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South Africa business activity falls in June, S&P PMI shows

Published: 03 Jul 24

South African private sector activity fell in June as output and new orders slipped on uncertainty over the outcome of an election held in May, a survey showed on Wednesday. The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.2 in June from 50.4 in May. A reading below 50 indicates contraction.

Decision to impose duties on PV modules met with mixture of surprise and support

Published: 03 Jul 24

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has expressed surprise at government’s decision to introduce a 10% import duty and rebate on “photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels” in the absence of consultations with domestic consumers. The trade measure has also been implemented ahead of the formal launch of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), which is meant to guide the industrialisation of renewable-energy value chains. The launch of SAREM is believed to be imminent, with some of the contents of the plan having already been reported in the media.

The Gonneville project is situated on farmland, about 70 km from Perth.

Chalice and Mitsubishi explore collaboration on Australian PGE, nickel project

Published: 03 Jul 24

Australian company Chalice Mining will collaborate with Japanese major Mitsubishi on the Gonneville platinum group element (PGE)/nickel/copper/cobalt project, in Western Australia. In terms of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), Chalice and Mitsubishi will explore the possibility of a potential binding partnership following the completion of a prefeasibility study (PFS) next year.

Ore from Trident will be processed at the Plutonic plant

Catalyst slashes Trident capex with new development approach

Published: 03 Jul 24

Gold miner Calayst Metals has unveiled a new development approach for the Trident deposit that more than halves preproduction capital and lowers the mine’s development risk. At the centre of the new development strategy is a small openpit, in which the Trident underground portal will be established.

Ramelius enters into new A$175m revolving debt facility

Published: 03 Jul 24

Gold miner Ramelius Resources on Wednesday announced an A$175-million revolving corporate facility as an upsized replacement to a previous A$100-million. The Western Australian gold producer has executive a syndicated facility agreement with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank, Natixis CIB, and Westpac Banking Group.

Rio Tinto builds off-grid solar plant in Canada’s North

Published: 03 Jul 24

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has completed installation of a 3.5 MW capacity solar power plant at the Diavik mine, in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The project represents the largest off-grid solar power plant across Canada’s territories.

Anglo considers options to sell coal assets after Australia fire

Published: 03 Jul 24

Anglo American is considering options to push ahead with a sale of its coal business after an explosion at its flagship Australian mine, including the possibility of selling individual assets or excluding the damaged operation from a potential deal. The plan to exit coal formed part of a dramatic restructuring program announced earlier this year by Anglo, as the London-based miner was trying to fend off a takeover pursuit by larger rival BHP Group.

First Quantum jumps 5% on Panama plans for mine environmental audit

Published: 03 Jul 24

Shares of Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals closed 5% higher on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday after Panama said it would conduct an environmental audit of the company's Cobre Panama mine to decide whether it can safely reopen. Panama's government ordered the closure of the Cobre Panama mine, one of the newest and biggest copper mines in the world, in December after protests calling for more environmental protections erupted across the country and a court ruling deemed the contract to run the mine unconstitutional.

111 employees, 1 130 contractor employees impacted by Sibanye gold operation restructuring

Published: 02 Jul 24

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that 111 employees and 1 130 contractor employees have been retrenched as a result of the restructuring of its South African gold operations. Sibanye has concluded consultations with stakeholders in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act.

Fireblade Aviation prepares for growth in private aviation

Published: 02 Jul 24

Private aviation company Fireblade Aviation has positioned each of its divisions to grow as international demand for aviation resources increases, particularly private aviation over the past three to four years. "We are seeing an upward trend in international travellers, including from Asia and the Middle East in addition to growth in travellers from the US and Europe," Fireblade Aviation MD Leigh Kretzschmar said during a tour of its OR Tambo International Airport-based facilities on July 2.