Podcasts about Northern Cape

The African National Congress (ANC) had a strong by-election night last night. In this interview with BizNews, Election Analyst Wayne Sussman says it was “either their second best night or you could say equal their best night since 2024.” In Soweto, they had “resolute” support - despite uMkhonto weSizwe's MKP) Floyd Shivambo and Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) campaigning there. The ANC also had “solid” support in the uMgungundlovu district, (the second most populous district in KwaZulu-Natal) where, in 2024, MKP won 50% of the vote. And the ANC withstood an onslaught from the Patriotic Alliance (PA) and the Namakwa Civic Movement to clock up another win in the Northern Cape, where - since the 2024 election - it has won four wards off opposition parties. Sussman identifies Premier Zamani Saul as a possible future party leader. “If I…was the ANC, I would look strongly, not just at him for a leader at the next National Elective Congress, but also someone who's clearly doing something right…” As for the Democratic Alliance (DA) holding on to a ward Stellenbosch, he notes the 7% voter turn-out and points out that “they have some work to do”. Sussman also shares his take on the most competitive races in the next round of by-elections on May 28.

Freelance journalist Andrew Thompson joins John Maytham to share South Africa's most intriguing pit stops for an Easter road trip. The two dive into some of the lesser-known, must-visit spots scattered along the country’s highways — from the towering Big Pineapple in Bathurst to the surreal sculpture garden of the Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode, I dive into the fascinating world of South Africa's indigenous antelope species—breaking down which species naturally belong to each province before the rise of game farming and wildlife relocation. From the elusive nyala of KwaZulu-Natal to the iconic springbok of the Northern Cape, we explore how conservation, commercialization, and habitat management have reshaped the natural range of our wildlife. I also touch on the Cape buffalo's true homeland and discuss species like sable, lechwe, and bontebok—some native, some introduced, and all important to our hunting heritage.

The Draadkar Grand Prix is an annual event held in the Northern Cape town of Philipstown, designed to spotlight the youth in the area. This exciting race, a highlight of the summer calendar in the heart of the Bo-Karoo, features children of all ages competing in their homemade wire cars. The visionary behind the Draadkar Grand Prix, Kay Fourie, is a local artist who initiated the event 15 years ago to provide a meaningful activity for children in the community. Fourie shared with Biznews that many children in the area come from underprivileged backgrounds, and there is a lack of entertainment options, coupled with numerous temptations. To address this, she is currently developing a plan to expand beyond the annual event, which takes place on 13 September this year by offering workshops and art lessons throughout the year.

Orion Minerals Ltd (ASX:ORN, JSE:ORN) managing director and CEO Errol Smart talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the completion of definitive feasibility studies (DFS) for both the company's flagship Prieska copper-zinc project and the Flat Mines project at its Okiep copper project. Smart described this as a pivotal moment, noting, “It's taken us eight years now to put them together… but it's really a great outcome for us.” The studies confirm robust development pathways for both operations in South Africa's Northern Cape, with both projects fully permitted and development-ready. Smart said Orion is in a unique position globally, with capital intensity figures below key industry benchmarks. The combined production profile is expected to deliver 30,000 tonnes of copper annually at around $9,500 per tonne capital intensity, placing the company in the lower quartile of the cost curve. The Prieska project will follow a two-phase development plan, with a modest $25 million start-up operation set to begin production within 13 months, followed by a ramp-up to full-scale output. Smart also confirmed that discussions are underway with strategic partners, including the Industrial Development Corporation and offtake-related financiers. He highlighted that smelters and traders are actively seeking long-term copper supply, saying, “We represent a very interesting opportunity for them, with certainty.” Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more company updates and interviews. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #OrionMinerals #CopperMining #PrieskaProject #OkiepProject #BaseMetals #MiningInvestment #FeasibilityStudy #SouthAfricaMining #CopperProduction #ZincProduction

The EFF in the Northern Cape has launched a scathing attack on the predominantly Afrikaans town of Orania, calling into question its very existence. This despite the Constitution's guarantee of self-determination for cultural groups. The party aims to pressure provincial and national governments to rethink their stance on Orania's existence and its right to self-determination. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jooste Strydom, Head of the Orania Movement, to shed light on this contentious issue

Half of the world's population cannot enjoy the night sky due to light pollution. Fortunately, South Africa has a significant geographic advantage, allowing us to experience our stunning night skies. The country aims to leverage this with its substantial investment in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a multi-billion-dollar initiative to construct the world's largest telescope. In an interview with Biznews, Shamilla Chettiar, the Deputy Director-General of the South African Department of Tourism, said that R352 million will be allocated to the project in the Northern Cape to stimulate economic growth and combat unemployment. Dr. Chettiar said that Sutherland, home to the largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, has seen a surge in tourism, generating R50 million annually for the region. A Science Exploratorium will be established in Carnarvon, where the SKA is located, and the astro-tourism strategy will include the indigenous storytelling traditions of the San people

Northern Cape police are looking for two men suspects who robbed private mortuary in Kuruman and stole of three corpses. Police say two men entered the guard room of the funeral parlour, assaulted, blindfolded and tied up a security guard and stolen three bodies. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Terence Maloi, whose brother's body was stolen

The Barkly West Magistrate's Court in the Northern Cape has set aside three days for the culpable homicide case against the partner of the late Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, who died last year. Mokgoro was seriously injured in a car crash in April 2023 and was incapacitated until she passed away a year later. Her partner faces charges of negligent driving and culpable homicide. Jon Gericke spoke to SABC reporter, Thabiso Radebe

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Rotary International's District 9350, which includes over 80 clubs across the Western and Northern Cape of South Africa, Angola, and Namibia, is celebrating a big milestone—100 years of making a real difference in local communities. To kick off this special centenary celebration, they’ve launched an awareness campaign called 'ACT4IMPACT'. ACT4IMPACT is a call to action for people of all ages to become community change makers. The campaign aims to inspire individuals to take action and build a community committed to lasting impact through service. Rotary District 9350 Governor Stephen Young shares more now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Cape Schools Struggle as Education Department Fails Commitments by Radio Islam

Despite decades of legal battles to secure land and mining rights, the people of the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape, remain bereft of a share in the mining wealth, under their ancestral lands, says Protect the West Coast. The !Ama Community marched (two days ago) to the CPA offices in Alexander Bay to handover their memorandum and voice their grievances. We now go to Steve Pike of Protect the West Coast to hear their storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I can honestly say that one of the things I am most grateful for is being a hunter and the incredible community that comes with it. As hunters we all share a connection and love for the outdoors and an appreciation for one another, we enjoy swapping stories, meeting new hunters, seeing trophy photos and sitting round a fire talking absolute rubbish with a few cold ones. When Alan contacted me to say he was enjoying the Podcast and that his hunting lease was just down the road from the ranch I work on, I asked him if he wanted to record an episode to share his experience of hunting in South Africa, and he said, "Sure!" That's why I am thankful for being a hunter.   Remember to Rate & Review the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you would like to share your stories on the podcast, then reach out to me by email: Jonomchugh@gmail.com  

Story Ark is a year-long journalistic project where science writer Leonie Joubert travels around South Africa in search of remote and often ‘invisible' places to find the untold stories of how the climate crisis is unfolding on our doorstep, in our lifetime. This particular story is set in the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape province.  Leonie joins us on the line now for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While on the road you have come to expect some unique Round-Ups. Currently Robbie is in South Africa doing some pre-planning around some up and coming documentaries. While traveling around South Africa Robbie landed in the middle of nowhere in the Northern Cape of South Africa in a town called Phillipstown. There Robbie met long time supporters Oliver, Carl and Gustav from their new hunting operation in the Karoo of the Northern Cape. This operation covers over 70,000 acres of low fence sheep farming that has abundant wildlife. They discuss managing wildlife in South Africa, how the operation came about, their support for Blood Origins as a conservation club member, and more! Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! MTN Tough: https://mtntough.com/pages/toughfest  Dog & Gun Coffee: https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/  Big Chino Outfitters: https://www.bigchinooutfitters.com/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Portfolio Committee on Health has resumed public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill in the Northern Cape, running from today until Sunday. These hearings are part of the final two hearings, with the other taking place in KwaZulu-Natal. The proposed bill seeks to strengthen public health protection measures. To discuss these developments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Sibongiseni Dlhomo, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health

Orion Minerals Ltd (ASX: ORN, JSE:ORN) managing director and CEO Errol Smart joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to discuss progress on feasibility studies for the Prieska Copper-Zinc Mine (PCZM) and Okiep Copper Project (OCP) in South Africa's Northern Cape. This comes as the company appointed Nick Fouche as PCZM project director and LMMS Consultants for optimisation work. Fouche, a seasoned mining executive with experience in developing significant mining projects, previously led Palabora Mining Company's growth. His role at Orion focuses on optimising PCZM's design and scheduling. Australian-based LMMS Consultants, experienced in international and South African projects, will assist in refining the PCZM feasibility study, aiming to improve mine scheduling and design through expert guidance. Key LMMS consultants Joe Luxford and Doug Syme have been instrumental in similar South African projects, contributing experience in the local operational landscape. A recent internal review of PCZM identified potential enhancements through optimisation with the ongoing work set for completion this quarter. The optimised feasibility study is now expected in early 2025. Smart emphasised the importance of optimising the mine design to enhance ore recovery and financial returns. Concurrently, the feasibility study for OCP's Flat Mines Project remains on schedule for review in November 2024, with delivery by year-end. #ProactiveInvestors #OrionMinerals #ASX #JSE #MiningUpdates, #CopperZincMining, #PrieskaProject, #OkiepProject, #FeasibilityStudy, #NorthernCapeMining, #NickFouche, #LMMSConsultants, #SouthAfricanMining, #MineOptimisation, #CopperMining, #ZincMining, #ProjectDevelopment, #ErrolSmart, #MiningIndustry, #Engineering, #MiningConsultants, #ResourceOptimisation, #LongTermMining

Recent incidents of food-borne illnesses in Gauteng and Mpumalanga, North West, Limpopo and Northern Cape in schools and township communities have raised concerns about food safety. Several learners have lost their lives in the past two months and many others have fallen ill after consuming potentially contaminated snacks and food. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - Health Minister and David Nemakonde,General Secretary of the SA Institute of Environmental Health - SAIEH 

The community of Galeshewe in the Northern Cape is calling for the closure of foreign owned spaza shops across Kimberley. This following an alleged poisoning incident after a young girl and her uncle consumed bread they purchased at a spaza shop and fell ill. The girl died and her uncle is fighting for his life in hospital. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Karabo Sinyoko and Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi

The Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says is a bit concerned about the inclement weather.  The South African Weather Service (Saws) is warning of more heavy rains over parts of the country on Monday. Saws has issued an Orange Level 6 warning of disruptive rain along the country's coastal areas between Port Alfred and Richards Bay. A Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms has also been issued for most parts of KwaZulu-Natal, southern-western parts of Mpumalanga, Gauteng as well as the Free State, North West and the extreme north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape. Gwarube says they are keeping a close eye on the weather. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC meteorologist, Joe Guy Chabata

The Department of Water and Sanitation is advising communities and water users along the Harts and Vaal rivers in the North West and Northern Cape provinces to be careful in the use of untreated water from the rivers. This after routine raw water sampling from Christiana downstream indicated the presence of cholera. The samples were taken from Wentzel dam, Schweizer Reneke, Christiana, Barkley West Caravan park and Douglas weir. Communities are advised not to drink or come into contact with the raw water from the rivers. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo 

Our fitness presenter and mental health coach explored the breathtaking landscapes of the Northern Cape with thrilling outdoor activities like hiking, river rafting, and sandboarding. Dive into the world of astro-tourism, where stargazing not only captivates your senses but also enhances mental health and well-being. Join Liezel to uncover how connecting with nature and engaging in community experiences can transform your outlook on life. Discover the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility in this stunning region of South Africa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 MEC Economic Development in Northern Cape VENUS Blennies followed by Deputy minister science & innovation Nomalungelo Gina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Imraan Patel Deputy minister science and innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Weather Service has issued a level 6 warning for the province of KwaZulu-Natal while a level  2 warning has been issued for the north-western side of the country. Disruptive snow and rain can expected in the midlands of KZN while damaging winds are forecasted for the Northern Cape, the North West and the Free State province. Udo Carelse spoke to SABC meteorologist, Joel Guy Chabata...

How do we address the escalating cancer crisis in South Africa? Recent reports shed light on the distressing reality that individuals diagnosed with cancer, dependent on an overburdened public health system, often face extended waiting periods or impossible distances that prevent them from accessing life-saving treatment. Yet in the Northern Cape, a remarkable success story has quietly unfolded over the last five years, impacting the lives of hundreds of cancer patients and demonstrating that the way to bring better health to the public on a macro scale may be to focus on practical micro solutions that, once proven, can be replicated around the country. It arises out of a collaboration between the Northern Cape Department of Health, Kimberley's Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital and private sector oncology service provider, Icon Oncology, with the shared goal of delivering the best possible care for patients needing radiotherapy services - which were previously far from home. Dr Ernst Marais,Icon Oncology COO joins us on the line for more on the oncology treatment gap in the public healthcare system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Cape Province, in collaboration with Who Am I Who Are We SA (WAI-WAW) and the Indigenous First Nation Advocacy South Africa (IFNASA), is set to host its Inaugural Skills Career Dialogue and Exhibition in Olifanthoek on the 18th of September. This event aims to introduce young people from the Northern Cape to various skills, enabling them to meet the critical skills requirements in different sectors. Elvis Presslin spoke to Anthony Phillip Williams, Executive Chairperson of Who Am I Who Are We SA, to discuss opportunities in skills development, resource rights, and cultural identity restoration

If you're passionate about the creative industry, don't miss this engaging discussion on Vuka Online! In this episode Dr Mo chats to Elcardo Chulu, a director and playwright, and CEO of the Masakhane Arts Centre. Elcardo is celebrated for his works like “Silence in the Dark” presented in Ghana by Heritage of Africa. His accolades include an honorary theatre award and the best stage production at the Northern Cape awards for his play “Desperate.”

Captain Ingar Lorentsen, who commands  MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about his recently renovated ship, which cruises on Hurtigruten's Svalbard Express and Northern Cape itineraries. Capt. Lorentsen details the main features of this beautiful ship and where it sails. From the northmost town in the world to Norwegian fjords and coast communities, MS Trollfjord offers one of the most spectacular and scenic cruises in the world. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

UFO researcher Jon Stewart revealed this week the probable location that the U.S. government at one time would transport extraterrestrial crash survivors to for study. The Majestic-12 Special Operations Manual - which was leaked to UFO researcher Don Berliner in 1994 - included the abbreviation BBS as the place MJ-12 teams would take living extraterrestrials that survived UFO crashes. Stewart reported this week that BBS likely stands for Bermuda Biological Station, a marine biological research facility that has ties to major universities, the federal Atomic Energy Commission and the U.S. Navy. Links/Sources: Alien BOMBSHELL!!! Where the govt took LIVE aliens in the 50's-70's!!! (youtube.com) The Manual - SOM1-01 (specialoperationsmanual.com) THE BERMUDA BIOLOGICAL STATION FOR RESEARCH | Integrative and Comparative Biology | Oxford Academic (oup.com) Korean War Battlefield UFO Encounter (nicap.org) The time dozens of Korean service members claimed a UFO made them sick (wearethemighty.com) Loxton, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa (luforu.org) Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support

UFO researcher Jon Stewart revealed this week the probable location that the U.S. government at one time would transport extraterrestrial crash survivors to for study. The Majestic-12 Special Operations Manual - which was leaked to UFO researcher Don Berliner in 1994 - included the abbreviation BBS as the place MJ-12 teams would take living extraterrestrials that survived UFO crashes. Stewart reported this week that BBS likely stands for Bermuda Biological Station, a marine biological research facility that has ties to major universities, the federal Atomic Energy Commission and the U.S. Navy. Links/Sources: Alien BOMBSHELL!!! Where the govt took LIVE aliens in the 50's-70's!!! (youtube.com) The Manual - SOM1-01 (specialoperationsmanual.com) THE BERMUDA BIOLOGICAL STATION FOR RESEARCH | Integrative and Comparative Biology | Oxford Academic (oup.com) Korean War Battlefield UFO Encounter (nicap.org) The time dozens of Korean service members claimed a UFO made them sick (wearethemighty.com) Loxton, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa (luforu.org) Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support

Joost Strydom is CEO of the Orania Movement. I spoke with him about Orania's plans and policies, how Orania is perceived by the media and also the memorandum of understanding that is soon to be signed between Orania and the Northern Cape government.

    Clement Manyathela speaks to Premier Zamani Saul to get clarity of where the ANC in the Northern Cape stands with its discussions for coalitions in the Province. He also provided clarity on discussions happening with regards to the recognition of Orania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tshidi Madia, EWN Journalist, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to share insights on the latest coalition developments, namely The ANC in the Northern Cape announcing it has found a coalition partner to help govern the province, but refuses to reveal the name of the party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EWN Reporter Bernadette Wicks discussed what people in the Northern Cape believe about the impending elections, how the community feels overlooked by the government, and the mindset of people in Orania regarding voting and posters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A private education giant has fallen, leaving devastated students and parents in its wake. The ANC finds itself between a rock and a hard place as the National Speaker faces arrest. Later, we reflect on a few stories that made us question reality. And how an invasive plant is bringing hope to families in the Northern Cape.

Matete Thulare from RMB comments on Implats's challenging financial results as the company reduces production. Jan Nelson of Copper 360 discusses recent sampling outcomes and provides insights into the history of copper mining in the Northern Cape. Simon shares his perspective on bitcoin as it approaches record highs.

On April 6th 2012, the small, sleepy and rural hamlet of Griekwastad, would be rocked by a triple murder. A 15 year old boy ran into the police station shouting that his parents and sister had been killed.  It was a crime unlike anything anyone living there had experienced before, and a shocking investigation would begin to unravel. To this day, it remains one of the most notorious and controversial cases to come out of Northern Cape in South Africa. https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Sources

Minister of Water and Sanitation of South Africa Senzo Mchunu discussed the concern on the decline in water and sanitation in the country, whether the municipality is obliged by law to inform consumers about water that poses a health risk, and how some provinces like the Northern Cape and areas encouraged to boil water before consuming water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the arid province of the Northern Cape, a canal brings irrigation opportunities to local communities. For all the life that runs through that water, though, an almost equal amount of death is present. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In the arid province of the Northern Cape, a canal brings irrigation opportunities to local communities. For all the life that runs through that water, though, an almost equal amount of death is present. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this episode we chat to Errol Smart, managing director & CEO of Orion Minerals, who are a globally diversified metal explorer and developer which is on track to become a new generation base metals producer through the development of its flagship Prieska Copper-Zinc Project and its near-term Okiep Copper Project, both located in South Africa's Northern Cape. Errol is a geologist with significant industry experience across all aspects of exploration, mine development and operations with experience in precious and base metals and has been on a number of boards of companies listed on both the TSX and ASX. Errol shares the story of Orion Minerals, what they have achieved and what the outlook of the company mining in South Africa. KEY TAKEAWAYS Orion Minerals is a globally diversified metals explorer and developer focused on copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, platinum, gold, and silver. The company has acquired over 9,000 square kilometers of prospecting and mining rights in South Africa's Northern Cape, including the flagship Biscara copper zinc project and the OKEC copper project. Orion Minerals has secured innovative funding packages, including a convertible loan from the Industrial Development Corporation and a streaming and royalty finance package from Triple Flag, to support the development of their projects. The company is committed to ESG initiatives and has implemented various programs, such as water provision, skills training, enterprise development, and potential agricultural fertiliser production from mine water. BEST MOMENTS "We realised that the big boom was likely to be in the copper, the nickel, the zinc and the minerals that have now become known as the critical metal suite." "South Africa is the centre of African mining. Your skill set, your supply chain all works through South Africa." "We're busy installing pumps and pumping systems and the mining contractors are busy mobilising to sites so there's a whole lot of exciting activity happening at the moment." "We see ESG as an opportunity. The stuff that we do with our community, it really does warm your heart but it doesn't detract from value." "The future of mining is going to change. The minerals that are in demand are changing. There's a greater focus on some of the more obscure minerals and things that most people didn't even think of five years ago." VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/orion-minerals-ltd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OrionMineralsLtd/ Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/orionminerals?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

A sanctioned Russian oligarch, a multi-billion rand Manganese mine and the impoverished communities in the Northern Cape that should've benefited from a lucrative deal. We investigate why it all went wrong.

Before we begin today's piece, a quick reminder for those who might find themselves in the Scottish neck of the woods this August, I am doing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe all about gold.It's from August 4th to 20th at 2pm. Please come if you are in town- you can get tickets here.Plus an added bit of history: it takes place in the room in which Adam Smith wrote Wealth of Nations. Hopefully, I will see you there.And, if you would like me to speak at your event or to advertise on these pages, please drop me a line.Copper, they say, is the metal with a PHD in economics. Gold, eternal and indestructible, will protect your wealth. It might even give you safe passage into the afterlife, at least that's what the Ancient Egyptians thought. Zinc, on the other hand, stinks.That is the cruel verdict the poets of the investment world have bestowed on zinc, and there is plenty of truth to the maxim. In the spring of 2022, zinc was flirting with $4,500 a tonne. Here we are 14 months on and the price is down $2,000 - $2,400/t at time of writing. Not only does zinc stink, it sinks.It's a story common among metals, but zinc really has been bad. Amongst LME-traded metals only nickel has been worse.China's post-Covid bounceback was supposed to herald good times for metals investors. No such luck. Global demand for zinc fell by 4% last year, led by a decline of 6% in Chinese demand. The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) forecast supply shortfalls of 150,000 tonnes last October. For the first four months of 2023, it has just reported that the global market for refined zinc was in surplus by 138,000 tonnes. That's probably why the price of zinc keeps sinking.Zinc stockpiles at the London Metals Exchange (LME) were low at the start of the year, equivalent to less than two days' worth of global consumption.  While stockpiles are low, there is always a chance of supply shortages and then price spikes, but they have since quadrupled and spreads suggest further inventory is expected. It is hard to be bullish when there is no shortage of supply and no unusually large demand.Here, for your information, is a chart showing 50 years of zinc prices. That said there is a clear long-term trend since 2000 of higher lows.Just over $4,500/t was the all-time high in 2008, during a decade in which all raw materials boomed. You can see the barren commodities depression of the 1990s, by the end of which zinc had slid to $750/t; the incredible boom of the 2000s; more depression between 2011 and 2015.2016 and 2017 were good years for zinc - by then there was a considerable shortage in supply. Exploration and development budgets had been slashed almost to zero, and there were genuine shortages of the metal.Things turned down again in 2018, leading to an eventual low in 2020 at the height of the Covid panic below $2,000/t. It fell pretty much in tandem with emerging markets, as is often the way with commodities. Much of zinc's poor performance can be explained by its ties with steel. Zinc was caught in the crossfire of trade wars and, in particular, the tariffs on steel products. Coming out of 2020, however, it had a bonanza run, eventually peaking in early 2022 with quite some spike, caused by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. We were back near $4,500/t. Since then we have been in near free fall. It would appear the 2020 Covid-19 lows at 2,000/t are beckoning again.Around $2,400/t, however, most mines do not make money. Many actually lose.  A prolonged period around these levels will trigger output cuts. It's already starting to happen. For example, Sweden's Boliden (BOL.ST), recently put its cash-flow-negative Tara mine in Ireland under maintenance. 650 workers laid off. Closing a mine is not only damaging to communities, it is expensive. Such decisions are not taken lightly. But stinking zinc has its first victim. Tara is Europe's largest zinc mine, the eighth-largest in the world. Other mines will probably have to close too. There are thought to be 22 significant zinc mines outside China (including Tara) with all-in-sustaining costs higher than $2,400/t. This will lead to a shortage of supply and, eventually, price rises. Thus does the mining cycle of life - and death - continue to turn.Why do we need zinc?First isolated in India around the year 1300 (much earlier than in Europe), zinc now is the fourth most used metal in the world, after iron, copper and aluminium. Its main use is in the construction industry: the frames of buildings, bridges, roofs, staircases, beams and piping all contain zinc. A coating of zinc over iron or steel protects the metal beneath from rusting. It is also used in alloys (brass and bronze), in compounds with a range of applications, particularly in batteries – from everyday AAs and AAAs to silver-zinc batteries in aerospace – and, increasingly, in fertiliser.Around 60% of zinc usage is in the form of galvanised steel, which is widely used in the construction and automotive sectors. That is where demand has been weak. There is also a narrative emerging around zinc battery storage. Zinc batteries offer a wider operating temperature range, longer life, and a lower cost per kilowatt hour than today's leading batteries, including lithium.  The market for zinc is worth around $35bn a year. Numbers like that can be difficult to fathom, so to put $35bn in some kind of perspective, that's around double the size of the lead and silver markets, but about a fifth of the size of the copper market. You guessed it. China is, by some margin, the world's largest producer (33% of global production), the world's largest refiner and the world's largest consumer.After China, the next biggest producers are Peru, Australia, India, the US and Mexico. Australia, however, has by some margin the largest reserves.Just below 40% of zinc production derives from recycled or secondary zinc, especially from galvanised steel and batteries. (Galvanised steel tends to have a long shelf life). This is a tight market so it does not take a lot to knock it off balance. But both supply and demand have been pretty much in tandem this last decade, apart from a wobble in 2016-17.Zinc's time will come. But I'm not of the view that now is that time. That said, fortune favours the prepared. Bear markets are the time to get ready, to do your research, to work out the best ways to play the zinc game, so that you are ready to pull the trigger when we reach that inevitable point when demand increases and there is not the supply to meet it.How to invest in zincThere are a range of ways to play zinc. WisdomTree offers a London-listed ETF, (LSE:ZINC) , or you can spreadbet the price (which has its own considerable risks attached, and I'd avoid doing so unless you know what you are doing). The large miners are another option, but none are pure plays. Glencore (LSE:GLEN) is by some margin the world's largest producer, followed by Hindustan Zinc (Mumbai:HINDZINC), Teck Resources (TSX:TECK) and Zijin Mining (SHAGHAI:601899). BHP Billiton (LSE: BLT), Vedanta (LSE: VED) and Sweden's Boliden (BOL.ST) are other options.The largest mine in the world is in Algeria, the Ghazaouet Mine. Teck owns the next largest, the Red Dog Mine in Alaska. Vedanta own two of the “top ten”: the Rampura Agucha Mine in Rajasthan, India and the Gamsberg Project in Northern Cape, South Africa. Glencore also has two of the top ten - the Mount Isa Zinc Mine Queensland, Australia and the McArthur River Mine in Northern Territory, Australia. As zinc often occurs with lead and silver, the largest silver producers often have significant zinc bi-product. And vice versa.In the world of junior mining, there is no shortage of zinc plays. I have some legacy shares in dual-listed Solitario Zinc (NYSE: XPL; TSX: SLR), but the stock has gone to sleep. It has good high-grade projects in Peru and Alaska, both in partnership with majors, and as a result neither are being developed. To be fair, management has kept the share structure tight. At 9% ownership, has plenty of skin in the game and there is a reasonable cash position. It is now working on developing a gold project that is promising, but you get the impression the project might have brought in to justify the existence of management, while its zinc properties are on hold. I recently attended a gold show in Germany, the Deutsche Goldmesse, and saw one of the best presentations by a zinc company that I have seen by any company for some time. I'll be covering that in my next Best In Class.Please consider subscribing to this mighty publication.Interested in buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times? My current recommended bullion dealer in the UK is The Pure Gold Company, whether you are taking delivery or storing online. Premiums are low, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, US, Canada and Europe, or you can store your gold with them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Monday morning, the 12th of June, 2023, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:4-5Jesus is the vine and you and I are merely the branches. In the Northern Cape, running along the Orange River, are irrigation farmers, many of them are growing grapes by irrigation, and with those grapes they make raisins. They put the grapes out in the sun and they dry into beautiful raisins which are exported all over the world. Their vineyards are an incredible contrast to the arid desert-like conditions just a few kilometres on either side of the huge flowing river which flows right down the west side into the Atlantic Ocean. Canals come off the river which irrigates these beautiful grape farms. As I rode along on my mountain bike next to one of these feeder canals, the Holy Spirit showed me in my heart, that if these canals are not properly maintained, and they become clogged up, broken down and damaged, and the very livelihood of these farmers would be in serious trouble. Now, Jesus is the river of life, He is the Orange River for us and we are the canals coming off that mighty river. If we do not maintain our Christian lifestyle, spending time in the Bible, spending time in prayer and meditation, and spending time with other Christians, we will restrict the flow of the Holy Spirit into our lives and eventually, we will dry up and die. Christianity is a lifestyle. It is a constant walk with God. Today, let us maintain our spiritual canal with God.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

On the sideline of the inaugural Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) held in the Northern Cape of South Africa, I caught up with Toni Gumede from the office of the CEO at Brand SA. She underscored the power of collaboration and partnership in shaping the perception of Africa and believes platform such as TIFA is cardinal in the development of the tourism sector on the continent.  

In today's episode, the CEO of Millvest Advisory Miller Matola dives into the objectives of the maiden Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) scheduled to take place in Upington, Northern Cape of South Africa from 7-9 June 2023.

Sick burn, breh--This week, Anna and Amber tackle the origins of fire use in the hominin archaeological record. We've taken a journalistic approach, so we've got What Fire, Where and When Fire, Why Fire, Who Fire, and How Fire. Plus, how do archaeologists look for evidence of fires that happened up to a million years ago? Amber also shares some Big Life Updates! To learn more: Microstratigraphic evidence of in situ fire in the Acheulean strata of Wonderwerk Cave, Northern Cape province, South Africa (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)When Did Early Humans Start Using Fire? To Find Answers, Scientists Enlist Artificial Intelligence (Smithsonian)Hidden signatures of early fire at Evron Quarry (1.0 to 0.8 Mya) (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)Fire Use (Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Anthropology)The Earliest Example of Hominid Fire (Smithsonian)Sparking controversy, or putting out the fire? (Nature Ecology & Evolution Community)Arsonist falcons suggest birds discovered fire before humans did (New Scientist)Phylogenetic rate shifts in feeding time during the evolution of Homo (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)Experimental Approaches to Archaeological Fire Features and Their Behavioral Relevance (Current Anthropology)Selection and Use of Manganese Dioxide by Neanderthals (Nature Scientific Reports)Fire Plow: Tips and Tricks (Fire and Fungi on YouTube)Bow Drill Friction Fire (Donny Dust on YouTube)

The James Webb Telescope Releases Its First Focused Image This week eager astronomers got an update on the progress of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched last December. After a long period of tweaking and alignment, all 18 mirrors of the massive orbiting scope are now in focus.  In a briefing this week, Marshall Perrin, the Webb deputy telescope scientist, said that the team had achieved diffraction limited alignment of the telescope. “The images are focused as finely as the laws of physics allow,” he said. “This is as sharp an image as you can get from a telescope of this size.”  Although actual scientific images from the scope are still months away, the initial test images had astronomers buzzing. Rachel Feltman, executive editor at Popular Science, joins Ira to talk about the progress on JWST, and other stories from the week in science, including plans to launch a quantum entanglement experiment to the International Space Station, an update on the COVID-19 epidemic, and a new report looking at the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. They'll also tackle the habits of spiders that hunt in packs, and the finding that a galloping gait may have started beneath the ocean's waves.    The Climate Crisis Is Driving New Home Improvements A lot of the changes that need to happen to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius need to happen at a huge, international level. But nearly a fifth of carbon emissions in the U.S. come from our homes. Are there things we can do at home to help the climate crisis? And how effective are individual actions? Threshold is a podcast telling stories about our changing environment. And as their fourth season explores what it will take for the world to keep global warming under the crucial 1.5 benchmark, reporter Nick Mott explores what individuals can do to decarbonize their homes. Mott talks to Ira Flatow about his own home improvement project, in a preview of Threshold's next episode.   From Succulents To Bugs: Exploring Wildlife Crime The world of science is surprisingly ripe with true crime stories. Consider case number one: Deep in South Africa's Northern Cape, a rare and tiny succulent grows: the Conophytum. Demand for succulents skyrocketed during the pandemic, as more and more people got into the plant keeping hobby. But these succulents only grow in very specific conditions, and poachers will go to great lengths to nab them. The story is the subject of a recent investigation published in National Geographic. Or case two: It's 2018, and a theft has occurred at the Philadelphia Insectarium, a bug museum and education center. In a daring daylight raid, thousands of creatures were taken from the insectarium—right under the nose of the CEO. No one has ever been charged with a crime. This bizarre big story quickly made the rounds of local and national news, which left out the most interesting details, including a surprise ending. The new documentary series “Bug Out” takes us through the twists and turns of this story, from retracing the events of the day of the heist, to a deep look at the illegal international insect trade. The four episodes of “Bug Out” are available to watch now on IMDB TV and Prime Video.   Joining Ira to chat about these wildlife true crime stories are Dina Fine Maron, senior wildlife crime reporter for National Geographic and Ben Feldman, director and executive producer of “Bug Out.”