building blocks in shift to electricity market competition https://www.miningweekly.com/article/nersa-moves-to-consult-on-key-building-blocks-in-shift-to-electricity-market-competition-2026-05-21 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY REGULATION Thu, 21 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200 721837 1779373800 1779373200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273444_resized_nersa406151022duane.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96647_consultationdocument-wholesaletariffmethodology.pdf660358Consultation Paper: Wholesale Electricity Pricing Methodologyhttps://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96648_vesting_contrats.pdf1513704Consultation Paper: Transitional Generation Pricing and Vesting Contract Framework Consultation Paper: Wholesale Electricity Pricing MethodologyConsultation Paper: Transitional Generation Pricing and Vesting Contract Framework AI-assisted exploration analysis identifies copper targets in Botswana https://www.miningweekly.com/article/ai-assisted-exploration-analysis-identifies-copper-targets-in-botswana-2026-05-21 Sabrina Jardim COPPER Thu, 21 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200 721834 1779374243 1779372720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273433_resized_0001266938resizedjohnteelingbotswanadiamonds11201610221.jpg Botswana Minerals chairperson John Teeling 511 287 Tharisa reports 468% y/y increase in first-half net profit https://www.miningweekly.com/article/tharisa-reports-468-yy-increase-in-first-half-net-profit-2026-05-21 Sabrina Jardim PLATINUM GROUP METALS & CHROME Thu, 21 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200 721807 1779371014 1779368100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273383_resized_0001265675resizedtharisamine1022.jpg Tharisa Mine 511 287 Afrimat posts solid results; sets focus on growing cash generation, reducing debt https://www.miningweekly.com/article/afrimat-posts-solid-results-sets-focus-on-growing-cash-generation-reducing-debt-2026-05-21 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Thu, 21 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200 721786 1779377082 1779364860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273513_resized_afrimatceoandriesvanheerden10221.jpg Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden 511 287 Gold mining on City of Gold's doorstep wins broader bank support https://www.miningweekly.com/article/revived-golden-city-gold-mining-secures-r875m-facility-from-local-banks-2026-05-21 Martin Creamer GOLD Thu, 21 May 2026 12:50:00 +0200 721777 1779376795 1779360600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273336_resized_westwitsgoldminers1022.jpg Qala Shallows mining personnel. 511 287 EU’s top copper miner KGHM eyes takeovers as global energy shift spurs demand for red metal https://www.miningweekly.com/article/eus-top-copper-miner-kghm-eyes-takeovers-as-global-energy-shift-spurs-demand-for-red-metal-2026-05-21 Bloomberg COPPER Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200 721742 1779358637 1779350040 99999999999 Bloomberg 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273218_resized_coppercathodebloomberg1022.jpg Copper cathode 511 287 Goldplat reports solid third-quarter financial results https://www.miningweekly.com/article/goldplat-reports-solid-third-quarter-financial-results-2026-05-20 Sabrina Jardim GOLD Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200 721719 1779288293 1779286560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273150_resized_0001260272resized0001238858resized0001202607resizedgoldplatrecoveryplant2710201610221.jpg 511 287 WEG, Energy Venture Capital partner to finance hybrid energy projects in South Africa https://www.miningweekly.com/article/weg-energy-venture-capital-partner-to-finance-hybrid-energy-projects-in-south-africa-2026-05-20 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200 721721 1779289098 1779286560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273162_resized_untitled20may2026at1529531.jpeg EVC CEO Dion Mhlaba (left) and WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghaus 511 287 Gem Diamonds reports lower sales volumes, but higher prices for the first quarter https://www.miningweekly.com/article/gem-diamonds-reports-lower-sales-volumes-but-higher-prices-for-the-first-quarter-2026-05-20 Lumkile Nkomfe DIAMONDS Wed, 20 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200 721698 1779281341 1779280320 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273102_resized_diamond05261022.jpeg 511 287 Northern Cape copper drilling provides clear scale-up path https://www.miningweekly.com/article/northern-cape-copper-drilling-provides-clear-scale-up-path-2026-05-20 Martin Creamer COPPER AND ZINC Wed, 20 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200 721696 1779346959 1779279540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273099_resized_orion1022.jpg Drill holes shown in green at Flat Mine East. 511 287 MC Mining appoints new chairperson https://www.miningweekly.com/article/mc-mining-appoints-names-new-chairperson-2026-05-20 Sabrina Jardim COAL Wed, 20 May 2026 12:33:00 +0200 721689 1779346647 1779273180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273075_resized_0001269721resizedmakhadoproject20171022.jpg 511 287 Wia Gold embarks on A$92m placement to advance Namibia gold project https://www.miningweekly.com/article/wia-gold-embarks-on-a92m-placement-to-advance-namibia-gold-project-2026-05-20 Sabrina Jardim GOLD Wed, 20 May 2026 12:28:00 +0200 721684 1779274059 1779272880 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273064_resized_goldbloomberg1022.jpg 511 286 Averi Finance, Mantengu set out to create an enlarged pan-African investment platform https://www.miningweekly.com/article/averi-finance-mantengu-set-out-to-create-an-enlarged-pan-african-investment-platform-2026-05-20 Lumkile Nkomfe MINING FINANCE Wed, 20 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200 721673 1779270741 1779267960 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273000_resized_mantenguceomagennaidooandaverifinancefounderandceogasparlino1022.jpeg Mantengu CEO Magen Naidoo (left), Averi Finance founder and CEO Gaspar Lino (right) 511 287 Asante delivers record Q1 revenue, appoints acting CEO https://www.miningweekly.com/article/asante-delivers-record-q1-revenue-appoints-acting-ceo-2026-05-20 Marleny Arnoldi GOLD Wed, 20 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200 721649 1779265121 1779263220 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272936_resized_bibianiandchiranoasantegoldcorporation1022.jpg Asante's Bibiani and Chirano operations, in Ghana 511 287 Resources Watch https://www.miningweekly.com/article/resources-watch-2026-05-19 Creamer Media Reporter DIVERSIFIED MINERS Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 721603 1779195517 1779256800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272819_resized_rw1022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96630_2026-05-19_rw547.mp4154878639Resources Watch Resources Watch Mining Indaba strengthens its focus on turning partnerships into tangible deliveries https://www.miningweekly.com/article/mining-indaba-strengthens-its-focus-on-turning-partnerships-into-tangible-deliveries-2026-05-19 Creamer Media Reporter MINING INDABA Tue, 19 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200 721630 1779203828 1779202740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272884_resized_untitled20260519t170751342.jpeg 511 287 Barrick says no Ebola cases at Congo's Kibali mine but precautions under way https://www.miningweekly.com/article/barrick-says-no-ebola-cases-at-congos-kibali-mine-but-precautions-under-way-2026-05-19 Reuters HEALTH & SAFETY Tue, 19 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200 721629 1779203386 1779201780 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272881_resized_thermometersebolatreatmentcentre04102019reuters1022.jpeg Healthcare officials in the DRC screening for Ebola patients 511 287 Thor Explorations reports strong first-quarter revenue https://www.miningweekly.com/article/thor-explorations-reports-strong-first-quarter-revenue-2026-05-19 Lumkile Nkomfe GOLD Tue, 19 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200 721626 1779202224 1779201240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272875_resized_thorexplorationsceosegunlawson1022.jpeg Thor Explorations president and CEO Segun Lawson 511 287 URU completes ground-based electromagnetic survey at Zeb project https://www.miningweekly.com/article/uru-completes-ground-based-electromagnetic-survey-at-zeb-project-2026-05-19 Creamer Media Reporter NICKEL Tue, 19 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200 721623 1779201052 1779200100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 South Africa’s $5.8bn green hydrogen-ammonia project advancing https://www.miningweekly.com/article/south-africas-58bn-green-hydrogen-ammonia-project-advancing-2026-05-19 Martin Creamer HYDROGEN Tue, 19 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200 721617 1779266963 1779199020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272849_resized_proposedhiveplantinsouthafrica1022.jpg Visualisation of the Coega hydrogen-ammonia production facility. 511 287 Zambia State investment firm forms gold mining joint venture https://www.miningweekly.com/article/zambia-state-investment-firm-forms-gold-mining-joint-venture-2026-05-19 Reuters GOLD Tue, 19 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200 721612 1779200575 1779198240 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272843_resized_goldpour2october20161022reuters.jpg 511 287 Dept of Energy targets affordability, load-reduction as loadshedding moves to the rearview mirror https://www.miningweekly.com/article/dept-of-energy-targets-affordability-load-reduction-as-loadshedding-moves-to-the-rearview-mirror-2026-05-19 Irma Venter ENERGY Tue, 19 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200 721610 1779198253 1779196500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272837_resized_departmentofelectricityandenergyddgthabokekana1022.jpeg Thabo Kekana 511 287 Atomic secures option for second, nearby uranium prospect in Zambia https://www.miningweekly.com/article/atomic-secures-option-for-second-nearby-uranium-prospect-in-zambia-2026-05-19 Marleny Arnoldi URANIUM Tue, 19 May 2026 11:35:00 +0200 721581 1779197051 1779183300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272756_resized_uraniumdasamineralisedsandstonenigerglobalatomic04221022.jpg Uranium mineralisation 511 287 Ariana secures cash position to advance Zimbabwe project studies https://www.miningweekly.com/article/ariana-secures-cash-position-to-advance-zimbabwe-project-studies-2026-05-19 Lumkile Nkomfe GOLD Tue, 19 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200 721574 1779187938 1779181920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272733_resized_dokwegoldproject04261022.jpeg 511 287 Valterra Platinum says input inventories are healthy despite Middle East conflict https://www.miningweekly.com/article/valterra-platinum-says-input-inventories-are-healthy-despite-middle-east-conflict-2026-05-19 Reuters PLATINUM GROUP METALS Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200 721534 1779174783 1779174000 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272582_resized_untitled415.jpeg Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller 511 287 China's aluminium output surge tests capacity and demand limits https://www.miningweekly.com/article/chinas-aluminium-output-surge-tests-capacity-and-demand-limits-2026-05-19 Reuters ALUMINiUM Tue, 19 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200 721533 1779174505 1779173520 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272576_resized_riotintosaguenayaluminiumcanada7251022.jpeg 511 287 Harmony reports strong third-quarter results, on track to meet full-year guidance https://www.miningweekly.com/article/harmony-reports-strong-third-quarter-results-on-track-to-meet-full-year-guidance-2026-05-18 Sabrina Jardim GOLD Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200 721520 1779116974 1779114660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272546_resized_0001268810resizeddeeplevelminingharmonygoldmponengminegeneralview042411022.jpg 511 287 Middle East conflict, regionalisation of markets contribute to shift in PGM sourcing, trade https://www.miningweekly.com/article/middle-east-conflict-regionalisation-of-markets-contribute-to-shift-in-pgm-sourcing-trade-2026-05-18 Sabrina Jardim PGMs Mon, 18 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200 721519 1779265687 1779114180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272543_resized_0001271901resizedminingtruckmwfeb261022.jpeg 511 287 Ghana seeks to buy 30% of gold from miners to boost reserves, central bank https://www.miningweekly.com/article/ghana-seeks-to-sell-30-of-gold-from-miners-to-boost-reserves-central-bank-2026-05-18 Reuters GOLD Mon, 18 May 2026 12:53:00 +0200 721486 1779113089 1779101580 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272450_resized_abarofgoldproducedbyillegalminersinghana1024reuters10221.jpeg 511 287 Kazera notes third-party interest in its Namibian tantalum, lithium project https://www.miningweekly.com/article/kazera-notes-third-party-interest-in-its-namibian-tantalum-lithium-project-2026-05-18 Lumkile Nkomfe EXPLORATION Mon, 18 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200 721485 1779103316 1779101100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272447_resized_aftanprojecttechnicalreview05261022.jpeg 511 287 Blue Gold remains tangled in litigation over Perception merger https://www.miningweekly.com/article/blue-gold-remains-tangled-in-litigation-over-perception-merger-2026-05-18 Marleny Arnoldi GOLD Mon, 18 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200 721468 1779098061 1779095940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272381_resized_0000365341resizedbogosomine1022.jpg Bogoso Prestea mine 511 287 Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong https://www.miningweekly.com/article/investment-demand-for-platinum-remains-strong-2026-05-16 Martin Creamer PLATINUM INVESTMENT Mon, 18 May 2026 08:12:00 +0200 721438 1779349715 1779084720 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272318_resized_edwardsterck.jpg World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck. 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96612_2026-05-15_sterck26_-_3.mp4117529828World Platinum Investment Council's Edward Sterck interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Darlene Creamer. World Platinum Investment Council's Edward Sterck interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Darlene Creamer.