Latest South African Mining News

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold from the Qala Shallows project in South Africa, marking a pivotal shift from development to production. This milestone positions the company as the newest gold producer in the historic Witwatersrand Basin.

Orion Minerals has locked in a US$250 million prepayment facility with Glencore to fund key developments at its Prieska Copper Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in South Africa.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has released a Revised Feasibility Study for its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa, projecting robust economics with a 13.1-year mine life and first gold production slated for early 2027.

Theta Gold Mines has reported significant progress in constructing its TGME Gold Project in South Africa, securing A$60.7 million in funding and maintaining a clear path to first gold production by late 2026.

Southern Palladium has made significant strides in advancing its Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, completing key drilling and regulatory milestones while securing A$20 million in fresh capital to fund the next development phase.

OM Holdings has cleared major regulatory hurdles in the $101 million sale of its 26% stake in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving closer to closing the deal in early 2026.

OM Holdings has secured key regulatory and shareholder approvals for the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving the $101 million transaction closer to completion early next year.

Theta Gold Mines has commenced bulk earthworks at its flagship TGME gold project in South Africa and secured nearly US$40 million in combined equity and debt funding, marking a pivotal step toward production.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing its Steelpoortdrift project with fresh leadership, a successful equity raise, and a strategic pivot towards higher-margin concentrate production alongside direct shipping ore.

Southern Palladium has cleared major regulatory hurdles and confirmed robust economics for its Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, supported by a $20 million capital raise to fund next-stage development.

Orion Minerals has taken a major step forward by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements, advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production.

Vanadium Resources Limited has appointed mining entrepreneur Nick Diack as CEO to spearhead the transition of its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project towards near-term production, signaling a strategic shift backed by strong industry expertise and performance-linked incentives.