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02 Apr 2026 | Market News

A new era of strategic partnerships and long-life growth begins for Tharisa

Tharisa Minerals has officially entered its underground mining phase at the Tharisa mine near Rustenburg in South Africa. This marks a pivotal operational and strategic shift underpinned by a growing network of partnerships spanning mining, technology and project finance.

30 Mar 2026 | Market News

Smart frameworks over blunt taxes will unlock South Africa’s chrome beneficiation

Debate around a potential chrome ore export tax has intensified in recent months, with policymakers exploring ways to redirect ore into domestic smelters.

27 Mar 2026 | Market News

Buffelsfontein rescue underscored new era of mine emergency response

The future of mine rescue will be defined as much by ethical clarity and technological capability as by operational readiness.

26 Mar 2026 | Market News

South Africa’s coal sector holds firm despite price pressure and long-term transition

Coal remained South Africa’s most significant mining commodity by production volume in 2025, with output reaching approximately 236 Mt.

25 Mar 2026 | Market News

Diamond sector unites around partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026

At Mining Indaba 2026, global diamond industry leaders converged around a stark message: partnerships and collaboration are essential to navigate current market challenges and secure the sector’s future.

23 Mar 2026 | Market News

Empathy reshaping mining partnerships into strategic advantage

At Mining Indaba 2026, Vijay Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Zinc International, delivered a clear message to the global mining industry: empathy is no longer a soft skill, it is becoming a core strategic lever in building resilient, future-fit partnerships.

18 Mar 2026 | Market News

Coal mining, leadership and the next chapter for zero harm

The coal mining industry has made significant progress in improving safety over the past two decades, but the next phase will depend on stronger leadership, better systems and deeper collaboration across the sector.

18 Mar 2026 | Market News

Private-sector partnerships key to South Africa’s economic recovery

By combining state stewardship with private-sector capital and expertise, Michelle Phillips, CEO of Transnet, envisions a Transnet that not only restores operational performance but also acts as a catalyst for broader economic recovery.