On-The-Air (07/02/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about clean, green renewable diesel; metals and minerals and manganese. 

Renewable diesel pilot, value-add to Africa's metals, and ferromanganese make headlines at Mining Indaba

This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the promising renewable diesel pilot production plan that was announced at the Mining Indaba; the need for Africa to add value to its metals... 

Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 

Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 

Youth encouraged to expand their skills for the future of mining

In an era of rapid technological change, how can young people entering the mining and minerals sector "future-proof" their skills? This was the question posed on Thursday in the final session of... 

Vedanta aims to raise $1bn via debt to fund Zambian copper mines

Vedanta Resources is trying to raise around $1-billion in debt financing to fund development of its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia, Chris Griffith, head of the company's base metals unit,... 

Coal, uranium both critical minerals in SA – Mantashe

South Africa’s definition of critical minerals is not limited to those minerals used in the green economy and includes coal and uranium, says Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede... 

International investors showing interest in South African PGMs

Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter has reported that interest in investing in South African mining projects is re-emerging on North American bourses. He was talking to...