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Saudi Tadawul Group CEO Khalid Alhussan and JSE group CEO Leila Fourie

Saudi, Johannesburg stock exchanges partner to advance new instruments, market access

Published: 03 May 24

The JSE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Tadawul Group (STG), aimed at enhancing financial market collaboration and bolstering economic ties between South Africa and Saudi Arabia. The agreement serves as a catalyst for growth, innovation and technological advancement in both markets, supported by a shared vision for future prosperity, says JSE group CEO Leila Fourie.

O3 terminates option to acquire Aurbel mill

Published: 03 May 24

Exploration and development company O3 Mining has terminated its option with Eldorado Gold to acquire the Aurbel mill, which is located about 10 km from its Alpha property in Quebec. In 2022, O3 Mining was granted an option to acquire the mill, tailings and associated permits for C$5-million and annual maintenance costs of C$87 500 a year to maintain the mill during the option term.

South African citizens voting in a previous election

Next South African government has tough reform job, Moody’s says

Published: 03 May 24

South Africa may struggle to make much more progress on resolving the country’s longstanding challenges if a coalition government emerges after elections this month, Moody’s Investors Service cautioned. “These include stimulating years of sluggish economic growth, curbing chronic power shortages and reducing very high unemployment,” said Aurelien Mali, vice president - senior credit officer at Moody’s. “The current government has made incremental progress on these issues.”

Anglo American boosts London's FTSE 100 to near record high

Published: 03 May 24

Britain's FTSE 100 opened near record highs on Friday, boosted by Anglo American after Reuters reported Glencore is exploring an approach for the miner, while Diageo advanced after naming a new chief financial officer. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.3% by 0709 GMT, a whisker away from a record high, and is set for a second straight week of gains.

Zimbabwe's sole nickel mine placed under administration

Published: 03 May 24

Zimbabwe's only operating nickel mine was on Thursday placed under administration, according to a government notice, seven months after halting production due to equipment failure and low prices. Zimbabwe's government owns 70% of Bindura Nickel Corporation's Trojan Nickel Mine which employs about 1 100 people according to Bindura's latest annual report.

Value creation, exploration, Harmony Gold projects make headlines

Published: 03 May 24

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Barrick's recently revealed first quarter results where discovery and development were punted as the true drivers of value creation in mining; South Africa’s struggling economy, which could benefit relatively quickly from getting exploration going at pace; and Harmony Gold’s key South African gold projects and its Australian copper project.