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Vodacom FY earnings dip on challenges, revenue up

Published: 13 May 24

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday posted double-digit increases in revenue, however, its earnings a share for the year ended March 31, 2024, declined. The group reported a 11.2% decrease in earnings a share to 842c, along with a 10.8% decline in headline earnings a share to 846c during the year under review.

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South Africa must create a business-friendly environment to attract foreign investment

Published: 13 May 24

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busiswe Mavuso writes in her latest weekly newsletter that the withdrawal of foreign investment seems to be “dominating” at present. She avers that while foreign investment in South Africa hinges on many factors, including global strategies and the country’s links to the rest of the world. The more attractive a country is, the more investment it receives.

De Jager to lead Surefire as next CEO

Published: 13 May 24

Perth-based explorer Surefire Resources has appointed Jan de Jager as CEO. De Jager has more than 25 years’ experience across operational, finance, commercial, strategy and business development roles and has held senior leadership roles in AVZ Minerals, Covalent Lithium, Roy Hill and Xstrata Nickel Australia.

Hermosa will produce two federally designated critical minerals - zinc and manganese

South32’s Hermosa federal permitting process gets under way

Published: 13 May 24

The US Forest Service (USFS) has initiated the federal permitting process for the South32 Hermosa project, in Arizona. Under the umbrella of the National Environmental Policy Act, the USFS has launched the scoping process, inviting public input and commentary on South32’s project plans. This process aims to identify the scope of environmental analysis and explore potential impacts as part of the environmental impact statement.

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Rio Tinto says a driverless iron-ore train derailed in Western Australia

Published: 13 May 24

Rio Tinto said on Monday an autonomous train had derailed at its Western Australian iron-ore operations overnight and that it was investigating the incident in which no one was hurt. The incident occurred when an autonomous train collided with a set of stationary wagons loaded with iron-ore impacting 22 wagons and three locomotives, according to statements from Rio Tinto and Australia's rail safety watchdog.

K+S confirms Q1 earnings beat and 2024 guidance as potash prices stabilise

Published: 13 May 24

German potash and salt miner K+S confirmed its core profit beat on Monday, as it benefited from a strong European specialty and industry business performances. The Hessian-based firm posted earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation and amortization of €200-million, 21% above analysts' expectations of €165-million, according to a poll by Vara research.

Glencore steps in to help Austral exit receivership

Published: 13 May 24

Copper producer Austral Resources on Monday announced the end of receivership, as offtake partner Glencore Australia stepped in to the role of senior secured creditor. Glencore Australia has acquired the senior secured debt from Win Finance No 356 (Wingate), which early this month placed Austral in receivership.

Peninsula expands Lance uranium resource estimate

Published: 13 May 24

ASX-listed Peninsula Energy has announced qn updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 58-million pounds of uranium oxide (U3O8) for the Lance project, in Wyoming. The updated resource estimate is based on the results of 2023 drilling in the Ross and Kendrick areas and represents a 7.8% improvement from the previous estimate.

Chile copper output edges down in March, dragged by Codelco

Published: 13 May 24

Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the metal, edged down in March, data from copper commission Cochilco showed on Friday, as production slid at state-run miner Codelco but rose at other major mines in the country. Output at Codelco, the top global supplier of the red metal, slid 10.1% to total 107 300 t in March, while at the BHP-controlled Escondida mine, which holds the world's largest known deposit, output rose 9.7% to reach 101 400 t.

OceanaGold Philippines' shares decline in early trades on market debut

Published: 13 May 24

Gold miner OceanaGold Philippines' shares fell as much as 6% below their initial public offering (IPO) price in the first 15 minutes of trading on their market debut on Monday. The shares opened at 13.34 pesos ($0.2314) a touch above their IPO price of 13.33 pesos, but subsequently lost ground.