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Mistra executive director Joel Netshitenzhe
South Africa could play indispensable role in the global hydrogen value chain, says Mistra's Netshitenzhe
27th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Speakers participating in the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection’s (Mistra’s) ninth yearly platinum group metals (PGM) roundtable, on November 27, agreed that South Africa has potential... 


A map showing the Waterberg project area
PTM, Saudi Arabian company advance cooperation on proposed PGM smelter
27th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian company Ajlan & Bros Company and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi... 


Containers at a port
Outlook for South Africa's trade, investment in 2025 mixed – PwC
27th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa’s largest sources of foreign investment, including the US, the UK and Germany, are entering 2025 with mixed fortunes. With great uncertainty about the US economy in 2025, the economic... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo sells further 6.6% stake in Amplats for R9.6bn
27th November 2024 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Anglo American South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of diviersified miner Anglo American, has sold 17.5-million shares in platinum group metals (PGM) miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) at... 


US miner Corsa explores PGM extraction from coal refuse
US miner Corsa explores PGM extraction from coal refuse
27th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based metallurgical coal miner Corsa Coal has announced promising results from its investigation into the presence of valuable minerals in its coal refuse material. While the TSX-V-listed... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Long-term demand outlook for platinum is robust, ongoing question mark over supply
26th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The long-term outlook for platinum from a demand perspective is pretty robust. The question, once again, is whether supply will be adequate to meet it. “In terms of automotive demand, we can't... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American sells rest of Australian coal mines for $3.8bn as part of portfolio reshaping
25th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining giant Anglo American announced on Monday the sale of its Australian steelmaking coal mines to Peabody, a US-based coal producer, for $3.8-billion. The move is part of the... 


Is industry hiding its light under the proverbial bushel?
Is industry hiding its light under the proverbial bushel?
22nd November 2024

The Southern Africa Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s (SAIMM’s) 2024 Annual General Meeting held in August 2024 celebrated the Institute’s 130th birthday and 70 years since the Journal was first... 


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On-The-Air (22/11/2024)
22nd November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about global investment, ferrochrome and critical rare earth elements 


Gold holds four-day gain on haven demand and dovish Fed comments
22nd November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold held a four-day rally as haven demand added support amid an escalation in Russia’s war with Ukraine, while traders assessed prospects for further easing by the Federal Reserve. Bullion traded... 


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ADTs to play crucial role in construction of 900 ha tailings facility
22nd November 2024

South African manufacturer Bell Equipment’s fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will play a crucial role in the construction of a massive 900 ha tailings facility for a gold mining company near... 


Chromium secures increased share of SA mining revenue
22nd November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Chromium accounted for 8% of South Africa’s mining revenue in June 2024, says PWC South Africa lead economist: macroanalysis Dr Christie Viljoen, up from 5% in 2023. Quoting Statistics South Africa... 


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Mogalakwena mine, South Africa
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A platinum group metals mine 30 km north-west of the town of Mokopane, in Limpopo. 


Image of massive sulphide intersections in the contact ore at Crean Hill typically exhibit high grade pentlandite and chalcopyrite
Crean Hill project, Canada
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Magna Mining Inc is developing an underground nickel, copper and platinum group metals mining project, in Sudbury, Ontario. 


Chalice chair highlights Gonneville as unique Western palladium asset
Chalice chair highlights Gonneville as unique Western palladium asset
21st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Gonneville palladium project in Western Australia is strategically positioned to benefit when commodity markets rebound, with its scale, long-life potential, and second-quartile cost estimates... 


Haib copper project area in Namibia
Emerging copper miner Koryx appoints new president, COO
19th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has appointed Heye Daun president and CEO effective immediately. Daun will also retain his position as chairperson.  


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter
Far-reaching platinum hydrogen package launched at European Hydrogen Week
18th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A new brand that offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydrogen application support off a single platinum group metals (PGMs) company base has been launched at the European Hydrogen Week 2024 by... 


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Sibanye-Stillwater secures six health and safety awards
18th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational miner Sibanye-Stillwater’s South African operations received six industry health and safety awards at the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) MineSafe 2024... 


Thabi Leoka
JSE censures, bans, fines Thabi Leoka
15th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The JSE has decided to impose a public censure on Thabi Leoka, the former independent nonexecutive director of listed companies Remgro, Netcare and Anglo American Platinum, along with a fine of... 


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Zimbabwe lithium miners want royalties to be linked to prices
15th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe lithium miners want royalty payments to the government linked to metal prices as the current market downturn threatens the viability of investment projects. That will ensure “the... 


Amandelbult chrome recovery plant
Amandelbult mine, South Africa
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A platinum group metals mine on the north-western limb of the Bushveld Complex, in Limpopo, between Northam and Thabazimbi. 


Mining production, sales up in September
14th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s mining production increased by 4.7% year-on-year in September, Statistics South Africa reports. The largest positive contributions came from platinum group metals (PGMs) (6.7% and... 


Roger Baxter and Johan Odendaal.
South Africa back on investor radar screen, Roger Baxter reports
14th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

People are sitting up and taking notice of South Africa being very much back on the investment radar screen, Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter said on Thursday. This follows the... 


Beyers Nel
Harmony appoints Beyers Nel CEO, Floyd Masemula deputy CEO
14th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has appointed Beyers Nel to succeed Peter Steenkamp as CEO, with effect from January 1. Floyd Masemula has also been appointed deputy CEO from January 1,... 


Production ramp-up leads Mantengu to report big increase in interim revenue, profits
12th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Mantengu Mining has reported a R102.8-million year-on-year increase in revenue from R13.1-million for the six months ended August 2023 to R115.9-million for the equivalent period this... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia reports commendable increase in first-half operating profit
11th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group Omnia has reported a 17% increase in operating profit to R802-million for the six months ended September 30, which CEO Seelan Gobalsamy says was driven by solid... 


Eastplats reports 49.5% decrease in revenue
11th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and TSX-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has reported a 49.5% decrease in revenue to $11-million for the third quarter of the year ended September 30, compared with the $21.8-million... 


Sibanye-Stillwater confirms signing of wage agreement with unions
11th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that it has concluded wage negotiations at its South African gold operations, which began in July. A one-year agreement was reached with the... 


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On-The-Air (08/11/2024)
8th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about platinum, Ergo solar plant and Madagascar graphite advance 


Platinum, Ergo solar plant, Madagascar graphite advance make headlines
Platinum, Ergo solar plant, Madagascar graphite advance make headlines
8th November 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the appeal of platinum as an investment asset for Chinese investors; DRDGOLD’s Ergo solar plant receiving an Eskom grid connection certificate; and... 


Man installing a proximity detection system
PDS efficacy colliding with workforce culture
8th November 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Proximity detection systems (PDS) are enablers of health and safety on mine sites but can be rendered less effective should the technology fail to be adopted outright by a mining company’s... 


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Policymakers must be made to advance fuel cell electric vehicles without delay
8th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A call on policymakers to advance fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) alongside battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is a must in South Africa. European policymakers are being alerted to the urgent... 


Image of South Africa flag and periodic table symbold for platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold
Waterberg project, South Africa
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 


Jubilee achieves key milestones in advancing copper strategy, delivers strong PGM performance
7th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported organic growth in its South African operations, which the company says are now well-established and consistently delivering strong results.... 


Chromium
Chromium secures bigger share of SA’s mining revenue
6th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Chromium accounted for 8% of South Africa’s mining revenue in June 2024, says PWC South Africa lead economist macro analysis Dr Christie Viljoen, up from 5% in 2023. Quoting Stats South Africa... 


The fish-to-dragon 1kg platinum investment bar. Picture: China Gold Coin Group.
Investment demand for platinum in China strengthens with launch of new platinum bar
5th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The appeal of platinum as an investment asset is being increasingly recognised by Chinese investors, which is resulting in China becoming one of the most important investment markets for platinum... 


underground mining machines
Minerals Council notes easing of mining input cost increases in September
5th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Minerals Council South Africa’s index for mining input costs showed continued easing in September, with a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, down from 5.2% in August. This downward trend is... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater reports 9% y/y growth in adjusted earnings for third quarter
5th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater has announced a 9% year-on-year increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $184-million for the third... 


Gold steady as market holds breath before tight US election
Gold steady as market holds breath before tight US election
5th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold was steady as the market braced for a tight US election, and a Federal Reserve rate decision later in the week. Uncertainty around the presidential vote on Tuesday has aided bullion in the... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad.
Anglo agrees terms for sale of minority interest in coal mines for billion dollars-plus
4th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Copper-, iron-ore- and crop-nutrient-focused Anglo American reported on Monday that it expects to complete the sale of a minority interest it holds in an Australian steelmaking coal business in the... 


Former Sasol, RBPlat CFO Hanré Rossouw
Former Sasol, Royal Bafokeng Platinum CFO now leading Madagascar graphite advance
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

As the new president and CEO of the Canada-listed NextSource Materials – which is chaired by former South African mining luminary and one-time Eskom finance director Sir Mick Davis – the ex-Sasol... 


Gold climbs ahead of US jobs data, with election looming large
1st November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold gained — following its biggest one-day drop since July — as traders waited for key US jobs data and weighed potential market disruption ahead of the looming presidential election. Bullion... 


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On-The-Air (01/11/2024)
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Chile green hydrogen, Implats solar and De Beers business development. 


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