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... 

Malawi gov't 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... 

South Africa’s manganese mastery putting country in pole position for green transition

Close to half a century of local manganese mastery by Manganese Metal Co of Mpumalanga is placing South Africa – a manganese mining and refining country – in pole position, amid a flurry of global... 

Recycling can leverage Glencore’s strong position in metal marketing – Morgan Stanley

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 placing strong new 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... 

On-The-Air (22/09/2023)

Martin Creamer unpacks Gautrain developments and green energy. 

South Africa must make Transnet work, or economy will grind to a halt – Menar

South Africa has no option but Transnet, and the country must make the State logistics enterprise work or the entire economy will grind to a halt, Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu highlighted in an... 

Record platinum deficit, above-ground platinum stocks decimation on the way

The biggest takeaway from the Platinum Quarterly report and updated full-year forecast of the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) is the predicted record platinum deficit of more than a... 

Nothing less than beneficial outcome needed from Transnet partnership – Motsepe

The partnership of South Africa’s mining industry and State-owned rail enterprise Transnet must translate into “results, results, results”, African Rainbow Minerals executive chairperson Dr Patrice... 

Regulators must investigate accuracy of unsafe mine cable warnings

Concern has again been expressed about incidents. in particularly underground coal mining situations, where trailing cables and couplers are reportedly failing during use. The representatives of... 

Clean energy on 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... 

Pan African advancing to quarter million ounces of gold a year, analyst calculates

The pathway established by Pan African Resources towards achieving gold production of a quarter million ounces a year in 2026 is based on two organic growth prospects in the immediate future,... 

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... 

On-The-Air (15/09/2023)

Martin Creamer discuses green mining, skills, copper demand. 

First-rate rail model needed to put South Africa on competitive path, says Thungela

Once short-term and medium-term rail restoration has been achieved, a best-of-breed approach should be adopted to put South Africa on a competitive logistics path, says thermal coal exporter... 

Depressed PGMs bucket price puts 70% of South African production base at a loss – Northam

The current platinum group metals (PGMs) basket price puts 70% of the South African production base at a loss when taking into account replacement capital requirements on top of the working costs.... 

Employment of the best person for the job is absolutely non-negotiable

African Rainbow Minerals Dr Patrice Motsepe is correct to demand in the loudest possible voice that South Africans must insist once and for all that the principle of employing the best person for... 

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... 

Pan African proposes dividend, expands renewables, heads beyond 200 000 oz/y

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... 

New mining school nurturing human capital in anticipation of major upcoming demand

Copper mining company Copper 360, which announced in August that its School of Mining was under development at Concordia operation in the Northern Cape, has launched its first set of courses, aimed... 

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... 

‘South African industrial jewel’ repositions as manganese becomes key battery material

For nearly 50 years Manganese Metal Company (MMC) has been buying high-grade manganese fines material from Hotazel in South Africa’s Northern Cape and turning it into a beneficiated manganese... 

On-The-Air (08/09/2023)

Martin Creamer talks about platinum, commodities and clean electricity. 

South Africa must make Transnet work or economy will grind to halt – Menar

South Africa has no option but Transnet, and the country must make the State logistics enterprise work or the entire economy will grind to a halt, Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu highlighted in an... 

Massive promotion of green hydrogen as the key climate solution is a must

Green hydrogen lends itself to further energy reach than any other green energy source – by a very long shot. Green hydrogen is capable of powering mobility from shipping to heavy haulage,... 

Pathways being laid to secure lower-emissions electricity supply for Hillside Aluminium

During the 12 months to June 30, diversified mining company South32 has progressed initiatives to support its target of halving operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. At Worsley Alumina in... 

It’s responsible to invest in South Africa, says DRDGold as it approves R3.5bn capex

The decision of DRDGold to expend capital of R3.5-billion this financial year is based on the cash-flush Johannesburg- and New York-listed gold-from-dumps mining company firmly concluding that it... 

Coal miner opening nursery to support million trees, hatchery to restore killed fish

Thermal coal mining company Thungela will next month open a nursery to support the planting of a million trees and has already commissioned a hatchery to breed fish for reintroduction into the... 

ARM achieves 4% ‘tip of iceberg’ decarbonisation target with much more to come

In the 12 months to June 30, diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) achieved the 4% carbon reduction target that executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe set for the Johannesburg... 

Record platinum deficit, above-ground platinum stocks decimation on way

The biggest takeaway from the Platinum Quarterly report and updated full-year forecast of the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) is the predicted record platinum deficit of more than a... 

Cost focus is key, new African Rainbow Minerals CEO emphasises

Ensuring cost-competitive operational performance and increasing efficiencies and outputs to improve margins were cited as being key by new African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) CEO Phillip Tobias when he... 

Results, results, results needed from Transnet partnership, Motsepe emphasises

The partnership of South Africa’s mining industry and State-owned rail enterprise Transnet must translate into “results, results, results”, African Rainbow Minerals executive chairperson Dr Patrice... 

ARM declares final dividend in financial year of R6.6bn dividend payout

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has declared a R2.6-billion final dividend in a financial year of R6.6-billion worth of dividends being allocated to its shareholders. Net... 

On-The-Air (01/09/2023)

Martin Creamer talks about developments in zinc, aluminium, inwardly-focused miners 

Magnetite project under way in Bushveld Complex

Ground works and civil works are reportedly progressing well for the installation of a dense medium separation (DMS) magnetite plant in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex. The plant is expected to be... 

Coal mining company Exxaro underlines urgent need for decarbonisation

Decarbonisation of coal mining company Exxaro’s operations and entire value chain is an urgent imperative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which will result in the additional benefits of...