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PlatAfrica marks 25 years
20th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African platinum jewellery design and manufacturing competition PlatAfrica is celebrating a quarter-century. This year’s theme, ‘Legacy and Beyond’, is aligned to PlatAfrica’s twenty-fifth... 


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Indaba tackles challenges, sets path for better future
20th September 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

This year’s Joburg Indaba will focus on the local mining sector’s role in fostering inclusive economic growth amid an everchanging economic and political landscape, says events organiser Joburg... 


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Two Rivers plant expansion project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

African Rainbow Minerals has reported that construction on the Merensky concentrator plant has been completed. 


Aerial view of the Two Rivers mine
Two Rivers Platinum Mine Merensky project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been put on care and maintenance. 


Dr Reuel Khoza
Jubilee appoints business veteran Khoza to its board
19th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals has appointed Dr Reuel Khoza to its board and announced the resignation of CFO Neal Reynolds. Reynolds will leave the company to pursue new opportunities after... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.
South Africa's green hydrogen programme attracts R800bn in projects – Deputy Minister
18th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme has attracted projects worth R800-billion-plus, Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala said on Wednesday, when he called on... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
High value of South Africa’s surface gold recovery highlighted at Gold Forum Americas
18th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The presentation of DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius at the thirty-sixth annual Gold Forum Americas 2024 in Colorado Springs highlighted the company’s world-leading gold-from-tailings advances that... 


Dr Philipp Walter, Executive VP Business Line Hydrogen Systems, Global Business Unit Heraeus Precious Metals.
Platinum group metals can play essential decarb role beyond hydrogen ­– Heraeus
17th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metal (PGM) catalysis can play an essential decarbonising role beyond hydrogen generation, where its use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology for water electrolysis and fuel... 


The 100%-owned Gonneville PGE/nickel/copper/cobalt project is located on Chalice-owned farmland, about 70 km north-east of Perth in Western Australia.
WA awards strategic status to Chalice’s Gonneville project
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has awarded strategic project status to the Gonneville project, which has the potential to produce a rare mix of critical and strategic minerals, such as... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


Gold bars
Gold climbs to another record with Fed rate cut expected in days
16th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold rose to a record as markets waited for the Federal Reserve to begin easing monetary policy for the first time in more than four years. Bullion climbed as much as 0.4% to a high of $2... 


Gold rises to another record high ahead of expected Fed rate cut
Gold rises to another record high ahead of expected Fed rate cut
13th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold rose to another record high — after surging almost 2% to an all-time peak on Thursday — as the dollar extended declines ahead of a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Bullion... 


Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer
Platinum deficit, hydrogen economy, infrastructure investment make headlines
13th September 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses a platinum deficit of more than a million ounces because of significant demand; he tells us why development finance institutions are seen as key... 


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Company extends pump range
13th September 2024

Slurry pump technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has extended its range of slurry pumps for the mining industry to include an acid-resistant super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)... 


An overhead view of a critical mineral miner in Africa
Path pursued by African mining projects a complex one
13th September 2024

While many explorers and developers are looking to Africa for much of the mineral production to drive the global energy transition, a careful path must be followed before these projects can... 


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Geophysical event exploring new tech
13th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

As the world moves toward a greener economy involving an increased uptake of critical minerals, the need to successfully locate and extract these minerals comes to the fore. Consequently, increased... 


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Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada Nickel Company has reported that government agency Export Development Canada may provide a $500-million loan for the project. 


Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye to further restructure its US operations, posts loss in challenging commodity price environment
12th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Low platinum group metals (PGM) prices have resulted in the need for further restructuring of Sibanye-Stillwater’s US PGM operations and a 200 000 oz/y reduction in platinum and palladium (2E)... 


South Africa's mining output down 1.4% y/y in July
12th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in July, Statistics South Africa reports. The largest negative contributors were iron-ore (-19% and contributing -2.8 percentage... 


Solar PV panels
Zimbabwe’s biggest miners seek $182m for solar projects
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182-million to develop 200 MW of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the projects. The... 


Zambia Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe
Ivanhoe plans to replicate DRC successes in Zambia
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines, which is advancing base metal and platinum group metal projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, has entered into a memorandum of... 


Amplats' Mogalakwena operations
Anglo American South Africa raises R7.2bn through sale of some Amplats shares
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Anglo American South Africa, a subsidiary of diversified miner Anglo American, has sold 13.94-million shares of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) at a price of R515 a share, raising gross proceeds... 


A hydrogen-powered haul truck at Amplat's Mogalakwena mine
Anglo American starts cutting stake in Amplats with share sale
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American offered to sell about 13-million shares in Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in a move aimed at increasing the South African firm’s free float ahead of a full exit. The shares... 


Sylvania posts lower full-year earnings on the back of low PGM prices
10th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $13.5-million for the financial year ended June 30, an 80% decrease on the Ebitda of... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum market deficit forecast to exceed million ounces in 2024 amid robust demand
10th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Robust growth is expected to drive total platinum demand to 8 118 000 oz, leading to a substantial market deficit of 1 028 000 oz in 2024, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says in its... 


Development Bank of Southern Africa Chief Economist Zeph Nhleko.
Development finance institutions are key architects of hydrogen economy – Nhleko
9th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development finance institutions (DFIs) are more than just financial supporters of the hydrogen economy, they are important architects of its future, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)... 


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Wesizwe appoints contractor to execute concentrator rectification plan
9th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says in an operational update that it has awarded a contract to an experienced contractor to start implement a rectification plan of the concentrator plant at its... 


EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Government agency Export Development Canada (EDC) may provide a $500-million loan for the Crawford nickel sulphide project in Timmins, Ontario. This is according to project owner Canada Nickel,... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals wants to maximise the equity it has in Harmony Gold
6th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The global market is going through a very challenging time right now, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe noted on Friday, when the Johannesburg Stock... 


Platinum ingots
SADPMR to conclude Platinum Centenary Commemoration with prestigious event
6th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Government body South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR) will host a prestigious event on the sidelines of the Jewellex Africa 2024 conference, in Sandton, on September 8, to... 


VENGAI MADZIMA 
The primary goal of the Masterclass is to equip participants with the knowledge required to operate effectively within Zimbabwe’s mining sector
Masterclass responds to rapidly changing regulatory environment
6th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The Zimbabwe Mining Law Masterclass 2024, hosted by research and market analyst company African Influence Exchange (AIE) last month, responded to the rapidly changing regulatory environment in... 


A generic image of mineral processing operations
Boosting value of South African-mined minerals
6th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Collaborative efforts undertaken with the mining industry - focusing on developing research and technological expertise - are driving new economic value in various commodities including gold,... 


Smaller cranes shine at Platreef installation
6th September 2024

While high-capacity overhead cranes are of an impressive size and technical complexity, their smaller and simpler cousins – the workhorses of the factory and general engineering workshop – should... 


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Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Booysendal South mine is now beyond the project phase. 


Image of Eland platinum mine
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Prevailing market conditions have resulted in decline development being temporarily suspended. 


Image of Zondereinde mine and smelter
Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Underground tunnel development within the Western extension section has progressed to plan, according to Northam Platinum. 


Goodwin showcases slurry solutions at Electra Mining
Goodwin showcases slurry solutions at Electra Mining
5th September 2024

Robust slurry pump provider Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa will be exhibiting at this year's Electra Mining. As the sole distributor of Goodwin's electrically driven submersible... 


Chinese lithium producers embrace hedging to manage volatility
5th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese lithium processors are ratcheting up hedging to offset wild swings in the battery metal, a sign that local futures launched around a year ago are gaining traction. Several companies have... 


A Sibanye employee working in a gold mine
Sibanye achieves Level 4 BBBEE accreditation
5th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater reports that it has improved its broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) rating to Level 4, from Level 6 in 2023 and Level... 


Highland appoints Copperwood project director
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Highland Copper has appointed Wynand van Dyk as project director for the Copperwood project, in Michigan, US. Van Dyk is a senior executive with 30 years of experience in mining,... 


Northam’s Eland mine.
Northam sees Eland becoming significant chrome producer in coming years
4th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Northam Platinum, which benefits from a full mine-to-market value chain in chrome, sold around 1.3-million tons of chrome for the year, which contributed 12.5%, or R3.8-billion, to the revenue of... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
4th September 2024

This week: Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling and, Headwind-hit Implats delivers guided production, controls costs 


Fine platinum bars.
Stimulating demand is most consequential action price-hit PGM industry can take
3rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The most consequential action that price-hit platinum group metals (PGM) producers can take as an industry is the stimulation of demand. “But the issue is, are we doing enough to advance the... 


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