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Energy source: Moments from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s working visit to Kusile Power Station in the Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga. Photo: Presidency

Eskom still backbone of economic recovery 

Reliable and affordable energy, with predictable tariffs, is indispensable. Even so, it is significant that Eskom’s leadership recognises the central role it plays: without this…

According to Minister  Ntshavheni, the miners were stuck in the depths of the earth, which was their own doing, and the state would not be involved in any rescue of “criminals”.

Stilfontein miners have human rights just like you, Minister Ntshavheni

Marikana was a precursor to Stifontein and show the lengths to which the state would go to punish people in protection of corporate interests, particularly in the mining industry

At a minimum, mining organisations must
develop context-specific cybersecurity strategies tailored to their unique operational needs. (Photo supplied)

Load-shedding hits mining output

Mining production falls for the 10th consecutive month.

South Africa’s largest steel maker has warned that without urgent government protection, it will be a matter of time before local production is no longer viable. (David Harrison/M&G)

ArcelorMittal to keep its head above water by cutting more jobs

After announcing weak financial results for the first half of 2019, the steel manufacturer is planning to cut more jobs to be able to operate

At about $50 a tonne

Australia takes issue with low iron ore price

Support is growing in Australia for a parliamentary investigation into oversupply of the metal as prices continue to fall.

Bitter irony for ore producers

Chinese government subsidies will keep alive mines that should have been shut down.

China set to introduce iron ore subsidy

The introduction of a subsidy by the world’s largest steelmaker may further hurt prices that fell to a 10-year low last week.

Costs linked to Ebola have battered Sierra Leone’s economy.

Sierra Leone forced to rethink its future

The Ebola epidemic and falling commodity prices have signalled a need for economic change in the West African country.

Commodity markets limp into 2015

Resource prices have plummeted this year, leaving some economies reeling in the aftermath.

Falling orders crush iron ore share price

A decrease in demand and increase in supply has left smaller enterprises feeling the squeeze.

Alpha Condé won Guinea’s first democratic elections. Now accusations have emerged that South Africans may have helped prop him up.

‘SA spooks fixed Guinea poll’

Top politicians and businesspeople have been cited in a US court case over disputed mining rights in Guinea.

African Rainbow Mineral

African Rainbow profit rises despite iron ore slump

A weaker rand has help profits at Patrice Motsepe’s mining company rise despite a fall in iron ore prices.

Without responsible governance, the rush for minerals risks environmental harm, social disruption and lost economic opportunity

BHP spinoff company to include SA aluminum and manganese units

Resources giant BHP Billiton plans a demerger in order to streamline and simplify its operations and South African assets are on the chopping block.

South Africa’s steel industry can transition to zero-emission production, while addressing the environmental and social costs of its operations that are borne by local communities,

Goldman Sachs predicts at least 15% losses for gold and iron ore in 2014

Commodities will face increased risks despite the expectation that economic growth in the US will increase, says Goldman.

South Africa’s steel industry can transition to zero-emission production, while addressing the environmental and social costs of its operations that are borne by local communities,

Kumba, ArcelorMittal deal will revive Thabazimbi mine

After a lengthy legal battle, Kumba and ArcelorMittal have finally signed an agreement that will ensure the long-term sustainable supply of iron ore.

Patrice Motsepe.

Motsepe eyes Guinea’s iron ore industry

South Africa’s mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has plans to invest in the West African country’s iron ore industry, he has told reporters.

Iron ore mine in West Africa. The Liberty Corridor railroad  provides a mechanism for Ivanhoe Atlantic to get that ore to market on favourable terms. Photo: File

Chinese firm to take over key African iron ore mine

China’s Hanlong Group intends to take over Australian mining company Sundance early next year and gain control over a key iron ore supply in Africa.

Iron ore find rekindles railway need

If the high-grade deposit in Botswana is verified, the trans-Kalahari rail link could become a reality, writes Roman Grynberg.

The newly opened mine is spilling iron-red water into the Hawane Dam and is potentially putting Mbabane’s drinking water at risk.

Swaziland’s Ngwenya mine extracts its ore and exacts its price

Since October 2011 Salgaocar has been mining the Malolotja Nature Reserve and shipping cheap, low-grade iron ore across the world.

AncelorMittal claims Sishen must continue supplying iron ore

AncelorMittal claims Sishen must continue supplying iron ore

ArcelorMittal SA believes that Sishen Iron Ore Mining Company Limited is obliged to continue supplying iron ore in terms of an existing agreement.