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2nd July 2025
This week: Following Shuka, two more JSE listings on way; Valterra Platinum makes its debut on the JSE; and, Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears
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4th June 2025
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28th May 2025
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23rd April 2025
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9th April 2025

This week: Platinum-based PEM technology at heart of everything we do, says Plug Power of US; New sun-track system could uplift South Africa’s concentrated solar plant performance; and, Pan African... 


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19th March 2025

This week: South Africa can return to being global ferroalloy hub, ARM’s Andre Joubert reiterates; ‘Very promising’ narrow-reef boring technology nearing rollout stage, ARM reports; and, Exxaro... 


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12th March 2025

This week: Harmony Gold well down the track with its cost-effective renewable-energy build; Platinum deficit worsens beyond forecast, World Platinum Investment Council reports and, Harmony... 


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5th March 2025

This week: Firm intent of Impala Platinum is to prosper on current prices, and, ‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost 


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26th February 2025

This week: Uranium mine moving closer to production, Operationally, 2024 was strong year for Glencore, and, High-flying DRDGOLD’s 18th consecutive dividend illuminated by 50%-higher payout 


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18th February 2025

This week: Barrick signs MoU with Zambia to boost mining and exploration and, Pan African says it can operate and grow in South Africa ‘very successfully’ 


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13th February 2025

This week: Return of ferromanganese is this year’s focus, Menar emphasises at Mining Indaba; Shell intent on thriving through energy transition and, Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure... 


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4th December 2024

This week: Menar awaits Competition approval for re-start of major ferromanganese facility and, Long-term demand outlook for platinum is robust, ongoing question mark over supply  


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20th November 2024

This week: South Africa has impressively low battery manganese incentive price, Mintek@90 hears and, South Africa back on investor radar screen, Roger Baxter reports  


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30th October 2024

This week: ESG targets are prioritising the need for mining tyre circularity; Water power is there for the taking in many underground mines and, Omnia Holdings offering broader value proposition... 


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Green hydrogen, trade with US, cable theft make headlines
16th May 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the major green hydrogen advances being reported in China, but also California; Menar's warning that the US and South Africa face adversity if trade... 


Barrick Mining, green hydrogen, DRDGOLD make headlines
9th May 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Barrick leading the industry in replacing and growing reserves; DHL urging coordinated action to realise green hydrogen ambitions; and the revenue of... 


DRDGOLD, Office of the Engineer-General South Africa make headlines
2nd May 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses DRDGOLD celebrating it 130-year anniversary during high gold pricing; DRDGold warning against closing gold mines too soon; and the Office of the... 


Ferrochrome, diamonds, platinum make headlines
24th April 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the working group that has been established to extend South Africa’s ferrochrome horizon; the third intake of the Enterprise Development Project for... 


Assmang, ruthenium's potential, palladium demand make headlines
16th April 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Assmang’s huge ten-year zero-fatality achievement; ruthenium’s potential, which was highlighted at PGM Industry Day; and South Africa being invited to... 


Socioeconomic transformation, SA's new gold, JET funding for hydrogen corridor project
11th April 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the Minerals Council’s achievements in socioeconomic transformation; the belief that platinum-based green hydrogen could be South Africa’s new gold;... 


SA mining, sun-tracking tech, Plug Power platinum PEM tech make headlines
4th April 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Africa reclaiming its position in the global mining industry by restoring trust; the new sun-tracking system that is attracting attention; Plug... 


PGM volatility, global green hydrogen progress, green finance make headlines
28th March 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Anglo American Platinum's belief that growing co-product revenue is helping to provide pushback against PGM price volatility; Namibia, India, China,... 


Platinum boosted by EU backing, LBMA wants action across gold value chain, mindfulness and vigilance grow crucial
19th March 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks platinum recently being given a major boost with EU backing; the London Bullion Market Association calling for action along the entire gold value chain;... 


Narrow-reef boring tech, SA ferroalloy hub, Exxaro make headlines
14th March 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses African Rainbow Minerals's new narrow-reef boring technology; the strong belief that South Africa can return to being a global ferroalloy hub; and... 


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Report outlines six macro trends shaping African mining operational excellence
27th June 2025

Africa’s mining sector is entering a new period of disruption where risk has become a defining force shaping strategy, investment and operational performance, says consultancy dss+ in a newly... 


London Indaba, Richards Bay Minerals make headlines
27th June 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks latest news coming out of the London Indaba, as well as the three power purchase agreements that Richards Bay Minerals has signed and what this means for... 


Afarak sells Zeerust chrome mine for R40m
27th June 2025

Specialist alloy producer Afarak Group has announced it will sell its Zeerust chrome mine and processing assets, as well as the Zeerust mining right, to Plantcor Mining and Plant Hire, which is a... 


High costs, rising investment hit 2024 profits of top 40 global mining companies
26th June 2025

Globally, the mining sector – except the gold industry – had a challenging 2024, with declining revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) as the industry... 


China sees pleasing Africa as form of insurance against trade wars, London Indaba hears
25th June 2025

China sees pleasing Africa as a form of insurance against trade war impacts, Sydney University Associate Professor Dr Lauren Johnston spelt out at the London Indaba, the annual event organised by... 


Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi, Nigeria at London Indaba
24th June 2025

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 


Richards Bay Minerals’ three power pacts will supply 80% of the power it consumes
23rd June 2025

The three power purchase agreements (PPAs) that Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed to date will provide the lion’s share of this energy-intensive Rio Tinto group company’s current energy needs.... 


China announces widespread hydrogen scale-up plan ahead of Shanghai Platinum Week
20th June 2025

An extensive pilot initiative aimed at scaling up hydrogen technology, infrastructure and applications across the length and breadth of China has been announced, shortly before next month’s... 


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On-The-Air (04/07/2025)
4th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about SA mining’s economic potential, cadastre delays, and greener BHP shipping in focus. 

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On-The-Air (27/06/2025)
27th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about the London Indaba and Richards Bay Minerals. 

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On-The-Air (20/06/2025)
20th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about the hydrogen economy, solar power and mining wealth. 

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On-The-Air (13/06/2025)
13th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Shanghai Platinum Week; gold recovery in Australia and copper mining in Northern Cape. 

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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


On-The-Air (09/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Barrick Mining and green hydrogen. 


On-The-Air (02/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about DRDGold; gold mining and office of the Engineer-General South Africa. 


On-The-Air (25/04/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s ferrochrome industry, South African diamond jewellery entrepreneurs and investment in digital platinum soaring 


On-The-Air (18/04/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about safety, ruthenium and a new palladium centre plan. 


On-The-Air (11/04/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about new investor-friendly legislation, SA's new gold and JET funding for hydrogen corridor project 


On-The-Air (04/04/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about SA mining, sun-tracking tech and Plug Power platinum PEM tech 


On-The-Air (14/03/2025)

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Jon Gericke spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface transcript: Gericke:... 


On-The-Air (07/03/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Harmony Gold’s R3-billion investment in its South African assets; Northam Platinum's significant solar energy plans; and WPIC reporting that the platinum market is in a... 


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