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10th August 2022 This week: Royal Bafokeng applauds President’s energy plan, nears decision on solar; Anglo’s big on-site solar, off-site wind plan lays foundation for green hydrogen; and, High-flying Glencore locks in renewable power, prioritises future-facing metals →
Royal Bafokeng looking to R1.6bn off-balance-sheet spend on 98 MW solar plant 
By: Martin Creamer 10th August 2022 Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) is looking to off-balance-sheet capital expenditure of R1.6-billion for a 98 MW solar power plant. The photovoltaic (PV) plant will further buffer RBPlat and the region from load-shedding into the future should it prove... →
President’s new energy plan opens way for Glencore Alloys to target bigger projects 
By: Martin Creamer 8th August 2022 Glencore Alloys head Japie Fullard has hailed the new energy plan announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa as opening the way for the company to target bigger power projects. “I must say that the President’s energy presentation is definitely something that is appealing to us,” said Fullard, who... →
Climate Change Bill passes first hurdle
By: Esmarie Iannucci 5th August 2022 The federal government’s Climate Change Bill 2022 has passed through the House of Representatives. The Bill will enshrine into law an emissions reduction target of 43% from 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. →
New Bill pressures mines to comply with water regulations
5th August 2022 In a release published in May by law firm Webber Wentzel partner Kirsty Kilner and senior associate Tendai Bonga it is said that the pressure on South African mining companies to raise their standards of environmental, social and corporate governance behaviour is expected to gain momentum this... →
Diamond mine sewage plant near completion
5th August 2022 Water and wastewater treatment solutions provider WEC Projects announced in June that it would soon complete the installation of a new WEC Model B packaged sewage treatment plant at the Mothae Diamond Mine, located in the Maluti mountains 214 km from Maseru, in Lesotho. The mine is 70% owned by... →
Sensible water management more evident at mines
By: Halima Frost 5th August 2022 Professional services provider WSP Earth and Environment in Africa, previously Golder Associates, water treatment lead Peter Wille says there has been a noticeable uptick in South African and African mines treating and reusing water, owing to global green initiatives and local pressure from... →
New telemetry product effective for mines
By: Halima Frost 5th August 2022 Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric software leader Johan Potgieter says the company’s telemetry systems can be “highly effective” in mines’ water treatment and purification systems, owing to their meeting the rigours and demands of the mining sector. Mines are constantly... →
High-flying Glencore locks in renewable power, prioritises future-facing metals
By: Martin Creamer 4th August 2022 Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore, which delivered exceptionally strong financial results in the six months to June30, is taking steps to progress its decarbonisation pathway, CEO Gary Nagle said on Thursday. The steps include locking in a number of renewable purchase power... →
SA's energy plan, Queensland royalty rates, Anglo's green hydrogen production plan make headlines
4th August 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses former Eskom CEO Brian Dames's support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s energy plan; Australia’s Queensland government increasing its royalty rates significantly without consultation; and Anglo’s plan for green hydrogen production with on-site solar... →
Anglo’s big on-site solar, off-site wind plan lays foundation for green hydrogen
By: Martin Creamer 3rd August 2022 The planned construction by Anglo American of on-site solar plants and off-site regional wind farms is designed to create a renewable energy ecosystem that reduces Scope 2 emissions and lays the foundation for green hydrogen production – “a hugely ambitious piece of work, and not one that is... →
Royal Bafokeng applauds President’s energy plan, nears decision on solar
By: Martin Creamer 2nd August 2022 Royal Bafokeng Platinum CEO Steve Phiri on Tuesday applauded President Cyril Ramaphosa’s energy plan, which involves the introduction of new generation capacity to the grid as quickly as possible to give Eskom the required headroom to carry out much-needed maintenance on its ageing coal fleet.... →
President Ramaphosa’s got it right, says ex-Eskom CEO on new energy plan
By: Martin Creamer 1st August 2022 African Rainbow Energy and Power CEO and former Eskom CEO Brian Dames concurs fully with the energy plan unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa. “I think he’s got it right,” was Dames's summing up of the President's energy initiative during a discussion at the Coal & Energy Transition Day, covered... →
ERA up to A$1.6bn short for Ranger rehabilitation
By: Esmarie Iannucci 29th July 2022 ASX-listed Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) will require a further A$1.06-billion to A$1.65-billion in capital expenditure to complete rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium project, in the Northern Territory. The miner earlier this year flagged that an independent review of the Ranger... →
Glencore’s ferrochrome production up on consistent smelter performance
By: Martin Creamer 29th July 2022 Ferrochrome production, which is South Africa-based, rose 2% in the six months to June 30, reflecting consistent smelter performance, Glencore reported on Friday. Attributable ferrochrome production of 786 000 t was 13 000 t higher than in the first half of last year amid overall production being... →
Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Renewables take center stage in the wake of Ramaphosa’s energy plan announcement
29th July 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer says that Anglo American sees massive opportunities for energy; South Africa needs a radical boost of renewables and green hydrogen capacity by 2040; and as the world turns to renewable energy, Kumba Iron Ore sees itself in a good position. →
Green electron/hydrogen advance set to move much faster – Anglo
By: Martin Creamer 28th July 2022 Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad on Thursday expressed delight at the energy announcement of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has unveiled several far-reaching interventions, including a doubling in the allocation for the next renewables procurement round, an uncapping of the 100 MW... →
EPA calls for input on GHG guidelines
By: Esmarie Iannucci 28th July 2022 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has called for feedback on its greenhouse gas (GHG) guidelines. The EPA this week said that it is reviewing its Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Emissions, which was introduced in April 2020, and aimed at... →
Resources Watch
27th July 2022 This week: Logistics solutions needed quickly to avoid lost commodity price opportunity; Canada’s Tantalex on way to becoming African lithium producer; and, South Africa’s 5 000 MW energy storage need can be used to create new industry →
Radical renewables, hydrogen ramp-up needed, coal energy transition day hears
By: Martin Creamer 27th July 2022 A radical ramp-up of renewable energy and green hydrogen capacity will be needed by 2040 to take South Africa towards a net-zero climate change commitment, the Coal & Energy Transition Day heard on Wednesday. On the coal-fired power front, South Africa would from the 2040s/2045s need to have... →
Presidential Climate Change Commission executive director Chrispian Olver.
World-first hydrogen haul truck operational from August – Anglo Platinum
By: Martin Creamer 27th July 2022 The pilot world-first hydrogen haul truck launched early in the year, has had some final changes made to it before it heads into the pit and goes into operational mode from August. Meanwhile, the second prototype is already underway, where learnings from the first truck are being taken into the... →
Steel market embracing need for decarbonisation, says Kumba Iron Ore
By: Martin Creamer 26th July 2022 At a time when steelmakers the world over are taking strong steps to decarbonise steelmaking, Kumba Iron Ore’s high-quality, high-lump iron-ore is highly sought after, which positions the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed mining and marketing company well in the global fight against climate... →
Kumba Iron Ore excited by President’s energy plan, working earnestly on carbon reduction
By: Martin Creamer 26th July 2022 Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala on Tuesday expressed excitement at the energy announcement of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who unveiled several far-reaching interventions, including a doubling in the allocation for the next renewables procurement round, an uncapping of the 100 MW... →
BHP starts erecting solar panels in WA
By: Esmarie Iannucci 26th July 2022 The first solar panels at mining major BHP’s Leinster nickel operations, in the Northern Goldfields, are being installed. The Northern Goldfields solar project, to be constructed and owned by one of BHP Nickel West’s renewable energy partners TransAlta, includes a 27.4 MW solar farm at Mt Keith... →
Gov introduces climate Bill to Parliament
By: Esmarie Iannucci 26th July 2022 The federal government will introduce the Climate Change Bill 2022 into Parliament to enshrine the nation’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2050, into law. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said that legislating... →
Decarbonisation, renewables can create new economic sectors in SA – Anglo Platinum
By: Martin Creamer 25th July 2022 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen on Monday expressed the firm belief that decarbonisation and renewable energy have the potential to create new economic sectors in South Africa. On the renewable energy front, Viljoen also revealed that Anglo Platinum... →
Arena's mandate expanded
By: Esmarie Iannucci 22nd July 2022 The Australian government has unveiled new regulations to empower the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) with a broader mandate to allow the agency to support energy efficiency and electrification technologies that can reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Arena noted that the... →
Ford, Rio Tinto sign MoU for battery, low-carbon materials supply
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st July 2022 Automaker Ford Motor Company and global mining and metals company Rio Tinto have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop more sustainable and secure supply chains for battery and low-carbon materials to be used in Ford’s vehicles. The multi-materials partnership... →
Anglo progresses sustainability as Chile drought hits copper output
By: Martin Creamer 21st July 2022 Diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American is progressing towards its stretching sustainability targets on all fronts while partnering to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen-powered haul truck technology across the mining industry and other transport applications. This was... →
Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo Platinum maintains 2022 guidance as half-year earnings head for fall
By: Martin Creamer 21st July 2022 Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Anglo American Platinum has maintained its metal-in-concentrate PGM guidance, while also advising of a potential halving of half-year earnings in the six months to June 30. Guided for 2022 is 3.9-million... →
Hydrogen-powered truck launch highlights sustainability progress.
Plibersek reportedly halts Karratha urea project
By: Esmarie Iannucci 21st July 2022 Newly appointed federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has reported reached an agreement with privately-held Perdaman to stop work on its A$4.5-billion Karratha urea project, in Western Australia, for a 30-day period. Plibersek was approached by the members of the Murujuga... →
Greenpeace to appeal North West Shelf approval
By: Esmarie Iannucci 21st July 2022 Environmental group Greenpeace Australia Pacific is appealing the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) decision to extend the life of North West Shelf (NWS) gas processing facility. The EPA at the end of July approved the extension of the NWS joint venture, which is... →
Use South Africa’s 5 000 MW energy storage need to create new industry – Bushveld
By: Martin Creamer 20th July 2022 South Africa’s 5 000 MW renewable energy storage requirement is seen as providing the critical mass for the creation of new local energy storage industry that will have the potential to export into the growing global market for energy storage solutions. A new own-value-chain local industry is... →
BHP and Tata join forces on low carbon steelmaking
By: Esmarie Iannucci 20th July 2022 Diversified miner BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian steel maker Tata Steel to jointly study and explore lower carbon iron and steelmaking technology. Under the partnership, BHP and Tata intend to collaborate on ways to reduce the emission intensity of the blast... →
Mining a pressure on the environment - report
By: Esmarie Iannucci 20th July 2022 Resource extraction has been identified as one of the key pressures behind the decline in Australia’s environment according to the latest State of the Environment report. The report pointed out that over the past five years, investment in mineral exploration doubled from A$344.7-million in June... →
Canada’s Tantalex on way to becoming African lithium producer
By: Martin Creamer 19th July 2022 Canadian junior exploration company Tantalex Lithium Resources, which is developing tin, tantalum and lithium projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is looking to raise capital $15-million early next year for the further development of its lithium assets. Tantalex is developing three... →
ERG says report demonstrates its commitment to clean cobalt, copper production
By: Darren Parker 18th July 2022 Diversified miner Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has released its clean cobalt and copper performance report for this year, which has been assured by independent auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The report details ERG’s progress in relation to its clean cobalt and copper framework, which... →
Governments turn against deep-sea mining as EV boom drives demand for metals
By: Bloomberg 18th July 2022 As battery makers scramble to procure cobalt, nickel and other metals to meet rising consumer demand for electric cars, governmental opposition to strip-mining the seabed for minerals is mounting. The deep ocean contains the largest estimated deposits of minerals on the planet, potentially worth... →
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