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Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis.
Tharisa extends out Karo platinum project commissioning timeline by 12 months
17th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The continued weakening of platinum group metal (PGM) prices and macroeconomics have resulted in the Karo platinum project timeline for commissioning being extended out by 12 months to June 2025,... 


Craig Miller, Priscillah Mabelane and Peter van Binsbergen
Sasol, Anglo American Platinum and BMW ink deal to test hydrogen cars in SA
16th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American Platinum, BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) and Sasol have partnered to prove that a hydrogen mobility ecosystem can operate successfully within South Africa. The three companies on... 


The platinum group metals Polokwane smelter of Anglo American Platinum in Limpopo.
Minerals Council South Africa highlights green hydrogen economy’s forward momentum
16th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The world over, green hydrogen is being recognised as the most effective route towards combating the climate crisis in the most holistic way possible, with Minerals Council South Africa on Monday... 


Fortescue gets in line for US federal funding
16th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore and green energy developer Fortescue could have access to US funding in the pursuit of its green hydrogen aspirations. The company has been selected to begin award negotiations as part... 


Green Hydrogen
Three coastal provinces move to partner on green hydrogen ahead of finalisation of country strategy
15th October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Eastern, Northern and Western Cape provinces have agreed to team up in a bid to position South Africa as a global hub for the production of green hydrogen and derivative products, as well as to... 


Green hydrogen, mining education, circular economy make headlines
Green hydrogen, mining education, circular economy make headlines
13th October 2023

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the American-Australian business partnership that was recently announced, which focuses on a global green hydrogen ecosystem; the global attention that... 


Portugal to launch pioneering auction for piped green hydrogen soon
13th October 2023 By: Reuters

Portugal will launch a pioneering auction for rights to sell green hydrogen for injection into the national gas grid in the coming weeks, with crucial state aid being discussed with Brussels,... 


Image shows hydrogen container and renewable energy sources
POSCO eyes hydrogen for Pilbara HBI plant
13th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

South Korean major POSCO and French energy generator ENGIE will conduct a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for a major renewable hydrogen project in the Pilbara. The study will determine the... 


Plug CEO Andy Marsh.
Americans, Australians partner to build out, scale up global green hydrogen ecosystem
12th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Building out and scaling up a global green hydrogen ecosystem collaboratively is at the heart of an American-Australian business partnership announced this week amid 30-plus countries already... 


Mothballed Saldanha Steel Works, in the Western Cape
Study under way into producing green direct reduced iron at mothballed Saldanha Works
11th October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is moving ahead with a study into the production of green hydrogen directly reduced iron (gHDRI) at its mothballed Saldanha Steel Works, in the... 


Image shows renewable energy sources
Electrolyser manufacturing offers opportunity for WA
11th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A Western Australia-based electrolyser manufacturing facility could inject some A$200-million a year to the state’s economy, a new report has found. The state government partnered with... 


A hydrogen-fuelled truck
Industries must choose and move on most important hydrogen uses first
10th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Hydrogen can be used in a range of applications and it is important to select the most important use cases for green hydrogen, upon which industries worldwide must then move on. Multinational gas... 


Image shows hydrogen container and renewable energy solutions
Hydrogen Headstart opens for applications
10th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government’s A$2-billion Hydrogen Headstart program is now open for applications. Announced in the 2023-24 budget, the program aims to catalyse Australia’s hydrogen industry to take... 


Image shows solar panels
Fortescue secures solar power for green hydrogen plant
9th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major and green energy developer Fortescue has struck a power purchase agreement (PPA) with ASX-listed Genex Power for 337.5 MW of new solar energy. Under the PPA, Fortescue will secure... 


Joburg Indaba panel from left Bernard Swanepoel, Otsile Matlou, Errol Smart, Mosa Mabuza and Mzila Mthenjane.
Approving outstanding permits could shift economy in 12-18 months, says Mzila Mthenjane
6th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

If the 5 066 outstanding mining and exploration permits were approved, South Africa could begin to see a shift in the economy within 12 to 18 months, new Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila... 


Nicky Oppenheimer.
Conservation: if business-as-usual continues, world’s doomed – Oppenheimer conference hears
4th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall reminded hundreds of scientists present at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference in Midrand that if the world carries on with a business-as-usual... 


Fortescue invests in green hydrogen startup
4th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major and green energy developer Fortescue has invested in a green hydrogen start-up, taking the lead investor role in Electric Hydrogen’s (EH2) $380-million Series C funding round. In... 


Illustration of proposed green hydrogen plant to be built in Namibia
Green hydrogen needed to decarbonise the world, including Africa
4th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

One of the main areas of focus during negotiations between Germany and Namibia to establish green hydrogen production was to create a value chain in Namibia, as the aim is not only the export of... 


Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) was refuelled with hydrogen produced by Sasol, using an Air Products dispensing technology
Fuel cell electric vehicle demonstration seen as catalyst for nascent green hydrogen economy
2nd October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

In a milestone for South Africa’s nascent green hydrogen economy, three large corporates have teamed up to showcase the potential of using domestically produced hydrogen as a zero-emission... 


Green Hydrogen container
Export component of South Africa’s green hydrogen strategy will seek to lock in price subsidies
29th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The initial export component of South Africa’s yet-to-be-approved Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy is not premised on the trade of scarce renewable electrons – converted into molecules or... 


Aus and France ink critical minerals cooperation
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia and France have signed an agreement to pursue stronger cooperation on critical mineral supply chains. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King this week signed a... 


A wind turbine, solar panel and hydrogen storage tank
South Africa needs to look internally before going global on hydrogen
28th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa progresses its hydrogen strategies and plans as a means to mitigate climate change and to bolster security of energy supply, the country needs to look internally before embarking on... 


Policy support gap hindering low-emissions hydrogen uptake – IEA
Policy support gap hindering low-emissions hydrogen uptake – IEA
26th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While there continues to be a high level of interest in new hydrogen projects, the current challenging economic climate means that a timely and well-structured rollout of policy support is needed... 


Image shows hydrogen container, wind turbines and solar panels
Gov'ts agree to A$100m hydrogen hub
26th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal and South Australian governments have finalised a grant agreement to develop the Port Bonython hydrogen hub near Whyalla. Together, both governments are investing A$100-million to... 


Fortescue abandons carbon offset scheme
22nd September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major and green energy developer Fortescue will forgo buying carbon offsets from this financial year onwards. The miner said in a statement on Friday that all funds allocated to carbon... 


Namibian President Hage Geingob
US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says
20th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

Namibian President Hage Geingob said the US is missing out on a chance to invest in green hydrogen projects and mineral resources in the southern African nation, while the European Union is showing... 


Hydrogen-powered aviation company ZeroAvia secures support from major groups
18th September 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Zero emission aviation company ZeroAvia announced on Monday that its latest funding round has been led by major international groups, namely Europe-based global aerospace group Airbus, UK-based... 


Growing electrolyser capacity bodes well for platinum demand over next decade – WPIC
15th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In its latest release about news in the platinum industry, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says electrolyser capacity is ramping up as both production and deployment expand globally,... 


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Tasmania commits more funding to hydrogen
11th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Industry has welcomed the Tasmanian government’s support for the development of a green hydrogen industry by 2025. In announcing new funding to help stimulate domestic green hydrogen capability in... 


A platinum group metals mine
DSI pursuing private sector partnerships to industrialise hydrogen catalyser projects
8th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Speaking at the Devac Hydrogen-H Conference in Johannesburg on September 7, Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) hydrogen and energy acting chief director Dr Cosmas Chiteme said the... 


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