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Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Energy council launches ‘Energise Mzansi’ information campaign
11th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Council of South Africa has launched a communications campaign dubbed ‘Energise Mzansi’, which it says will seek to improve “energy transition literacy” amid rapid structural changes in... 


Chris Currie, Service Line Manager at FLS
New FLS NexGen polyurethane changes the game in screen media
11th February 2025

After a rigorous three year testing period, FLS used Electra Mining 2024 to officially launch its NexGen polyurethane, a heavy duty and hard wearing screen panel for large particle applications.... 


US coal exports to India expected to rise due to China tariffs
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

The United States is expected to boost coal exports to India after China imposed tariffs on energy imports from the US, five industry officials said, potentially eroding Australia and Russia's... 


Rio Grande lists on Canadian Securities Exchange
11th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on Monday welcomed Rio Grande Resources to its exchange following a spin-out transaction by Foremost Clean Energy. The new Vancouver-based exploration... 


Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday to a flat 25% "without exceptions or exemptions" in a move to aid the struggling industries but which... 


Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario says it would ban China from deals on minerals, energy
11th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of Canada’s largest province said the government will ban Chinese components from energy projects if his party is reelected later this month. “China is playing by its own rules, is... 


Flashback to President Cyril Ramaphosa during South Africa's hosting of the BRICS Summit.
Could BRICS Plus play a new-era role in aiding Africa's strong beneficiation aspirations?
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Collectively, Africa’s critical mineral resources are attractively expansive. Could BRICS Plus potentially become a widespread new-era platform for distinctive mining and metals collaboration and... 


Production tax incentives boosts Australia’s downstream processing ambitions – CME
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) has welcomed the passage of the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits) Bill, which enacts support for critical minerals processing and... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green ushers in a renewable-energy future for S African mining
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s mining industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as it grapples with rising electricity costs, carbon taxes and the need for energy security. Newly established renewable energy... 


Saudi Arabia’s Maaden raises $1.25bn to fund mining growth
Saudi Arabia’s Maaden raises $1.25bn to fund mining growth
10th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Arabian Mining Co., commonly known as Maaden, has raised $1.25-billion from its debut Islamic bond sale as the company looks to fund a huge expansion program over the next five years. Maaden... 


The role of mining in strengthening South Africa's position within BRICS
The role of mining in strengthening South Africa's position within BRICS
10th February 2025

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions South Africa's membership in the BRICS economic bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, offers a unique... 


Lia Finocchiaro
Northern Territory cracks down on lawfare
10th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) on Monday welcomed the Northern Territory government's commitment to reviewing the third-party merits review processes to ensure they do not act as a barrier to... 


Trump’s policies to have major impact on global critical minerals sector
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The global minerals and metals sector is expected to face significant volatility owing to expected dollar strength and trade policy shifts led by US President Donald Trump, with sentiment highly... 


Indonesia's 2024 coal output hits record high
7th February 2025 By: Reuters

Indonesia produced a record 836-million metric tons of coal in 2024, nearly 18% above its target of 710-million tons, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday. The... 


Wind turbines, solar panels and hydrogen storage infrastructure
EU set to launch joint buying for hydrogen in September
7th February 2025 By: Reuters

The EU will launch its joint purchasing platform for critical resources with hydrogen buying in September, three EU sources told Reuters. Critical minerals purchases will follow, possibly in the... 


Alex Dall
Surprise turn as Gold Fields' permanent financial task now falls to interim CFO Dall
7th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Phillip Anthony Murnane will no longer be the new CFO of Gold Fields, as was announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) in August last year. Instead, as from March 1, that role will be... 


Cochilco expects copper price to be $4.25/lb through 2026
Cochilco expects copper price to be $4.25/lb through 2026
7th February 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's state copper commission Cochilco held its copper price forecast for 2025 steady at $4.25/lb and also used the same price for its new 2026 projection, the agency said on Thursday. Cochiloc... 


Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
7th February 2025

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 


Energy and Minieral Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada invests in Quebec's critical minerals research, infrastructure developments
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday announced up to C$43.5-million in investments under two critical mineral funding programmes to help advance critical minerals... 


Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader
Nosiphiwo Mzamo
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader, a State-owned entity operating in the diamond industry that aims to grow local diamond beneficiation 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


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Logistics innovation, investment will benefit the economy
7th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The numerous and imminent innovations and trends in the African logistics sector, while presenting challenges, could result in several benefits for businesses and industry, particularly mining,... 


An image of rental forklifts in a warehouse
Rental solutions benefit materials handling projects
7th February 2025

Short-term rental solutions for materials handling equipment can be highly beneficial for operations, such as agriculture, logistics and warehousing, which are accompanied by fluctuating needs. In... 


An image of metallurgical silicon production at Ferroglobe's plant in Sabón, which has three furnaces in operation
Producer eyes increased silicon metal production
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

In an effort to strengthen the US silicon metal supply chain and meet forecasted demand in growing industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), silicon metal and silicon-based alloys producer,... 


Water resilience strategies key to avoiding water-shedding
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In the wake of South Africa adjusting to the prolonged impact of the now-eased loadshedding, water-shedding has emerged as another significant risk, threatening to the sustainability of businesses... 


Location map of the Lance Projects
Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The production of the first dry yellowcake is scheduled for the June quarter of 2025. 


Energy debate likely to shift from availability to affordability – Cape Town mayor
7th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

With power utility Eskom breaching 300 days without loadshedding, the national energy debate is likely to shift from availability to affordability, says Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.... 


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Transition momentum
7th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Recent developments in South Africa’s electricity market point to there being growing, albeit still nascent, momentum behind the country’s energy transition. They also suggest that the transition... 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


Image of uranium ore
Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Paladin Energy has signed a mutual benefits agreement with Buffalo River Dene Nation. 


Blackstone to acquire Mankayan copper/gold project in merger with IDM
Blackstone to acquire Mankayan copper/gold project in merger with IDM
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Blackstone Minerals on Thursday announced a binding scheme implementation deed with IDM International for an all-scrip merger, securing ownership of the Mankayan copper/gold... 


Toro advances Lake Maitland scoping study update
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australia-focused uranium developer Toro Energy has completed the re-optimisation of the potential mining pit at its Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, marking a key step towards the... 


Dr Nombasa Tsengwa
Tsengwa resigns as Exxaro CEO
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dr Nombasa Tsengwa has resigned as CEO and board member of Exxaro Resources, with immediate effect. She was placed on a precautionary suspension in December, pending the outcome of an independent... 


DRDGOLD expects to report up to 70% increase in EPS, HEPS
6th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed DRDGOLD says it expects to report earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between 109.2c and 116c for the six months ended December 31. That compares with the... 


President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergency.
Loyal Lithium seeks to capitalise on Trump’s energy emergency
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Loyal Lithium has announced a strategic expansion of its North American battery minerals and technology portfolio, aiming to capitalise on the energy emergency declared by US President... 


Woodside CEO criticises lengthy project approvals in Australia
Woodside CEO criticises lengthy project approvals in Australia
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Oil and gas major Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill has called for reforms to Australia’s project approval processes, arguing that lengthy delays are undermining investment and the country’s global... 


South Africa must leverage its critical minerals resources to drive growth – Mintek CEO
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining research council Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku has emphasised the need to leverage South Africa’s critical minerals resources, estimated to be worth more than $2.5-trillion, to drive economic... 


Wärtsilä Energy GM for strategic relations and business in Africa Tord Johnsson speaking at Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition.
Wärtsilä drives sustainable technology innovation to boost environmental, economic performance
5th February 2025

Global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets Wärtsilä emphasises innovation in sustainable technology and services to help its customers... 


Lithium Energy secures environmental nod for Solaroz development
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lithium Energy announced on Wednesday that it had secured the final environmental impact assessment (EIA) approvals for the next phase of exploration and evaluation activities at its... 


Astron Energy strategy, sustainability and operational excellence GM Gosiame Khoele speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how Astron Energy is helping the mining industry secure its future.
Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure its future
5th February 2025

In complex sectors such as mining, flexibility and innovation are key to long-term sustainability. Petroleum products supplier Astron Energy prides itself on unlocking new ways to support mining... 


Hitachi Global Air Power regional sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa Donald Good speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Hitachi Global Air Power powering African mining industry
5th February 2025

Global industrial compressed air manufacturer Hitachi Global Air Power builds the machines that power industry. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, in the US, its compressed air solutions... 


Global Uranium and Forum Energy begin exploration at Athabasca project
5th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed Global Uranium and TSX-V-listed Forum Energy Metals on Wednesday announced that they have started exploration at the Northwest Athabasca (NWA) project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin,... 


 The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
5th February 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 


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