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Rising Geopolitical Tensions Create New Opportunities for South Africa’s Coal Industry. The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, creating unexpected
Severe flooding in Angola has forced the suspension of rail operations along the critical Lobito Corridor, disrupting a major export route for copper and cobalt from Central Africa. Heavy rains
By Jayden Bagshaw Coal exports from South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) increased by 11% in 2025 to 57.66 million metric tonnes—their highest level in four years—following improvements in
South Africa has become Israel’s leading supplier of thermal coal after Colombia enacted a full ban on coal exports to the country, reshaping trade flows in a market already under
Safety is paramount in every responsible mining operation, yet certain geological conditions, such as reactive ground and hot-holes, pose significant challenges, particularly in the coal sector. Edward Felix, Regional Manager
Becker Mining South Africa – specialists in safety, energy distribution and communications technologies for the mining sector – has recently launched a new generation energy distribution system that has been
No serious injuries have been reported and the accident is under investigation. Image: Bloomberg Two trains collided on a key South Africa mining-export line, closing a route plagued by issues