Recycle like there’s no tomorrow, big screen at Oppenheimer event urges attendees

Recycle like there’s no tomorrow were the urging words flashed across the large screen at the thirteenth Oppenheimer Research Conference, where long-time former diamond mining luminary Nicky... 

$860m ilmenite beneficiation project enters bulk earthworks phase at Richards Bay IDZ

The bulk earthworks phase of the Nyanza Light Metals plant to advance ilmenite up the value curve as titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment has begun at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone... 

Contract route saves gold project R300m, local tech takes tanks out of critical path

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 

Pan African taking the wild out of the west as gold recovery uplifts the local community

When the Mining Weekly team of three arrived at the initial sod-turning event of Pan African Resources’ gold-from-dumps project just over a year ago, the area west of Johannesburg looked a little... 

On-The-Air (04/10/2024)

Martin Creamer talks about manganese for battery electric vehicles, a new gold recovery operation and a new vanadium project. 

Platinum group metals can play essential decarbonisation role beyond hydrogen – Heraeus

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... 

Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo

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... 

Wealth creation must be encouraged, wealth consumption kept in check

Mining, agriculture, manufacturing and everything that uplifts local business must be encouraged by government and wealth consumption kept in proper check. The long wait for exploration and mining... 

Pan African’s masterstroke gold operation gets going under budget, ahead of schedule

The biggest takeaway from the hugely profitable Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation, which was commissioned west of Johannesburg by Pan African Resources on Thursday, is that one can make a... 

South Africa needs to transition to renewable energy, Eskom chair tells Joburg Indaba

South Africa needs to transition into renewable energy in a way that continues to protect the country’s energy availability, Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday.... 

Battery manganese project begins in Mpumalanga, orders placed for long-lead items

Manganese Metal Company (MMC) of Mbombela is on its way to becoming a Western world beater in the supply of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). MMC’s... 

Blyvoor gold mine expects to ramp up to 80 000 oz in three years – Aurous

Blyvoor gold mine on Johannesburg’s West Rand has sold 16% more gold to the end of August, Aurous Gold stated in a mid-year release on Monday. Gold production for the fiscal 2025 half-year to the... 

Vanadium project’s China link may open way for far-reaching value addition

The relationship that vanadium development company Vanadium Resources (VR8) is striking up with China Energy International Group could give the Steelpoortdrift project developer an answer to many... 

Cluster mining model promising steady-state advantage for Copper 360

Conventional mining typically focuses on a single large operation. In contrast, what is unfolding on South Africa’s Northern Cape Copper Belt is the deployment of a cluster mining model, which... 

Development finance institutions are key architects of hydrogen economy – Nhleko

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)... 

Why platinum prices are bad when demand is good must be transparently investigated

When demand for a commodity is good, the price of that commodity is generally good – but not in the case of platinum. Every platinum mining company you speak to reports robust demand but pricing... 

African Rainbow Minerals crowns grade as king, declares war on reef waste on PGMs front

Two acronyms were drummed into new mining entrants in the days of yore – GIK and WAR. GIK is short for ‘grade is king’ and at the opposite end of the scale, everyone was urged to declare war on... 

Pan African joins Harmony, DRDGOLD, Gold Fields on US gold miners’ index

Johannesburg- and London-listed gold mining company Pan African Resources has joined Harmony Gold, DRDGOLD, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti on the Van Eck Gold Miners’ GDX index, an exchange... 

Petra sees diamond prices holding steady to end 2024, with some improvement in 2025

Diamond mining company Petra believes that diamond prices will stabilise through to the end of this year with some improvement expected in 2025. The average diamond price realised by Petra  in... 

Manganese battery opportunity highlighted by US grant to South32’s Hermosa project

The use of manganese in batteries for battery electric vehicles is being increasingly explored, with density, charge, costs and durability being among the factors that are putting the hard grey... 

To date, half of new Northern Cape copper mine’s employees are from host communities

Half of the employees of the emerging Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s prospective Northern Cape were, as of June 30, made up of members of the host community towns of Prieska, Marydale,... 

On-The-Air (20/09/2024)

Martin Creamer talks about platinum group metals, decarbonisation and surface gold recovery 

Eland set for chrome success in coming years, says Northam Platinum

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... 

South32’s future outlook has probably never looked brighter – CEO

The future outlook for South32, the mining and metals company spun out of BHP in 2015, has probably never looked brighter, says South32 CEO Graham Kerr. “It's a decade in for the company, and time... 

South Africa must grasp the green hydrogen opportunity for the benefit of its people

Representatives of development finance institutions, private sector banks, mining companies, automotive manufacturers, and energy development organisations are increasingly urging South Africa Inc... 

South Africa's green hydrogen programme attracts R800bn in projects – Deputy Minister

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... 

High value of South Africa’s surface gold recovery highlighted at Gold Forum Americas

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... 

Platinum group metals can play essential decarb role beyond hydrogen ­– Heraeus

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... 

Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo

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... 

Cluster mining model promising steady-state advantage for Copper 360

Conventional mining typically focuses on a single large operation. In contrast, what is unfolding on South Africa’s Northern Cape Copper Belt is the deployment of a cluster mining model, which... 

Developing hydrogen economy key to future platinum group metals demand – Implats

The development of the hydrogen economy and the latent potential offtake for platinum group metals (PGMs) is a key underpin to the long-term view of future demand and the role PGMs will play in a... 

Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling

In the six months to June 30, cash from the operating activities of Master Drilling soared 119.8% to $27.7-million. The revenue pipeline of this Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed tech-savvy... 

Gold Fields’ big South Deep mine is being uplifted for quality-ounce longevity

Johannesburg- and New York-listed Gold Fields said on Friday that it is taking steps to set up its big South Deep gold mine on Gauteng’s West Rand for the long-term production of quality gold... 

Infrastructure investment is a must for economic growth and job creation

Properly implemented infrastructure development is a major economic enlarger that rewards an economy long after the roads, rail, bridge, energy, water, communication, aviation, health and many... 

Platinum market deficit forecast to exceed million ounces in 2024 amid robust demand

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 finance institutions are key architects of hydrogen economy – Nhleko

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)... 

African Rainbow Minerals wants to maximise the equity it has in Harmony Gold

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... 

On-The-Air (06/09/2024)

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen economy, platinum group metals and clean energy. 

Big win for DRDGOLD is 60 MW solar farm as it repositions for future

The big win for surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD is the 60 MW solar farm built at Ergo in the 12 months to June 30. “I call it a R3-billion prepaid electricity facility that will take care of... 

Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts, Marikana memorial hears

Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts by reaching consensus with stakeholders on dealing with grievances and disputes, former Minerals Council South Africa VP and current Transnet...