South Africa
As of late March 2026, the silence echoing through the deep-level shafts of South Africa’s North West province is becoming deafening. Once the undisputed engine of the global precious metals market, South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGM) industry is now facing what its own leaders describe as an
South African Rand
The South African Rand (ZAR) is currently experiencing a robust period of strength, a phenomenon inextricably linked to the unprecedented surge in global gold prices. As of December 12, 2025, the precious metal has not only maintained its elevated position but has continued its upward trajectory, pulling the commodity-linked Rand
Sylvania Platinum
Sylvania Platinum (LSE: SLP) has kicked off its fiscal year 2026 with an exceptional performance, reporting a staggering 71% surge in Group EBITDA to $22.0 million for the first quarter ending September 30, 2025. This remarkable financial uplift is underpinned by record-breaking platinum group metals (PGM) production and strategic
South Africa
South Africa's economy is teetering on the edge, facing a critical juncture where a significant surge in fixed investment is not merely desirable but an urgent imperative to stave off deeper economic distress. As of late 2025, the nation grapples with persistently sluggish growth, with its Gross Domestic
Cryptocurrency
Sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly emerging as a global hotspot for cryptocurrency adoption, driven by a confluence of economic challenges and a digitally native population seeking alternative financial solutions. As of October 2025, the region has cemented its position as the third-fastest-growing crypto market worldwide, with on-chain value surging to over
Harmony Gold
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (JSE: HAR), traditionally a titan in the global gold production landscape, has officially completed its transformative US$1.01 billion acquisition of MAC Copper Limited, the owner of the high-grade CSA copper mine in New South Wales, Australia. This strategic move, finalized on October 24,
Shell
Shell's (NYSE: SHEL) ongoing legal challenge in South Africa against a landmark court ruling has cast a long shadow over the nation's aspirations for offshore oil and gas exploration. As of late October 2025, the energy giant, alongside the South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum
Tharisa
London, UK – October 22, 2025 – In the dynamic world of financial markets, identifying genuinely undervalued assets with significant growth potential is the holy grail for investors. Tharisa PLC (JSE: THA; LSE: THS), a unique co-producer of platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates, is increasingly catching the eye of analysts
Sibanye Gold
Johannesburg, South Africa – October 13, 2025 – Sibanye Gold (NYSE: SBSW) experienced a significant "gap up" in its share price today, opening substantially higher than its previous close and sending a ripple of optimism through the global gold mining sector. The surge, driven by a confluence of factors including
South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – October 10, 2025 – In a landmark move poised to reshape South Africa's telecommunications landscape, the Tech Credit Fund, a prominent subsidiary of Solcon Capital, has officially launched an R5 million (approximately $290,000 USD) credit facility. This significant financial injection is specifically earmarked to empower
South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – October 8, 2025 – As the price of gold breaches an unprecedented $4,000 per ounce, a wave of lament washes over South Africa. Once the undisputed titan of global gold production, the nation finds itself on the sidelines, largely unable to capitalize on a historic surge that
South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – October 8, 2025 – As the price of gold breaches an unprecedented $4,000 per ounce, a wave of lament washes over South Africa's mining sector. Duncan Wanblad, CEO of global mining giant Anglo American (LSE: AAL, JSE: AGL), has voiced a stark regret, highlighting the