African Rainbow Minerals, Harmony Gold enter hedging collar transaction

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM), an associate of Dr Patrice Motsepe, has entered into a hedging collar transaction over 18-million ordinary shares of ARM's equity... 

Zambia’s South Africa-based cadastre system developer re-engaged, Ministry confirms

Zambia’s South Africa-developed mining cadastre licensing system portals have been reactivated, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has confirmed. “The disruption was due to the... 

South Africa’s green hydrogen sector boosted by big-ticket funding commitments

In a step to accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition and establish the country as a global green hydrogen leader, R656-million has been committed to a green hydrogen fund. South Africa’s... 

Pan African proves it can commission large gold projects abroad with aplomb

South Africa witnessed Pan African build the Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) gold project on Johannesburg’s West Rand ahead of schedule and below budget. Now Australia is witnessing this... 

The immediate target of new Copper 360 CEO is 5 000 t of copper in six to 12 months

The immediate target of new Copper 360 CEO Graham Briggs is 5 000 t of copper in six to 12 months. Based on current assessments, Briggs is of the firm belief that, within that period, the... 

Mining cadastre that breaches must-be-Zambia-hosted stipulation reportedly reactivated

As of Monday morning June 10, it seems that Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has reactivated the cadastre portal that is non-locally hosted amid the in-country-hosted version... 

South Africa's green hydrogen project backed by 1 430 MW fully permitted solar cluster

The Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has reached another milestone – the permitting of a 1 430 MW solar PV cluster development phase that will supply 40% of the power required by... 

All eyes on Shanghai Platinum Week as China advances new price discovery ecosystem

With the platinum price now over the $1 000/oz threshold, many are holding thumbs that price discovery will be further elevated by China as it proposes an inventive global platinum and palladium... 

On-The-Air (06/06/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Mintek, Bulgarian hydrogen collaboration and storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy. 

London’s Shuka Minerals lists on JSE to beat of African drum at high-spirited event

Shuka Minerals, which is primarily listed on the alternative investment market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), on Wednesday sealed a secondary listing on the alternative exchange of the... 

New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 

Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok

A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum... 

Government, mining simply must find common pull-together direction – and quickly

Last week’s Junior Indaba was a clear indication the South African government and its mining industry have still not found a single direction in which to pull together – and it is absolutely... 

Zambia’s mining licence cadastre system is reportedly not functioning

The mining licence cadastre system of Zambia is reportedly not functioning. “We understand that the platform they were building to handle the cadastre function, called ZIMIS, has been a failure.... 

Jubilee disposing of South Africa assets to fixate on more alluring Zambia opportunities

Diversified mining company Jubilee Metals has decided to dispose of its chrome and platinum group metals (PGMs) business in South Africa to focus fully on Zambia, where the directors believe there... 

Bulgaria keen on hydrogen collaboration, offering education opportunity ‘right away’

Bulgaria is particularly enthusiastic about establishing hydrogen collaboration with stakeholders from South Africa – and is fully prepared to initiate cooperation "right away". Research... 

Storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy, Heraeus Precious Metals points out

Wilo, a global name in pump manufacturing, now has solar panels on the roofs of all of its buildings to enable green hydrogen generation through electrolysis. The stored hydrogen is then used as... 

Using hydrogen, South Africa demonstrates carbon-free manganese ferroalloys advance

South Africa's national mineral research organisation Mintek has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable metallurgy by demonstrating production of manganese ferroalloys using carbon-free... 

Platinum attracting broad spectrum interest, SFA Oxford attendance the highest ever

SFA Oxford Platinum Lectures 2025 attracted the broadest spectrum of platinum interest amid the highest attendance ever, with a similar top-notch turnout evident at the London Platinum Week that... 

On-The-Air (30/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Copper 360 under new leadership, draft Minerals Bill and global green hydrogen market  

Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds now wholly owned by Pink Diamonds Investments as Petra sells stake

London-listed and South Africa-active Petra Diamonds has sold its entire shareholding in Williamson Diamonds of Tanzania, plus all shareholder loans owed to it, to Pink Diamonds Investments, also... 

Platinum uplift likely as particularly China, California gear for green hydrogen mobility

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 

South Africa must go all out to strengthen economically and geopolitically

Make mining strong again, grow agriculture optimally, uplift tourism, spend on infrastructure, and look north, south, east and west for trading partnerships. These are the steps that South Africa... 

Following Shuka, two more JSE listings on way, Jason Brewer spells out

Following last week’s dual listing of Shuka Minerals on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) AltX, two more JSE dual listings are on the way, mine developer Jason Brewer has outlined to Mining... 

Battle-tested seasoned campaigner Graham Briggs is back – as CEO of Copper 360

The Northern Cape copper mining company Copper 360 has announced a leadership transition as it embarks on a new phase of accelerated hard-rock mining growth. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange... 

Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears

South Africa needs to see far more harnessing of the capital of the private sector and needs to make sure that government and private sector work together to grow the economy and create jobs,... 

There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 

JSE’s open and ready to welcome junior miners, says Mokorosi on eve of Junior Indaba

On the eve of next week’s Junior Indaba, strong emphasis was this week placed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) being open and ready to welcome junior miners. “We've got colleagues speaking... 

On-The-Air (23/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Shuka Minerals, platinum recovery tech and platinum bar sales. 

Barrick’s drill bit adds 111-million gold-equivalent ounces at a mere $10/oz

The foundation of a real mining company lies in its reserve base, Barrick Mining highlighted during Wednesday’s quarterly results presentation when it displayed a slide that brought into sharp... 

Coordinated action needed to realise green hydrogen ambitions, DHL CEO highlights

South Africa’s world-leading platinum group metals (PGM) endowment received a major boost last month when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen referred specifically to clean energy... 

The good gold price is providing much more capex confidence, says chief financial officer

The good gold price is providing gold mining companies with much more confidence to execute capital programmes, and a sentiment doing the rounds is that South Africa should, in every respect, make... 

Cable theft must be declared an act of economic sabotage

Cable theft continues to be rife and exceedingly disruptive and dangerous. On safety risk alone, those removing cabling from traffic light systems need to be viewed under a far more widespread... 

Newly JSE-listed Shuka says experiencing supportive Zambian govt approach to mining

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) newly listed Shuka Minerals states in its listing presentation that it is already experiencing the “fresh approach” of the government of Zambia to mining... 

London's Shuka Minerals lists on JSE to beat of African drum at high-spirited event

Shuka Minerals, which is primarily listed on the alternative investment market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), on Wednesday sealed a secondary listing on the alternative exchange of the... 

New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 

Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok

A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum... 

Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 

On-The-Air (16/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen, trade with US and a diamond mine 100% owned by Tananzanians. 

Gold price sustaining opportunity to mine for longer, says DRDGOLD chairperson

The current gold price is improving margins, sustaining the opportunity for existing miners to mine for longer, and probably creating new opportunities. That is the view of DRDGOLD chairperson Tim...