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From left, Gold Fields CFO Paul Schmidt, interim CEO Martin Preece and EVP Kelly Carter.
Gauteng gold mine being blown away by wind’s potential as Reef electricity source
5th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Although Gauteng dwellers have tended to dismiss wind as a renewable energy provider from this region, some are now being blown away by the gusts that puff across our far-stretching gold reef. “I... 


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Renewables, exploration, hydrogen make headlines
5th May 2023

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Gold Fields’ progress in wind energy generation at its South Deep gold mine; Barrick's belief in adding ounces through the drill bit rather than... 


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3rd May 2023

This week: 50 more R105bn Hive Hydrogen projects still not enough if demand projections continue; and, Shaft-sinking boom-time stalwart Nigel Townshend returns as chair of mining services company 


From left, Anglo American Platinum’s Fahmida Smith and Themba Mahlangu, and Department of Science and Innovation’s Eudy Mabuza.
Anglo Platinum mine site interchange highlights South Africa's public-private hydrogen economy ambition
2nd May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

In a positive display of collaboration between South Africa’s public and private sectors, Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena platinum group metals operation in Limpopo province hosted a... 


Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande
South African government committed to developing the hydrogen economy – Minister
2nd May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has highlighted the country’s determination to develop a hydrogen economy, for a low carbon-emissions future. He did so at the... 


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Net Zero offers A$40bn in opportunities to Aus - report
1st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report has revealed that the shift to Net Zero emissions could generate as much as A$40-billion in national income for Australia and A$65-billion in economic activity by 2050. In its latest... 


Global mining supply. Source: DNV report.
Hydrogen has advantage of relatively cheap energy storage, DNV study finds
28th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Both hydrogen and battery technologies are expected to operate in the power sector, but in different areas, says independent risk management and assurance firm DNV. Hydrogen is expected to play a... 


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Hive Hydrogen, Mitochondria, Anglo make headlines
26th April 2023

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Hive Hydrogen’s R105-billion, phase one, investment pledge; Mitochondria's R4.3-billion pledge for a hydrogen fuel cell project to create 1 500 jobs in... 


FFI completes GEM construction in Qld
26th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Green energy developer Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has completed construction of its Gladstone Electrolyser Manufacturing (GEM) facility in Queensland. FFI CEO Mark Hutchinson earlier this... 


Woodside finds hydrogen partner in Singapore
26th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside Energy has inked a non-binding heads of agreement (HoA) with Singapore’s Keppel Data Centres Holding to evaluate the potential supply of liquid hydrogen to Singapore from... 


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26th April 2023

This week: Anglo’s 680 MW prioritised first-wave renewable energy projects on way; and, Platinum-based hydrogen production is in competitive upscale mode 


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Demand driving hydrogen projects pipeline, but few have started construction
25th April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

A growing demand for more sustainably produced hydrogen is driving the development of low-carbon hydrogen projects, but challenges in terms of cost competitiveness, transport, offtakers and... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
50 more R105bn Hive Hydrogen projects still not enough if demand projections continue, says GM
25th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The R105-billion investment pledge by Hive Hydrogen at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fifth South Africa Investment Conference was the biggest by far, resulting in Engineering News & Mining Weekly... 


Sibanye-Stillwater chairperson Dr Vincent Maphai and CEO Neal Froneman.
Sibanye-Stillwater’s integrated report highlights green metals spread
24th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Sibanye-Stillwater Integrated Report 2022 published today highlights the company’s clinching of minerals resources and reserves in the critical metals arena while maintaining minerals positions in... 


Australia needs green energy policy response quick smart - Fortescue
24th April 2023 By: Reuters

Australia needs to match energy policies being unfurled by other countries to make the most of its green energy advantage, the head of Fortescue Metals Group's energy unit said on Monday, as he... 


Council extolls platinum’s role in decarbonisation
21st April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, industry body the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has highlighted platinum’s role in decarbonisation as a key transition metal for the energy transition. It... 


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Raising capital, Anglo American, SAIC make headlines
21st April 2023

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Africa's need to raise capital at the small end of the stock exchange;  the first wave of Anglo American’s renewable energy projects; and the... 


Heraeus Precious Metals Executive Vice-President New Business Philipp Walter.
Platinum-based hydrogen production is in competitive upscale mode, Heraeus’ Walter reports
20th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals- (PGM-) based proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis is a competitive technology in upscale mode and is making its mark in electrolysis for hydrogen production as well as... 


CCUS and gas has big role in net zero - study
20th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

While new analysis has highlighted the need for natural gas and large carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) in Australia’s race to net zero, there would be very little space for nuclear... 


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Green hydrogen economy in South Africa growing from small projects
19th April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

While South Africa and the world are in the nascent stages of using sustainably produced, or green, hydrogen as an energy carrier, there are many projects across the emerging value chain... 


From top left clockwise are Anglo's Duncan Wanblad, Anik Michaud, Matt Daley and Stephen Pearce.
Anglo’s 680 MW prioritised first-wave renewable energy projects on way
19th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Listed as a 2023 priority by Anglo American is getting the first wave of the renewable energy ecosystem projects under way in South Africa. The first wave of 680 MW renewable energy projects being... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad.
Addressing climate change is increasingly urgent challenge, says Anglo’s Wanblad
18th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Addressing climate change is an increasingly urgent challenge for all businesses, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad, who on Tuesday presented the London- and Johannesburg-listed mining... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa executive chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
Green hydrogen investment pledge hits conference’s top spot at R105bn
17th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The investment into green hydrogen was the biggest investment pledge by far to be announced at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) in Sandton. The R105-billion energy investment... 


Green steelmaking will bolster platinum demand up to 2030, says WPIC
14th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the steel industry’s ambitious plans to cut emissions by at least 80% by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, it will call for an increasing amount of hydrogen-based steelmaking, which bodes well... 


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Report highlights Aus' huge hydrogen potential
13th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The latest annual State of Hydrogen report has reinforced the notion that Australia had the foundations to become a global leader in green hydrogen. The report illustrated local industry is... 


Arena funds hydrogen and green steel R&D
13th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) has announced A$50-million investment for two funding rounds targeting research and development (R&D) for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron... 


Minbos' green ammonia study proves positive
11th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A technical study into the Capanda green ammonia project, in Angola, has proven positive for ASX-listed Minbos. The study defined a carbon-free facility, avoiding the use of natural gas or any... 


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Green steel, trackless mobile machinery, smelterless tech make headlines
6th April 2023

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the H2 Green Steel/Anglo American memorandum of understanding; the ENSafrica webinar, which heard that new trackless mobile machinery regulations... 


New electrolyser technology 20% more efficient than counterparts, says Hysata
5th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

Australian electrolyser manufacturer Hysata has developed a new type of electrolyser, featuring what is says is the most efficient electrolysis cell in the world at 20% more efficient than its... 


Kolomela iron-ore operation of Anglo group company Kumba Iron Ore, inNorthern Cape.
Anglo signs another green steel deal involving South African iron-ore
4th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mitigating climate change, the biggest challenge of our time, requires a new, clean industrial revolution, says H2 Green Steel of Sweden, which on Tuesday announced the signing of a memorandum of... 


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