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Exxaro has agreed to sell its 100% stake in Australia’s Moranbah South coking-coal project to Stanmore Resources for about R1.6bn, as it focuses on its South African coal, renewable-energy and manganese businesses.
EXXARO

Exxaro disposes of Australian JV with Anglo American for R1.6bn

Exxaro has agreed to sell its 100% stake in Australia’s Moranbah South coking-coal project to Stanmore Resources for about R1.6bn, as it focuses on its South African coal,…

  • Tawanda Karombo
3 min read
Explore how South Africa can transform its illegal mining crisis into a formal, productive sector that boosts the economy and protects infrastructure.
MINING

How illegal mining affects South Africa's infrastructure and economy

Explore how South Africa can transform its illegal mining crisis into a formal, productive sector that boosts the economy and protects infrastructure.

  • Bongani Mankewu
9 min read
Illegal mining and illicit trade are costing South Africa jobs, investment and potentially hundreds of billions of rand in lost tax revenue, prompting calls for a coordinated national response.
ILLEGAL

Illegal trade and mining expose the hidden cost of South Africa’s illicit economy

Illegal mining and illicit trade are costing South Africa jobs, investment and potentially hundreds of billions of rand in lost tax revenue, prompting calls for a coordinated…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Mining production decreased by 4.0% year-on-year in June 2026, according to Stats SA’s release on Thursday, the decrease in mining remains a concern as mining remains a major contributor to the economic sector and employer of individuals.
MINING INDUSTRY

The paradox of South Africa's mining industry: rising sales, declining production

Mining production fell 4% year on year in June, with PGMs, coal and iron ore leading the decline, even as mineral sales rose 27.2% on higher commodity values.

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
Dr Patrice Motsepe, founder snd chairman of African Rainbow Capital and African Rainbow Minerals
TANZANIA

Tanzanian court strikes off Pula Group's R3.55 billion case against African Rainbow Capital

African Rainbow Capital and Dr Patrice Motsepe successfully defend against a $195 million breach of non-disclosure agreements in Tanzania, as a court strikes off the case,…

  • Edward West
5 min read