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Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala and FD Ditabe Chocho.

Ferrochrome producer Merafe cites green energy solutions as 2024 opportunity

18th March 2024

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture is exploring renewable energy projects to mitigate power shortages and power costs, Merafe Resources CEO Zanele Matlala said on Monday, when the Johannesburg... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala.

Merafe declares cash dividend on record profit, elevated chrome

18th March 2024

Ferrochrome and chrome company Merafe achieved a record profit of R1 753-million despite what it describes as a challenging economic environment in the 12 months to December 31. The board of... 


Platinum cathode required in PEM fuel cells to convert hydrogen to electricity. Heraeus infographic.

Major new gigafactory fuel cell thrust enlivening demand outlook for platinum

15th March 2024

A major new fuel cell thrust in North America is enlivening the outlook for platinum and helping the world advance further along the road to net zero. Emphasising that the advancement of the... 


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On-The-Air (15/03/2024)

15th March 2024

Martin Creamer discusses gold mines, hydrogen-based power and mining boost. 


Anglo American's Africa and Australia regional director Themba Mkhwanazi.

Project finance clinched for 520 MW South African wind, solar projects – Anglo

15th March 2024

Johannesburg- and London-listed diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American announced on Thursday that jointly owned renewable energy venture with EDF Renewables, Envusa Energy, has... 


Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp.

Harmony Gold board approves R7.9bn project on back of superb half-year results

15th March 2024

The board of mining company Harmony Gold has approved the commencement of a R7.9-billion life-of-mine (LoM) extension project at the rich Mponeng gold mine in the West Wits region of South Africa's... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.

Hive Hydrogen signs wind energy deal for R105bn Eastern Cape green ammonia plant

15th March 2024

Hive Hydrogen South Africa has signed an agreement with Genesis Eco-Energy to implement 372 MW of wind power in the Western Cape, in support of the development of its R105-billion green ammonia... 


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South Africa’s key export markets need to be watched with ceaseless vigilance

15th March 2024

Platinum group metal basket prices are dangerously down in part because of eyes being taken off changed situations in key markets. For instance, the rhodium price has suffered badly because the... 


Exxaro media briefing.

Wind generation up, solar operational soon, Exxaro reports

14th March 2024

Group wind power generation last year increased by 8% and the Lephalale solar power project is on its way to being operational in the first quarter of next year, Exxaro CE Dr Nombasa Tsengwa... 


Exxaro CE Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.

Exxaro declares R5.4bn dividends, green energy business thriving

14th March 2024

Diversified mining company Exxaro, with interests in the coal, energy and ferrous markets, has declared final and special dividends. The share dividend of R10.10 a share is roughly R3.4-billion and... 


Work under way at the Black Rock manganese operation.

New level of Transnet transparency much improved – ARM

13th March 2024

Since the new leadership at State rail enterprise Transnet has began engaging with South Africa's mining industry, the level of transparency has been “much, much improved”, according to African... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.

Right things are being done with Transnet, right things will be done with Eskom – Motsepe

12th March 2024

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the founder and chairperson of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has expressed confidence in the direction being taken by South Africa’s State transport... 


From left Orion Resource Partners’ Andrew Ham, Rigel’s Stephen Saunders, Aurous CEO Richard Floyd, Citi’s Michael Cramer, and Citi South Africa’s Flint McGregor.

South African gold producer to go public in combination with US group

11th March 2024

South African gold producer Aurous, which owns and operates the Blyvoor gold mine and the Gauta tailings retreatment project on Gauteng's West Rand, has announced plans to go public through a... 


African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) CEO Phillip Tobias.

ARM CEO commends workforce for heeding clarion call to improve volume, cost, grade

11th March 2024

Full ownership and execution of factors that are within management’s control are being elevated to the highest possible level by African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) CEO Phillip Tobias. ARM has sharpened... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.

We are committed to confronting climate change – ARM

8th March 2024

African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe said during Friday’s presentation of dividend-yielding results that his diversified mining company is committed to... 


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On-The-Air (08/03/2024)

8th March 2024

Martin Creamer talks about iron-ore, manganese and platinum use. 


ARM Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.

ARM declares interim dividend from robust net cash position

8th March 2024

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Friday declared an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, when ARM had net cash of R7.9-billion. The interim dividend of... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.

Rich new Copper 360 discovery points to big Chile-type copper mine potential

8th March 2024

Okiep Copper Company, which mining company Newmont established in 1937, is today one of the 100%-owned subsidiaries of South Africa’s Copper 360, the only pure copper play listed on the... 


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South Africa’s mining industry must be given a new ticket to ride

8th March 2024

The decline of South Africa’s mining industry must be vigorously arrested by giving the flagging sector a new ticket to ride. Bureaucratic hoops must be reduced to a minimum and critical minerals... 


Elemental Energy’s Dereck Armstrong.

Stationary hydrogen power highlighted as major solution by Toyota fuel cell-using developer

7th March 2024

When Engineering News & Mining Weekly covered last month’s local launch of BMW’s first hydrogen car fleet on South Africa's roads, we discovered that BMW’s hydrogen refilling station in Midrand is... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.

Automotive demand for platinum expected to hit seven-year high this year

6th March 2024

This year could potentially turn out to be quite an interesting year for platinum as a commodity and also as an investment, with the 2023 platinum market deficit of 878  000 oz forecast to be... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman

Sibanye-Stillwater highlights its full confidence in price-hit platinum group metals

5th March 2024

While the operating environment remains challenging, with macro-economic and geo-political uncertainty persisting, the medium- to long-term view of Sibanye-Stillwater remains largely unchanged on... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu

South Africa's Menar clinches mining MoU with government of Gabon

5th March 2024

South Africa’s consistently advancing mining investment company Menar has signed a memorandum of agreement with the government of Gabon. “We think that Gabon is one of the promising countries when... 


Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne.

New solar farm being built in Limpopo, wind boost on way from W Cape – Northam

4th March 2024

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Northam Platinum has begun construction of an 80 MW solar power farm at its Zondereinde operation in Limpopo – and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne.

Platinum remains in fundamental deficit – Northam

1st March 2024

Platinum remains in fundamental deficit, Northam CEO Paul Dunne emphasised at the company’s presentation on Friday, which reported a strong performance from all group operations in the six months... 


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On-The-Air (01/03/2024)

1st March 2024

Martin Creamer discusses gold mining project and two huge wind and sun energy projects. 


Paul Dunne

Northam declares cash dividend, boosts self-generation

1st March 2024

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed mining company Northam Platinum on Friday declared a cash interim dividend after reporting strong performance from all group operations in the six months to the... 


Implats group executive: refining and marketing Sifiso Sibiya.

Implats experiencing strong PGMs demand, working on pulling hydrogen uptake closer

1st March 2024

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining, refining, and marketing company Implats, which reported solid production in a low-price environment on Thursday, is ironically still experiencing strong demand... 


Palladium bars.

Now palladium comes under the Heraeus-Sibanye spotlight to boost hydrogen economy

1st March 2024

Germany’s Heraeus Precious Metals and South Africa’s Sibanye-Stillwater are partnering to explore new applications for platinum-group metals (PGMs) in the hydrogen economy, with a specific focus on... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.

Barrick replaces 140% of gold reserves, no need for ‘dilutionary or delusionary’ M&A

1st March 2024

New York- and Toronto-listed mining company Barrick has replaced more than 140% of its gold reserves in the last five years and more importantly at the same grade, Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow... 


The BMW iX5 Hydrogen passenger car being refuelled with green hydrogen.

BMW’s hydrogen-fuelled cars take to local streets for first time

1st March 2024

For the first time, luxury vehicle manufacturer BMW has a fleet of hydrogen-fuelled cars on South Africa’s roads, supported by a green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure set up at its Midrand... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller

Implats expecting phased reduction in group output

29th February 2024

A phased reduction in group output owing to a probable decline in production from Impala Canada and Mimosa in Zimbabwe is likely from platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company... 


Anglo American's Africa and Australia regional director Themba Mkhwanazi.

Project finance clinched for 520 MW South African wind, solar projects – Anglo

29th February 2024

Johannesburg- and London-listed diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American announced on Thursday that jointly owned renewable energy venture with EDF Renewables, Envusa Energy, has... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller.

Low prices hit profitability of strongly producing Implats

29th February 2024

The significant decline in platinum group metal (PGM) prices during 2023 has resulted in notably lower group profitability, despite disciplined cost control across several operations, PGMs mining... 


Harmony Gold FD Boipelo Lekubo.

Green energy integrated into Harmony Gold operations, uranium surprises on upside

29th February 2024

Green electrons are being generated as planned at Harmony Gold’s 30 MW first phase of renewable energy generation, which is now fully integrated into the mining company’s Tshepong South and North... 


Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp.

Harmony Gold board approves R7.9bn project on back of superb half-year results

28th February 2024

The board of mining company Harmony Gold has approved the commencement of a R7.9-billion life-of-mine (LoM) extension project at the rich Mponeng gold mine in the West Wits region of South Africa's... 


Cleaner-fuelled Anglo ship built by Shanghai shipbuilder.

Anglo’s tenth emission-cutting ship contributing to cleaner, greener maritime industry

28th February 2024

The contribution of diversified mining company Anglo American to a cleaner, greener maritime industry is highlighted by this week’s delivery of the last of ten emission-cutting ships. The maiden... 


Euro Sun Mining CEO Grant Sboros.

South African leading critical mining project in Romania where red tape is being cut

27th February 2024

Toronto-listed Euro Sun Mining, headed by South African CEO Grant Sboros, is advancing a development-stage gold and copper project in Romania, a country which is reportedly shedding its rigidly... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.

Hive Hydrogen signs wind power deal for R105bn Eastern Cape green ammonia plant

27th February 2024

Hive Hydrogen South Africa has signed an agreement with Genesis Eco-Energy to implement 372 MW of wind power in the Western Cape, in support of the development of its R105-billion green ammonia... 


Jubilee Metals in South Africa and Zambia.

South Africa’s Jubilee Metals continuing to grow copper strongly in Zambia

26th February 2024

The copper operations in Zambia of South Africa’s Jubilee Metals showed strong growth in the six months to December 31, with further sharp increases expected going forward. The Johannesburg- and... 


The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project involves the recovery of rare earths from gypsum and waste dumps.

Likely lifespan boost for critical rare earths project in South Africa’s Limpopo province

26th February 2024

South Africa’s rare earths project in Limpopo has received a distinctly possible lifespan boost to more than 16 years following an updated bulk density calculation, which has enlarged the likely... 


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