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Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Exxaro to Acquire Stake in Tshipi Manganese Mine, Becoming Joint‑venture Partner with Jupiter Mines
ASX‑listed Jupiter Mines announced that Exxaro will acquire a stake in its Tshipi manganese mine, making Exxaro a co‑investor and joint‑venture partner. The transaction is slated to close on 27 February 2026, coinciding with Jupiter’s interim results. The deal consolidates Exxaro’s presence in the Kalahari Manganese Field.
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Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Air Liquide Invests R100 Million in Wits to Launch South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
Air Liquide South Africa is providing R100 million to the University of the Witwatersrand and the Localisation Support Fund to launch the Wits‑SAHLI, a modular pilot hydrogen plant for research and industry testing. Announced on 27 February 2026, the initiative...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Northam Secures R2bn Credit Facility to Boost Renewable Energy Programme
South African miner Northam has increased its credit facility by R2bn to fund its renewable energy initiatives. The additional financing will support the company's transition to greener power sources. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Mining Weekly
News•Feb 18, 2026
DRDGOLD Capitalises on Gold Price Despite Lower Production
DRDGOLD reported a 33% revenue increase to R5.05 billion for the six months ended 31 December 2025, driven by higher gold prices. The company sold 2,388 kg of gold, with the average price per kilogram jumping 43% to R2.11 million. Strong cash generation enabled disciplined...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
South African Govt ‘Very Supportive, Great to Work with’, Glencore Highlights
Glencore reported 2025 earnings of $13.5 billion, driven by strong copper and zinc markets. CEO Gary Nagle praised the South African government as "very supportive" and "great to work with," extending beyond ferrochrome negotiations. The mining giant highlighted that the collaborative...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Report Labels Unbundling of Eskom as ‘Most Important Economic Reform Since 1994'
A South African Energy Traders Association (SAETA) report declares the unbundling of Eskom Holdings the most consequential economic reform since the end of apartheid in 1994. The study, titled “Policy to power: 10 actions to deliver green, accessible and secure electricity,”...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Iron-Ore Output Growth on the Horizon for BHP in Australia, Brazil
BHP, the world’s lowest‑cost major iron‑ore producer, logged 134 million tonnes in the first half of 2025, a modest 2% year‑on‑year rise. The increase reflects steady output from its flagship operations in Australia and Brazil, reinforcing iron‑ore’s role as a earnings...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Copper Becomes BHP’s Biggest Earnings Driver
BHP has lifted its 2026 copper production guidance to 1.9‑2.0 million tonnes, reflecting robust output at its flagship Escondida mine and solid contributions from Chilean and South Australian assets. The upgrade positions the mining giant to capture upside from rising copper...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Motsepe Is Now ARM’s Non-Executive Chairperson
Dr Patrice Motsepe, founder of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), retired as executive chairperson effective February 16. He will stay on ARM’s board as a director and assume the role of non‑executive chairperson. The move satisfies Johannesburg Stock Exchange listing requirements....
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News•Feb 16, 2026
‘Other Metallic Minerals’ South African Mining’s Outstanding 2025 Performers
South Africa’s "other metallic minerals" subsector, encompassing silver, cobalt, lead, titanium and zinc, posted a remarkable 17.2% production increase in 2025, according to the Minerals Council. This surge outpaced other mining categories, positioning the group as a standout performer for...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Blencowe Highlights Ugandan Project Advantage in Light of New Trade Measures
London-listed Blencowe Resources warned that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to levy roughly 160% aggregate antidumping and countervailing duties on graphite active anode material imported from China could affect its Orom‑Cross project in Uganda. The duties are currently...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Talisman Metals Acquires Tirzzit Copper Project in Morocco
Biotech‑to‑mining firm Talisman Metals announced it will acquire the Tirzzit copper project in Morocco through its subsidiary Horizons Mines, buying the asset from a subsidiary of Aya Silver & Gold. The deal expands Talisman's copper portfolio.
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Exxaro Joins Manganese Institute as It Advances Transaction
Exxaro Resources, a South African diversified natural‑resources firm, has joined the International Manganese Institute (IMnI). The institute aggregates more than 130 manganese producers and stakeholders across over 30 countries. Exxaro’s membership comes as the company advances a strategic manganese transaction....
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Eskom Says It May Take Trading Rules on Legal Review, as It Calls for Material Changes
Eskom told the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) it will seek a legal review of the draft electricity trading rules if the regulator does not make material changes. The utility raised a range of legal and technical concerns...
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