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PGMs, decarbonisation, surface gold recovery make headlines
20th September 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo that received the feasibility green light; Heraeus believes platinum group metals can play an... 


Jansen will produce potash for less than $140/t.
BHP’s fertiliser boss bets on low-cost potash to challenge rivals
19th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group expects its $10.6-billion potash mine in Canada to make money even with weakened fertilizer prices, says the head of the project. Jansen mine is expected to produce potash at costs that... 


Bento Rodigues district was covered in mud after Samarco dam burst in Mariana November 2015
Brazil confirms potential $18bn deal with miners involved in deadly dam disaster
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

he Brazilian government confirmed on Monday it was in talks on a potential $18-billion payout from a trio of miners involved in a deadly 2015 dam collapse, saying the deal could also involve... 


Vale says routine check revealed cracks in dam, stability unchanged
16th September 2024 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale said on Saturday that it is conducting checks on a dam after a routine inspection identified surface cracks but noted that the structure’s stability conditions remain... 


Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer
Platinum deficit, hydrogen economy, infrastructure investment make headlines
13th September 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses a platinum deficit of more than a million ounces because of significant demand; he tells us why development finance institutions are seen as key... 


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This year’s MINExpo will be the biggest indoor event in the event’s history
Event to showcase innovation, workforce development, industry collaboration
13th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The upcoming MINExpo International returning to Las Vegas, in the US, from September 24 to 26, will have a renewed focus on technological advancement, workforce development and global industry... 


Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye to further restructure its US operations, posts loss in challenging commodity price environment
12th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Low platinum group metals (PGM) prices have resulted in the need for further restructuring of Sibanye-Stillwater’s US PGM operations and a 200 000 oz/y reduction in platinum and palladium (2E)... 


Vale expects research, innovation investments to top $400m in coming years
12th September 2024 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale expects to invest more than $400-million in research, development and innovation (RD&I) annually in the coming years, the firm's executive vice president of technical affairs... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
12th September 2024

This week: BMG celebrates 50th at Electra Mining Africa 2024; Shell showcases sustainable energy solutions at Electra Mining and, Castrol unveils new logo, strategy as it celebrates 125th anniversary 


Struggling miners put the brakes on South Africa’s stock rally
12th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

South African stocks have their noses in front of emerging-market peers, but glum news from China threatens to weigh on the key mining sector and stymie that outperformance. Johannesburg’s main... 


Jansen project, in Canada
BHP sees Brazil as major potash market for new project in Canada
11th September 2024 By: Reuters

Australian mining giant BHP expects Brazil to become one of the three largest markets for the major potash project it is developing in Canada, the company's local head told Reuters on Tuesday.... 


An image showing Kal Tire's TireSight display at Electra Mining Africa
Kal Tire driving mining sustainability in South Africa through innovation
11th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian-headquartered independent tyre dealer Kal Tire, through its Mining Tire Group, has invested considerably in innovation to provide mining customers with tools and offerings that can help... 


Sibanye appoints new nonexec director
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Terence Mncedisi Nombembe as independent nonexecutive director, with effect from September 11. Nombembe, a South... 


Amplats' Mogalakwena operations
Anglo American South Africa raises R7.2bn through sale of some Amplats shares
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Anglo American South Africa, a subsidiary of diversified miner Anglo American, has sold 13.94-million shares of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) at a price of R515 a share, raising gross proceeds... 


A hydrogen-powered haul truck at Amplat's Mogalakwena mine
Anglo American starts cutting stake in Amplats with share sale
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American offered to sell about 13-million shares in Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in a move aimed at increasing the South African firm’s free float ahead of a full exit. The shares... 


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... 


WiMBIZ conference highlights opportunities, considerations for women in mining
6th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nonprofit organisation Women in Mining Business South Africa (WiMBIZ) held a one-day conference on September 5, to explore how women can leverage technology, finance and networking to build... 


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)... 


A Sibanye employee working in a gold mine
Sibanye achieves Level 4 BBBEE accreditation
5th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater reports that it has improved its broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) rating to Level 4, from Level 6 in 2023 and Level... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Mining input inflation again outpaces PPI in July
4th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Minerals Council South Africa finds in its latest index that mining input costs increased by 6.4% year-on-year in July. The increase matches that of June, with yearly input costs having held... 


South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
South African exploration fund attracts 115 applications – Mantashe
4th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe told attendees at this year's Africa Down Under conference, in Perth, Australia, on September 4, that the country's Department... 


Glencore's Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale, sources say
4th September 2024 By: Reuters

lencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. Victoria Soyer Toche, the general manager at Glencore Peru, has... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
4th September 2024

This week: Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling and, Headwind-hit Implats delivers guided production, controls costs 


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... 


Master Drilling, Gold Fields, Electra Mining 2024 make headlines
Master Drilling, Gold Fields, Electra Mining 2024 make headlines
30th August 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses mechanical cutting technology being positive for Master Drilling; developments at Gold Fields's South Deep mine; and Electra Mining Africa 2024 being... 


South Australia was known as ‘The Copper Kingdom’ in the 1840s when copper was first discovered.
South Australia begins assessment of BHP’s copper expansion
30th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The South Australian government has kicked off the application and assessment process for BHP’s proposed expansion of its smelter and refinery at Olympic Dam. If approved, the proposed project... 


An image of South32 CEO Graham Kerr
South32 finishes year strongly, expands capital management programme
29th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia-headquartered South32’s financial results for the 2024 financial year were bolstered by an improved operating performance, disciplined cost management and higher prices for its key... 


Dewatering progress at Gemco.
South32 commits $125m to cyclone-hit Groote Eylandt repairs
29th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company South32 is pouring $125-million into repair and remediation work at its Groote Eylandt manganese operation (Gemco) in Northern Territory, following the devastation caused by Cyclone... 


A railway line in KwaZulu-Natal that had to be repaired following a 2021 flood
TFR managing less than half of its maintenance investment requirements
28th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is meeting less than half of its necessary maintenance investment, with inflation significantly expanding the gap in year-on-year funding requirements.... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
BHP doubling down on organic growth with ‘Plan A’
28th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The world’s biggest mining company, BHP, is sticking with its ‘Plan A’ of growing organically, CEO Mike Henry told investors this week. “We have been clear throughout that we are not driven by M&A... 


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