Mine blast viewing, a highpoint for MJT trainees
Khwelamet, a subsidiary of Khwela Capital, jointly owned by Menar Capital and Ntiso Investment Holdings, has signed a binding agreement to fully acquire Samancor’s Metalloys manganese alloy smelter complex based in South Africa’s Gauteng Province.
Khwelamet signs Manganese Alloy Smelter acquisition deal with Samancor Manganese
Khwelamet, a subsidiary of Khwela Capital, jointly owned by Menar Capital and Ntiso Investment Holdings, has signed a binding agreement to fully acquire Samancor’s Metalloys manganese alloy smelter complex based in South Africa’s Gauteng Province.
Landmark agreement sets Gugulethu on smart mining path
Partnership between Menar, MTN and Huawei lays the foundation for Gugulethu Colliery to integrate 5G technology in its operations.
Training programme combines mining and media to drive excellence
Menar Academy’s Mining Journalism Training programme celebrated its fifth-year with, a record 222 applications.
Evolving coal to meet current and future energy needs
A drastic reduction of coal energy supply will come at a hefty cost for South Africa, as the country grapples to cope with growing poverty levels and record-high unemployment.
Menar puts spotlight on Africa’s energy security needs at London Indaba
Coal has continued to confound sceptics as energy security continues to top the agenda in the global economy.
Menar becomes the newest DBTG associate member
Private investment company Menar, which has a strong focus on mining, has joined the International Dry Bulk Terminals Group (DBTG) as an Associate Member.
Future coal expands with enrolment of South African innovator
Continuing a spate of new global enrolments, the World Coal Association (WCA) today welcomed South African mining investor, Menar, to its roster of progressive coal members.
Mining media training makes powerful post-Covid return
Journalism students and media professionals once again gained new insights into the world of mining by hearing from industry experts about the many intricacies of the mining sector. This follows a two year break owing to COVID-19. The trainees also visited an active mining operation.
South Africa’s rich mix of mineral resources drives diversification
Menar expands and diversifies mineral assets in a show of confidence for the future of mining in South Africa.
Renewable energy alone insufficient for energy needs
Coal remains crucial to global energy security.
Bureaucracy and anti-mining lobbies stifling South Africa’s growth prospects
Unlocking mining sectors' full potential starts when red tape bottlenecks stop.
Industry players optimistic for coal and anthracite markets
Menar Chief Operating Officer Bradley Hammond and Buffalo Coal Sales and Marketing Manager Bill Lamont shared their perspectives on the local and international market at at the virtual Coaltrans Asia 2020 conference on 24 November 2020.
Coal miners should take lead in being ethical suppliers to Eskom
Speaking during a panel discussion with other coal industry stakeholders, as part of the virtual Joburg Indaba, on Thursday (8 October 2020), Mpumelelo Mkhabela, chairperson of mining investment firm Menar, called on coal producers to do their part in improving transparency and accountability in their relationship with Eskom.
Coal can play a central role in rebuilding COVID-19 hit SA economy
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a devastating impact on the South African economy, which already had record-high unemployment. However, Vuslat Bayoglu, managing director of investment company Menar, has argued that the coal mining sector, could aid reviving the economy.
Mining investor Menar suspends operations
In full support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of the state of national disaster to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, fast-growing mining investment company Menar has suspended all mining operations.
Menar hosts third annual Mining Journalism Training seminar
Twenty trainees, who had been carefully selected from over 100 applications, attended an intensive media training workshop in Sandton, Johannesburg where they heard from a wide spectrum of speakers about different aspects of the mining sector. Menar Academy brought together the mining experts and senior journalists to train for mining journalism.
Jobs, foreign revenue generation and energy security
Speaking during at the Joburg Indaba panel discussion on the topic of the ‘Outlook for Coal Mining and South Africa’s coal sector’, chairperson of mining investment company Menar, Mpumelelo Mkhabela, stated that: “What may be deemed just for Germany in terms of transition away from coal, may not be just for emerging countries such as South Africa and India.”
We need coal miners who are committed to investing sustainably to create jobs
Menar chairperson Mpumelelo Mkhabela speaking during a panel on junior mining, in Sandton, said that: “…with hard work, dedication and great humility we are able to share our success story of evolving from a junior miner to a mid-tier producer that seeks to become a major player in the South African coal sector.”
Self-funding in coal sector is key as banks retreat – Bayoglu
Vuslat Bayoglu, the managing director of mining investment company Menar, has stressed the importance of reinvestment of income from existing operations to fund growth in light of the reluctance of South African commercial banks to fund coal-related investments.