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A coal-fired power plant operated by Eskom Draft IRP 2023 lacks environmental, health, climate commitments, says Life After Coal
Published: 27 Mar 24
Coal phase-out campaign the Life After Coal Campaign, in its comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023, said the plan has fundamental flaws and expressed skepticism in the plan's ability to ensure cost-effective electricity supply, energy security and to uphold the Constitutional right to live in a healthy environment. “The IRP 2023 does not, in real terms, commit to a least-cost pathway and instead opts for expensive technology and fuel choices. This will perpetuate energy poverty, and make essential services for poor communities even more unaffordable and impact on local economies,” said environmental justice organisation Earthlife Africa director Makoma Lekalakala.
Mineral sands Kazera readies for production of heavy mineral sands, diamonds
Published: 27 Mar 24
Aim-listed Kazera Global has been using funds from the ongoing sale of African Tantalum (Aftan) to put in place plant, staff and equipment at the Whale Head and Deep Blue projects, in South Africa, ahead of starting operations. In an update to shareholders on the company’s performance for the six months ended December 31, Kazera says it expects a granted permit for the Whale Head project from the South African authorities by the end of April, while talks with potential customers progress in the meantime.
Endeavour's Ity mine Endeavour assures shareholders of its internal controls, posts lower earnings
Published: 27 Mar 24
London- and Toronto-listed Endeavour Mining has assured shareholders that the board’s audit committee has determined that there are no material weaknesses in the group’s internal controls over financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures. This follows the termination, in January, of former president and CEO Sébastien de Montessus amid allegations of misconduct.
Glasfit, Arrive Alive form partnership to boost road safety awareness
Published: 27 Mar 24
Automotive glass fitting and repair services company Glasfit and road safety initiative Arrive Alive have announced a partnership to enhance road safety. The collaboration is part of the partners' commitment to making South African roads safer for everyone, especially ahead of the busy Easter weekend.
Kropz Elandsfontein Kropz secures R170m loan facility
Published: 27 Mar 24
Aim-listed phosphate producer and developer Kropz’s subsidiary Kropz Elandsfontein has secured a R170-million loan facility from ARC Fund. The loan will be used by Kropz Elandsfontein to fund its cash flow and operational expenditure needs.
An image of Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine Kumba’s Sishen, Kolomela mines achieve IRMA 75 performance on responsible mining standard
Published: 27 Mar 24
Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen and Kolomela mines, in South Africa, have been assessed against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance’s (IRMA’s) comprehensive mining standard, achieving the IRMA 75 level of performance. The IRMA 75 achievement level means that environmental resources management certification and verification confirmed that the operations at least substantially met all 40 critical requirements of the IRMA Standard, as well as at least 75% of the standard’s criteria in each of the four principle areas: social responsibility, environmental responsibility, business integrity and planning for positive legacies.
PPC factory PPC’s Zimbabwe business flourishes while South African, Botswana businesses flounder
Published: 27 Mar 24
Revenue growth in cement producer PPC’s South Africa and Botswana cement businesses was driven by price increases during the ten months ended January 31, positively offsetting the declining sales volumes experienced in the six months to September 30, 2023. In an operational update issued on March 27, PPC said its overall group revenue increased by 27.6% for the ten-month period, although this was driven mainly by continued strong growth in its Zimbabwe operations relative to the low base in the comparable period in 2022.
Hyphen, Eva mine, ferrochrome price make headlines Hyphen, Eva mine, ferrochrome price make headlines Has Video
Published: 27 Mar 24
This week on Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the boost that Namibia’s $10-billion Hyphen development scheme has received from Germany; Harmony’s Eva copper mine being granted special prescribed status in Australia;and the ferrochrome benchmark price settling higher.  
RMB advises Royal Bafokeng on the proposed acquisition of Swiftnet
Published: 27 Mar 24
Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) has entered into a transaction agreement alongside Actis to jointly acquire 100% of independent owners, operators and developers of mast and tower infrastructure Swiftnet from Telkom South Africa, with RMB acting as financial adviser to RBH on the transaction. With an enterprise value of R6.75-billion, it is one of the largest tower transactions in South Africa to date by deal value.
Resources Watch Resources Watch Has Video
Published: 27 Mar 24
This week: Stage set for mining explosives centenarian to capture global top-three spot, Copper 360 output set to quickly double on Nama Copper acquisition and, RBCT, TFR show that private-public collaboration can work very well – Menar
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