Southern Africa
Mining news from South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana and the broader southern African region.
Mutambo sees data quality as key to safer underground mines
DOROTHY Mutambo, a Zimbabwean mining engineer now studying geotechnical engineering in the United States, draws on...
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Dubai praises Zimbabwe diamonds after major sale
Dubai praised Zimbabwe’s diamonds after 500,000 carats were sold through Trans Atlantic Gem Sales. ZCDC operates...
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U.S. buys 20% stake in Mozambique graphite mine
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation invested $46 million in Syrah Resources. The deal gives Washington...
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Ruthenium and tantalite prices climb on tight supply
Ruthenium and tantalite prices have risen to multi‑year highs on strong global demand. South Africa remains...
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Zambia says copper output will pass 1M tonnes in 2026
Zambia says copper production will pass 1 million tonnes in 2026. The rise is driven by...
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Glencore warns of shutdown as South Africa’s power crisis threatens ferrochrome jobs
Glencore says its South African ferrochrome smelters may shut down because electricity costs are too high....
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Zimbabwe central bank suspends gold retention policy for small miners
Zimbabwe central bank suspends new forex retention policy for small-scale gold miners. Move follows implementation problems...
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Caledonia Mining posts record 2025 results, advances Bilboes project
Caledonia Mining revenue up 46% to $267.7m in 2025. Profit after tax surged 193% to $67.5m,...
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Zimbabwe engineer Kachirekwa honoured at Entrepreneurs Network legacy awards
Dr Eng Edzai Kachirekwa honoured at ENZ Legacy Laureates Awards 2026. Power Giants Africa CEO praised...
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Mining strategy must reflect geological risk, Lusiyano says
Mining executive Thomas Lusiyano says mining strategy must account for geological risk. Exploration and mine development...
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