Latest South African Mining News

Southern Palladium’s Optimised Prefeasibility Study reveals a $857 million project valuation and a 38% cut in peak capital expenditure through a staged development plan for its Bengwenyama PGM project in South Africa.

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources has upheld Renergen’s helium extraction rights at the Virginia Gas Project, rejecting an appeal from Springbok Solar and securing the company’s production future.

Exxaro Resources has agreed to acquire a near 20% stake in Jupiter Mines and a controlling interest in the Tshipi Manganese Mine, reshaping ownership and operational dynamics in the Kalahari Manganese Field.

OM Holdings has agreed to sell its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining to Exxaro Resources for US$101.4 million, marking a strategic shift to refocus capital on core operations while maintaining a commercial partnership.

Theta Gold Mines reports significant progress in funding discussions, plant construction, and resource integration for its TGME gold project in South Africa during Q1 2025.

Theta Gold Mines has made significant strides in developing its TGME Gold Plant, securing $6 million in private equity and progressing an EPC contract with PowerChina's subsidiary. The company is also integrating surface gold resources into its mining schedule and advancing environmental and social governance initiatives.

Orion Minerals has completed critical Black Economic Empowerment transactions, unlocking the path to project financing for its Okiep Copper Project. Definitive Feasibility Studies for its flagship Flat Mines and Prieska Copper Zinc projects are in final review stages, promising stronger project metrics.