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Malawi’s gold reserve strategy reversed amid forex difficulties
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) sold approximately 590kg of artisanal gold in 2026 to secure funds for fuel imports, despite previous commitments to retain it as a strategic…
Reinventing Africa’s most influential city
Johannesburg is the beating heart of the African continent—the financial engine that drives its growth
Gold’s new chapter and can South Africa reclaim its place in the global market?
Gold once built cities, created jobs and left legends across South Africa. Now, in a fast-changing world economy, the country must decide whether it still wants to lead or let…
Mining’s revival must also deal with its legacy
Little has been invested in mining and exploration, and that includes in social compacts
Mining has life, in spite of hitches
The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects
Copper driving mergers and acquisitions in SA mining sector, report finds
The PwC report said the global pursuit of a just energy transition and the need for consolidation were reshaping the landscape of the local industry
South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector
Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities This content is restricted to…
Struggling mining sector likely to see more job losses
Among the companies that have announced staff cuts are Anglo American and Sibanye Stillwater
Advanced hedging techniques for gold trading in volatile markets
The ability to effectively trade gold is a strategic asset in uncertain times
Illegal mining: Jobs are scarce, says artisanal miner
They scour mine dumps on the West Rand for gold
Legalising South Africa’s illegal mining: The key to overcoming its deadly consequences
The dark and dangerous world fuels international criminal syndicates that control the illicit gold economy and as organised crime grips the country, it infiltrates our political…
Mining output down 0.8% in May
Production was dragged down mainly by diamonds and platinum-group metals
Mining output decreased by 5% in February
Production was dragged down mainly by coal and diamonds and the industry also produced less copper, nickel, manganese and chromium ore
Staff at Standard Bank, Absa and Sasfin implicated in money laundering
Al Jazeera reported that employees at the top South African banks were paid bribes to launder money for gold smugglers
Electricity costs add to miners’ woes
Companies are also grappling with a decline in commodity prices and weaker global demand