Mining & Construction

Harmony Gold Posts Record Dividend as It Builds a Gold-and-Copper Future

Industry Magazines Christine Mawson -
Harmony Gold is returning a record R8.1 billion to shareholders after a strong FY2026, as surging gold prices boost earnings and copper expansion reshapes the miner’s growth strategy and investment outlook.

South Africa Prioritises 9.6GW of Battery Storage and Gas-to-Power in New Electricity Procurement Drive

Business Tiana du Plessis -
South Africa’s new 2026–2037 electricity procurement plan prioritises 4.6GW battery storage and 5GW gas-to-power, creating major potential opportunities for construction, engineering, infrastructure investors, equipment suppliers and mining.
spot_imgspot_img

South Africa’s Platinum Mining Sector Accelerates Mechanisation as Sibanye-Stillwater Invests in Siphumelele

Business Memory Matarira -
South Africa’s platinum mining sector is accelerating mechanisation, with Sibanye-Stillwater ordering specialised Epiroc underground equipment for Siphumelele, targeting improved safety, productivity and mine-life extension through advanced technology and specialised machinery.

South Africa Opens a New Chapter for Transmission Construction as Private Sector Enters National Grid Expansion

Business Memory Matarira -
South Africa is advancing its Independent Transmission Projects Programme, opening opportunities for private-sector investment, construction and engineering firms as government targets 1,164 kilometres of new transmission infrastructure to strengthen the national electricity grid.

Northam Platinum Opens Strategic Process Amid Unsolicited Approach, Signalling Possible PGM Consolidation

Business Memory Matarira -
Northam Platinum has launched a formal competitive process following an unsolicited approach from a major South African PGM producer. The development could reshape industry consolidation as Northam advances its Vision 2031 growth strategy.

Afrimat Construction Index rebounds in second quarter of 2026

Business Memory Matarira -
South Africa’s construction sector recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase in Q2 2026, with 95,000 jobs added year-on-year. Rising building-material production, sales and infrastructure activity signal strengthening momentum across the sector.

Hive Hydrogen South Africa Hands Técnicas Reunidas the Keys to Its $5.8bn Green Ammonia Plant

Business Memory Matarira -
Hive Hydrogen South Africa awards Técnicas Reunidas the FEED contract for its $5.8bn green ammonia plant in Nelson Mandela Bay, targeting one million tons of annual output and positioning South Africa as a global green hydrogen contender.

Pan African Resources Charts R3.68 Billion Growth Path With Soweto Gold Tailings Project

Business Nicholas Geza -
Pan African Resources completed its Soweto Tailings Retreatment feasibility study, targeting 35,000–40,000 oz gold annually over 15 years. Capital cost: R3.68 billion, NPV R1.85 billion. Final investment decision expected December 2026, alongside environmental rehabilitation of West Rand tailings.
Load more