South African mining technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services has entered a reseller partnership with US-based aerospace and robotics company Starling Systems to introduce autonomous drone technology and aerial intelligence systems to African mining operations.
South African equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has signed an agreement to supply articulated dump trucks to Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas for distribution in the United States and Canada, with deliveries scheduled to begin in April 2027.
South African mine safety technology company Booyco Electronics has launched a Missing Person Locator (MPL) designed to help mines locate workers during underground emergencies, including fires and rockfalls.
Vedanta Zinc International has opened its R10-billion Gamsberg Phase II concentrator plant in South Africa’s Northern Cape, doubling the mine’s annual ore-processing capacity as the company considers further investment in local zinc refining.
De Beers has raised its 2026 diamond production target to 25–28 million carats, up from its initial forecast of 21–26 million carats, despite the suspension of operations at its Venetia mine in South Africa.
South Africa’s Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine has launched the first phase of its commercial monazite concentrate plant in the Western Cape, marking a move towards domestic processing of rare earth minerals.
Acquisition · PGMsNortham Platinum opens sale process after unsolicited approach, reportedly from Valterra—Announced
Financing · GoldHarmony Gold raises about R21bn in new multi-currency bank facilities$1.3bnCompleted
Disposal · DiamondsAnglo American picks Gareth Penny-led consortium as preferred bidder for De Beers$1bnAnnounced
Disposal · PGMsAnglo American sells its last 19.9% of Valterra Platinum for R44.1bn$2.5bnCompleted
ConsultationNersa extends consultation on electricity trading and wheeling rules
ConsultationParliament opens hearings on Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill
ConsultationDraft law proposes R100m fines and 30-year sentences for illegal mining
ConsultationCabinet releases revised Electricity Pricing Policy for comment
JSE: ARIDiversifiedAfrican Rainbow MineralsDiversified South African mining group founded in 2003 by Patrice Motsepe through a merger of his mining interests, making him one of the first black industrialists to control a major JSE-listed miner. Motsepe remains its non-executive chairman.JSE: AFTDiversifiedAfrimatDiversified South African materials and mining group founded in 2006 and listed on the JSE. It has expanded from construction aggregates into bulk commodities such as iron ore and manganese through a series of acquisitions.ManganeseAssmangUnlisted South African iron ore and manganese producer incorporated in 1935, owned in equal 50:50 shares by Assore and African Rainbow Minerals. It ranks among the country's largest exporters of both commodities.
JSE: DRDGoldDRDGoldSouth African gold producer, formerly Durban Roodepoort Deep, that specialises in retreating gold from historic surface tailings rather than conventional underground mining. Sibanye-Stillwater holds a 50.1% majority stake in the company.
