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African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals wants to maximise the equity it has in Harmony Gold
6th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The global market is going through a very challenging time right now, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe noted on Friday, when the Johannesburg Stock... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr.
South32’s future outlook has probably never looked brighter, CEO tells Mining Weekly
2nd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The future outlook for South32, the mining and metals company spun out of BHP in 2015, has probably never looked brighter, says South32 CEO Graham Kerr. “It's a decade in for the company, and time... 


More renewables on cards at South Deep gold mine, where 50 MW of solar is making major contribution.
More renewable energy on cards at South Deep – Gold Fields
28th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The provision of more renewable energy at the South Deep gold mine 50 km south-west of Johannesburg is under intense scrutiny by Gold Fields, which describes the mine’s two-year-old 50 MW solar... 


ICMM, INAP collaborate to help mining operations address water pollution
27th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Member organisation the ICMM and the International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP) will collaborate to support mining companies in preventing and reducing water pollution caused by acid rock... 


Metalloys, DRDGold and Marikana memorial lecture make headlines
Metalloys, DRDGold and Marikana memorial lecture make headlines
23rd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about Menar's plans to revive the Metalloys smelter and sell ferromanganese to the world; gold miner DRDGold's renewable energy infrastructure; and the... 


Four large bricks of platinum on a white background
Survey highlights PGMs’ socioeconomic contribution
23rd August 2024

To develop an improved understanding of the extent to which mining matters to nearby communities, and more broadly to South Africa as a whole, mining industry lobby association Minerals Council... 


An image of two attendees at the ESG Africa Conference
Yearly awards to celebrate ESG champions
23rd August 2024

The Environment Social Governance (ESG) Africa Conference, presenting its second ‘Beyond Awards’ ceremony on October 2, is partnering with beer maker South African Breweries to provide a platform... 


An image of a surface mining site being worked by an excavator
Despite concerns, investors expect ESG improvement
23rd August 2024

Despite many investors being unconvinced by the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of some gold mining firms, new research from European exchange traded fund provider Tabula... 


An image of a mining operation undergoing servicing from Jet Demolition
Focusing on ESG through process optimisation
23rd August 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Mining companies are being assisted with improving their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance through demolition, rehabilitation and related services company Jet Demolition’s... 


Sadpo chairperson Gert van Niekerk.
South Africa’s small-end diamond producers are battling to survive, Sadpo reports
22nd August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s small-end diamond producers are battling to survive in a diamond situation in South Africa which is under severe pressure, South African Diamond Producers Organisation (Sadpo)... 


Implats chief technology officer Mark Munroe
Implats exec highlights value of more women working in mining
22nd August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In opening the second day proceedings of the inaugural Women in Mining South Africa (Wimsa) Symposium, Impala Platinum (Implats) chief technology officer Mark Munroe emphasised the importance of... 


Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel
Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel
21st August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While some strides have been made to increase the participation of women in business, gender parity is still way below the level it should be in the country, as is women’s participation in... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Big win for DRDGOLD is 60 MW solar farm as it repositions for future
21st August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The big win for surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD is the 60 MW solar farm built at Ergo in the 12 months to June 30. “I call it a R3-billion prepaid electricity facility that will take care of... 


Inaugural symposium explores opportunities, challenges for women in mining
20th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s mining industry has made some strides in improving gender parity; however, more needs to be done to bolster this, including tackling issues such as gender-based violence, speakers... 


Cape Town Archbishop and Renewal Programme Patron Thabo Makgoba.
Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts, Marikana memorial hears
20th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts by reaching consensus with stakeholders on dealing with grievances and disputes, former Minerals Council South Africa VP and current Transnet... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
Menar envisages reviving Metalloys smelter, selling beneficiated manganese to world
20th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Menar, which recently signed a deal to acquire Samancor’s Metalloys, envisages reviving the ferromanganese smelting complex and exporting  beneficiated manganese to the world. “It’s an exciting... 


Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow
Barrick Gold on way to becoming major copper producer
19th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

In less than six years, at the end of the decade, 2030, Barrick will have grown its gold output by 30% and will be a copper miner up there with some of the biggest. It goes to the upper 400 000... 


Hummingbird completes refinancing package with Coris Bank
19th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has completed the strategic refinancing of a portion of its existing loan facilities with the company's principal financing partner Coris Bank International.... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


Dawie Roodt
Be prepared for new economic future as biggest Electra Mining Africa show approaches
14th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s preparation for a brand new economic future is coinciding with the biggest ever Electra Mining Africa show, which takes place in Johannesburg, from September 2-6. Five interconnected... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow
Africa delivers ‘usual reliable performance’ with steady output, lower costs – Barrick
13th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The Africa region delivered its “usual reliable performance” with steady production and well contained costs, Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow reported this week when it maintained its quarterly... 


An image of Petra Diamonds group human resources (HR) and public affairs executive Thashmi Doorasamy
Programme champions women leadership
9th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the significant changes and challenges seen this year within Petra Diamonds – with cost cutting across all areas of the business, which inevitably affects various initiatives within the... 


DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM WiMSA has created a community that lends support to women in the mining sector, offers mentorship and career development, understands women’s rights and helps women develop their own personal strength and character
Despite successes, challenges persist
9th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite some progress in empowering women in the mining industry, significant challenges remain, reports lobby organisation Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) chairperson Raksha Naidoo. Focusing... 


An image of Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) production manager Mmakeng Tabane
Leader hopeful of setting precedent
9th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

As the production manager at high-grade anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC), Mmakeng Tabane aims to “break barriers” in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry while... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn and Seriti Group CE Mike Teke.
Global energy winners will be those transitioning quickly and effectively
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most effectively are going to be the winning countries. That is... 


Glencore Group's Astron Energy refuelling station.
Astron’s a terrific asset, ferrochrome’s helping world to decarbonise, says Glencore
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Astron Energy, which has successfully rebranded one of South Africa’s transport fuel forecourt networks, is described by Glencore CEO Gary Nagle as being a terrific asset. With the restart to full... 


Copper processing plant in Argentina.
Argentina is the next frontier for copper growth, says Glencore
7th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Argentina is the next frontier for copper growth, “no question”, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company... 


Glencore chairperson Kalidas Madhavpeddi.
Glencore to continue to oversee responsible decline of thermal coal operations
7th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore is to continue to oversee the responsible decline of its thermal coal operations over time, the board has decided. While the decision has been... 


Copper 360’s debut load of ore exits one of the shafts at Rietberg mine. This was the first time in 41 years that mining activity in the Northern Cape’s copper district recommenced.
Re-opened Rietberg copper mine on way to becoming Copper 360’s cash cow
5th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The revived Rietberg copper mine is on its way to becoming the cash cow of Copper 360, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX company, which last week produced the first copper ore in the O’Kiep... 


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