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On-The-Air (26/05/2023)

26th May 2023

This week Martin Creamer discusses recycling, underground carbon storage make headlines 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.

Construction phase of Menar’s new R600m colliery project is in full swing

26th May 2023

The construction phase of the new Gugulethu Colliery is in full swing. “We’ve started working on the box cut with the anticipation that first coal will be extracted sometime around July/August this... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.

Glencore takes yet another step along the road to circularity

26th May 2023

Mining and marketing company Glencore, which last month initiated steps to provide lithium-ion battery recycling solutions at scale for Spain and Portugal in partnership with FCC Ámbito and... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's first-quarter results.

Sibanye pursuing rapid self-generation to improve energy supply

26th May 2023

Platinum group metals, green metals and gold producer Sibanye-Stillwater is pursuing self-generation projects that will improve the security of its energy supply in South Africa, the company said... 


Noah Greenhill, former senior marketing and business development GM of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Something must be done to make exploration investment attractive – ex-JSE stalwart Noah Greenhill

26th May 2023

Beginning in the early 1970s, the Canadian government said guys, we're losing ground in exploration investment. We don't seem to be attracting any of that cash. Let's introduce something that... 


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Give mining a new deal and it’ll strike a mighty blow against poverty

26th May 2023

There is no doubt that mining, with its multiplicity of forward, backward and lateral linkages, is a poverty buster in waiting. Shadow Mineral Resources Minister James Lorimer MP was spot on when... 


Rio Tinto Iron-Ore and Titanium African Operations MD Werner Duvenhage.

Once-troubled mineral sands miner shares what’s now bringing tangible community benefits

25th May 2023

Independent research commissioned by Rio Tinto group’s Richards Bay Minerals to benchmark what works for community trusts and conversely what fails, was this week shared with South Africa as a... 


ICMM President and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan.

Guidance on how mining should manage human rights impacts updated

25th May 2023

Updated guidance to help mining companies improve how human rights impacts are managed across the globe has been published by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).  ICMM members... 


SFA Oxford CEO Henk de Hoop.

Fields emerging that need the catalysis platinum group metals can provide

24th May 2023

A wide range of industries, which require considerable production volumes that platinum group metals (PGMs) can help to provide, are being developed and ramped up, such as in the production of... 


Green transition's exponential demand for metals, minerals.

Mining council zeroing in on aluminium, copper, silicon, steel in accelerating circular economy

23rd May 2023

In setting up to accelerate a global circular economy, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will be focusing on the value chains of wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels and... 


De Beers new Sky Park facility that is filled with diamonds, diamond experts and diamond technology.

Diamond investment in South Africa gains ‘forever’ tag as De Beers opens airport sparkler

22nd May 2023

Like a diamond itself, diamond investment in South Africa is having a ‘forever’ tag pinned on its back as the world’s largest diamond company by value speaks glowingly of its $2-billion investment... 


University of the Witwatersrand’s Wits Mining Institute DigiMine Laboratory head Ahsan Mahboob.

Sibanye-Stillwater funding Wits University’s carbon storage brainstorming ‘techathon’

22nd May 2023

Johannesburg- and New York listed platinum group metals, green metals and gold mining company Sibanye-Stillwater is funding a brainstorming ‘techathon’ on the challenge of storing carbon in... 


From left, De Beers Consolidated Mines Executive Chairperson Barend Petersen, De Beers Group CEO Al Cook, De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa senior VP Peter Moeti, De Beers Group Managed Operations Moses Madondo, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe.

New ‘diamond is forever when all work together’ adage uplifts De Beers grand Sky Park opening

19th May 2023

A diamond is forever when we all work together, new De Beers Group CEO Al Cook opined sagaciously in his welcome address at the grand opening of De Beers’ Sightholder Sales South Africa at Sky... 


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On-The-Air (19/05/2023)

19th May 2023

This week Martin Creamer discusses a new mining vision, platinum deficit, renewables 


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

19th May 2023

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... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad.

Anglo to fund education initiative close to copper/cobalt exploration activities in Zambia

19th May 2023

Diversified mining company Anglo American has announced that it will be funding an education initiative in Zambia close to where it is involved in exploration activities, where potential copper and... 


Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow.

The way you create value is through the drill bit, Barrick’s Bristow affirms

19th May 2023

Some people say you can only grow through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) but what Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow very clearly affirms is that the way to create value is by adding ounces... 


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Something simply must be done to make investing in mineral exploration attractive

19th May 2023

In the past, the private sector owned and controlled South Africa’s mineral endowment and the public sector of the day looked on and collected the taxes. But from 1994, the public sector took over... 


Platinum and palladium bar produced by Heraeus Precious Metals.

South Africa-linked Heraeus boosting global platinum group metals recycling capacity

18th May 2023

Platinum group metal (PGM) products and services company Heraeus Precious Metals is investing €35-million in the expansion of its PGM recycling capacities at Hanau in Germany, with the buildout... 


Outline of the Waterberg project in Limpopo province.

Platinum exploration in Waterberg continues to reveal new potential, says CEO

17th May 2023

An exploration borehole in a deposit on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex continues to reveal new platinum group metals (PGM) potential at the Waterberg project in Limpopo province,... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe and Shadow Mineral Resources Minister James Lorimer.

Mantashe: Exploration funds July; Lorimer: Mining new deal can create poverty-busting jobs

16th May 2023

The first R500-million worth of mineral exploration funds will be available from July, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe told Parliament on May 16 when Shadow Mineral Resources... 


World Platinum Investment Council Research Director Edward Sterck.

Huge projected platinum deficit points to supply need beyond mining and recycling

15th May 2023

The platinum deficit prediction for this year is up 77% to close to a million ounces. This year’s platinum deficit is projected to be a record 983 000 oz amid consistently growing industrial demand... 


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On-The-Air (12/05/2023)

12th May 2023

This week Martin Creamer discusses critical metals recycling, energy, exploration 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.

AngloGold to primary list in New York, secondary list in Joburg, domicile in UK

12th May 2023

Gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti is targeting September as the month in which it will invert its stock exchange listings. Its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange will become a... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.

50 more R105bn Hive Hydrogen projects still not enough if demand projections continue, says GM

12th May 2023

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... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad.

Copper drives up Anglo’s first-quarter production by 9%

12th May 2023

The production of the London- and Johannesburg-listed Anglo American group increased by 9% in the three months to March 31 compared with the same period in 2022, driven by the ramp-up of copper... 


Sibanye-Stillwater chairperson Dr Vincent Maphai and CEO Neal Froneman.

Sibanye-Stillwater’s integrated report highlights green metals spread

12th May 2023

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... 


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Well done, South Africa, for collaborating globally on the green technology front

12th May 2023

When it comes to green energy technology advances, South Africa is showing creditable wisdom. The partnership of our Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) with Johannesburg Stock... 


SFA (Oxford) CEO Henk de Hoop.

Will it be 100% battery electric vehicles by 2035, SFA (Oxford) event asks

11th May 2023

Will it be 100% battery electric vehicle (BEV) dominance by 2035? That was the question posed in the title of the SFA (Oxford)'s Battery Metals Lectures on May 11, when slides projected a 45% BEV... 


Independent precious metals consultant Dr David Davis

First renewable energy for platinum group metals expected before year-end, says Auctus

10th May 2023

An outline of the short-term and medium-term renewable energy plans of South Africa’s large platinum group metals (PGM) mining companies is provided in the latest Auctus Metal Portfolios report, a... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.

Glencore takes yet another step along the busying road to circularity

9th May 2023

Mining and marketing company Glencore, which last month initiated steps to provide lithium-ion battery recycling solutions at scale for Spain and Portugal in partnership with FCC Ámbito and... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's first-quarter results.

Sibanye pursuing rapid self-generation to improve energy supply

9th May 2023

Platinum group metals, green metals and gold producer Sibanye-Stillwater is pursuing self-generation projects that will improve the security of its energy supply in South Africa, the company said... 


Noah Greenhill, former senior marketing and business development GM of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Something must be done to make exploration investment attractive – ex-JSE stalwart Noah Greenhill

8th May 2023

Beginning in the early 1970s, the Canadian government said guys, we're losing ground in exploration investment. We don't seem to be attracting any of that cash. Let's introduce something that... 


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

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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On-The-Air (05/05/2023)

5th May 2023

Martin Creamer discusses renewables, education funding, green hydrogen 


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South Africa must ensure that capital can be raised at small end of the stock exchange

5th May 2023

The bulk of South Africa’s long-term savings assets, something like 90%, are managed by less than a dozen institutions, which are obliged by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa... 


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 the way

5th May 2023

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... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa executive chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.

Green hydrogen investment pledge hits conference’s top spot at R105bn

5th May 2023

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... 


Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow.

The way you create value is through the drill bit, Barrick’s Bristow affirms

4th May 2023

Some people say you can only grow through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) but what Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow very clearly affirms is that the way to create value is by adding ounces... 


Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow with Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Barrick maintaining transition to cleaner energy, backing education initiatives

3rd May 2023

Gold and copper mining company Barrick is maintaining its transition to cleaner energy and supporting education initiatives, including in East Africa's Tanzania, the company said on Wednesday when... 


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

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... 


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