Anglo Platinum reports higher PGM sales volumes but much lower prices

Anglo American Platinum on Tuesday reported an increase in the sales volumes of platinum group metals (PGMs) from production, excluding trading, in the three months ending September 30. Owing to a... 

South32 reports record quarterly production at South Africa Manganese

South Africa Manganese continued its strong performance in the three months to September 30, when it increased saleable production by 7% to a record 628 000 wet metric tonnes (wmt), South32... 

On-The-Air (20/10/2023)

Martin Creamer discusses sun and wind energy, green hydrogen and a R1bn solar project for Tharisa. 

Merafe reports 21% lower ferrochrome production in first nine months

Third-quarter attributable ferrochrome production of Merafe Resources from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture was 40 000 t, which resulted in a production decrease of 21% for the first nine months... 

SA ‘definitely underexplored’ – Anglo CEO

South Africa, with its incredible minerals endowment and extraordinary untapped potential, is definitely under-explored, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said in response to questions after... 

If business-as-usual approach to conservation continues, world’s doomed – Oppenheimer conference hears

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall reminded hundreds of scientists present at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference in Midrand that if the world carries on with a business-as-usual... 

We need to find out all we can about our country’s underground water resources

With surface water availability potentially becoming a climate-change victim in the years ahead, South Africa should map its groundwater availability to ensure its best use in times of crisis. It... 

Anglo's Envusa applies to trade 520 MW of green electricity with seven operations

Renewables company Envusa Energy, which is owned jointly by Anglo American in partnership with EDF Renewables, this week lodged an application for a licence to trade electricity in South Africa’s... 

Implats board recommends broader category of financial recipients ahead of AGM

Identified for approval at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) of Implats is the accommodation of a broader category of financial recipients by the platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company... 

South African metals group awarded joint venture copper/cobalt slag project in Zambia

A diversified South African metals processing business that has expanded into Africa, on Tuesday announced that it had been awarded a copper slag project that will be executed in joint venture (JV)... 

Tharisa extends out Karo platinum project commissioning timeline by 12 months

The continued weakening of platinum group metal (PGM) prices and macroeconomics have resulted in the Karo platinum project timeline for commissioning being extended out by 12 months to June 2025,... 

Minerals Council South Africa highlights green hydrogen economy’s forward momentum

The world over, green hydrogen is being recognised as the most effective route towards combating the climate crisis in the most holistic way possible, with Minerals Council South Africa on Monday... 

R1bn solar energy project on track to supply Tharisa mine by end 2024

The R1-billion solar project being developed by Chariot Transitional Power and Total Eren in North West province is on track as planned to be completed end 2024. In doing so, it will contribute to... 

On-The-Air (13/10/2023)

Martin Creamer discusses green hydrogen, mining education and recycling of metals and minerals  

Malawi govt sets innovative permitting example by working alongside mining company

On the face of it, South Africa could do a lot more to speed up critical minerals mining development in South Africa. An example of doing so that catches the eye is the extra mile the government of... 

Circular-economy activities seen making ‘very significant’ contribution to Glencore’s earnings in future

Although Glencore’s earnings contributions from recycling activities are not material at this stage, the growth potential to the diversified mining and marketing company from circular economic... 

Bell now placing strong emphasis on underground mining equipment advance

With a legacy spanning decades and a reputation for pioneering advancements, South Africa’s Bell Equipment is now placing strong new emphasis on advancing underground mining equipment. Currently a... 

The green mobility within South Africa’s grasp must be vigorously advanced

South Africa showed important leadership last week by putting a platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle through its paces just north of Johannesburg. Well done to Toyota, Sasol, Air... 

Americans, Australians partner to build out, scale up global green hydrogen ecosystem

Building out and scaling up a global green hydrogen ecosystem collaboratively is at the heart of an American-Australian business partnership announced this week amid 30-plus countries already... 

Anglo, Mitsubishi collaborate to create copper with demonstrably strong provenance credentials

London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining company Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation to collaborate on the creation of a copper... 

Innovative copper, cobalt tailings treatment ‘encouraging’ – Jubilee

The technical team of the JSE AltX- and Aim-listed Jubilee Metals Group is innovating a waste leach circuit for the treatment of copper and cobalt tailings, as part of its Northern Refining copper... 

Copper 360 mining school attracting international partner attention

Copper 360’s mining school in the Northern Cape is attracting attention from international mining schools and global agencies wanting to partner with it. “We’ve received a lot of requests,” Copper... 

Essential integration of mining with circular economy highlighted at FT Mining Summit

Circularity is already practised at many mine sites, which use circular principles to reduce waste and conserve water. But to achieve full circularity for products – from production to consumption... 

Approving outstanding permits could shift economy in 12-18 months, says Mzila Mthenjane

If the 5 066 outstanding mining and exploration permits were approved, South Africa could begin to see a shift in the economy within 12 to 18 months, new Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila... 

On-The-Air (06/10/2023)

Martin Creamer discusses climate change, exploration and platinum group metals  

Empowered group keen to see Gautrain run by South Africans from 2026

The Strategic Partners Group (SPG) is the empowerment partner in the Gautrain, the rapid rail link owned by the Gauteng provincial government and run by the Bombela Concession Company (BCC). When... 

Renewable energy on the way to platinum mines from R2.5bn solar project in North West

Platinum mines operated by Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) will be on the receiving end of clean power from a R2.5-billion solar plant... 

Proudly South African microbubble technology taking mining world by storm

GoldOre, a proudly South African private company founded by Adrian Singh 13 years ago, markets the worldwide patented and proprietary MACH Reactor technology that he invented. A hydrodynamic... 

South Africa must give hero status to global-leading beneficiation green businesses

South Africa needs to rally behind its local value-adding mineral beneficiation businesses that are taking the country into the new green era. One of those gems, Manganese Metal Company, is already... 

South Africa definitely under-explored, has extraordinary untapped potential – Anglo

South Africa, with its incredible minerals endowment and extraordinary untapped potential, is definitely under-explored, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said in response to questions after... 

Conservation: if business-as-usual continues, world’s doomed – Oppenheimer conference hears

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall reminded hundreds of scientists present at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference in Midrand that if the world carries on with a business-as-usual... 

Emeralds, rubies continuing to give Southern Africa exceptional gemstone hues

The emerald green of Zambia and the ruby red of Mozambique are continuing to give exceptional gemstone hues to Southern Africa, Mining Weekly can today report. Zambian emeralds, which are among the... 

Fourth-quarter ferrochrome price slightly up

The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the fourth quarter of 2023 is $1.53/lb, 1.32% up on the third quarter of 2023, Merafe Resources advised its shareholders on Monday. The main focus of... 

Southern Palladium submits mining right application for Bengwenyama project

Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) development company Southern Palladium has submitted a mining right application for its 70%-owned Bengwenyama PGM project, on the... 

Commodities: Hope for best, prepare for worst – Macquarie

It is too early to expect the start of a new sustaining upcycle for commodities, Macquarie states in its latest quarterly outlook for global commodity markets. In a nigh 100-page commodities... 

On-The-Air (29/09/2023)

Martin Creamer unpacks opportunities from manganese, urban mining and reviving manufacturing 

Copper 360’s debut Rietberg mine takes a 220% mineral resource leap

South Africa’s sole listed copper producer Copper 360 (AltX CPR) has announced a significant upgrade of its mineral resources at the company’s Rietberg mine in the Northern Cape. The total resource... 

Evander solar plant whittling away Pan African Resources’ all-in sustaining costs

The first 10 MW solar plant at Evander gold-mining operation of Pan African Resources is reducing group all-in sustaining costs (AISC) by more than $10/oz with this number set to increase in coming... 

Manganese beneficiator wheeling hydropower as it targets entry into battery market

The world’s producer of the purest manganese metal is becoming greener and cleaner as it repositions for market acceptance in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, where it sees phenomenal... 

Every effort should be made to bring the ongoing dumping of mine tailings to an end

The state of the world is such that dumping huge volumes of mine waste on Mother Earth should be a thing of the past. Is there technology available to ensure that mines no longer need to dump...