The MiningWrap BriefNo. 35
Marikana marks 14 years with renewed calls for a memorial day
The week in African mining — 13 August 2026.
1Safety & ESGMarikana marks 14 years with renewed calls for a memorial dayOn the 14th anniversary of the Marikana shootings, unions and political parties renewed calls for President Ramaphosa to declare 16 August an official memorial day, saying affected families remain without closure.
2Manganese & ChromeJapan overtakes rivals as China pulls back from SA ferrochromeSouth Africa's high-carbon ferrochrome exports fell 20.8% in July 2026 as Chinese purchases dropped 27.2% month on month, while Japan's imports jumped to overtake Italy and South Korea as the second-largest buyer.
3ExplorationToubani Resources draws down first funding tranche as Kobada construction advancesToubani Resources has drawn down an initial $25 million under its Kobada project funding package, with construction of the Mali gold mine progressing on multiple fronts.
4GoldZimbabwe delivers 26 tonnes of gold in seven months as June peaksZimbabwe's gold deliveries reached 26.05 tonnes in January to July 2026, ahead of 24.31 tonnes a year earlier, with small-scale and artisanal miners supplying 18.4 tonnes.
5Iron OreKumba agrees year-long supply deal with China's state iron ore buyerKumba Iron Ore will supply iron ore to steel mills in the China Mineral Resources Group network from April 2026 to March 2027, under a contract Bloomberg estimates could cover 8 to 10 million tonnes.
Where prices closed
Gold $4,363.60/oz · Platinum $1,725.20/oz · Copper $14,534/t