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EGR will integrate upstream asset acquisition, midstream logistics solutions, and commodity commercialization under a unified governance framework designed to meet the expectations of multinational investors Emerald Resources, the energy, mining, and commodities subsidiary of Emerald Group and LVC Global Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement to merge operations, forming …

JOHANNESBURG—Africa’s lifting and materials-handling sector is preparing to spotlight its top performers as nominations officially open for the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards. Following a successful inaugural event that established a new benchmark for the industry, the 2026 edition is scheduled to take place on 30 October at the Birchwood …

Quarterly activities reported for the last quarter of the year have recorded strong progress at Etango Uranium Project. The project developers Bannerman Energy says significant developments across a range of key work streams have been achieved. Brandon Munro, Bannerman Executive Chairman said the company is advancing towards a targeted positive …

The Zahid Group from Saudi Arabia has finalised its R23 billion acquisition of Barloworld, completing a landmark deal that will see the South African industrial group delist from the JSE and A2X and transition to private ownership under a Middle Eastern-led consortium. The acquisition was executed through Newco, a consortium …

Canadian miner Forsys Metals has announced drilling results from its extension and exploration drilling program at the Valencia deposit. The drilling program’s objective is to expand mineral resources within and adjacent to the Valencia main pit. “We are further encouraged by these results from both the Valencia Main deposit and …

By ANDREW VAN ZYL As leaders from across the minerals sector gather in Cape Town in February for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, they will be bringing with them a growing appreciation of the value of trust and collaboration. The theme of the Cape Town event this year – …

Andrada Mining’s third quarter operational performance results indicates the company is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the bull critical metals market. The emerging African critical minerals miner is optimistic exploration and development activities across the broader Erongo region continue to validate the company’s strategy to develop a hub for tin …

Frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally, Metso has invested in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The plant is expected to meet growing demand and improve service for its customers. By expanding its manufacturing …

Doubling its research output over the past two years has been a key factor in the improved global ranking of the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand. In its most recent Biennial Review, the school also reported that its growing research output between 2023 and 2024 …

The global mining sector is entering 2026 with significant M&A activity poised to reshape industry scale, portfolios, and regional influence. From gold and copper to critical minerals, strategic consolidation and portfolio realignment are accelerating, driven by rising commodity demand, electrification trends, and investor appetite for scale and efficiency. Anglo American …