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. Motsepe’s transition marks a shift from day‑to‑day management to a supervisory capacity while preserving continuity.
‘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...
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...
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....
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...