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Mining firms in Mexico must face 'strict' scrutiny, says senior official
By: Reuters 17th September 2021 Mining companies in Mexico should expect tough environmental reviews given their projects' major impacts, a senior official told Reuters, insisting that a backlog of evaluations is easing despite industry claims that the opposite is true. A top-10 global producer of over a dozen minerals,... →
S Africa well positioned in green economy shift
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 17th September 2021 With the global drive towards the green economy, law firm Beech Veltman tells Mining Weekly that South Africa is ideally positioned to benefit from this global trend. Owing to its having access to renewable energies and platinum-group metals (PGMs), South Africa can become an exporter of... →
Bush clearing, shaft rehab under way at West Wits gold revival project 
By: Martin Creamer 16th September 2021 Australia-listed West Wits Mining, which is considering a secondary listing on the JSE, has commenced bush clearing and old shaft rehabilitation west of Johannesburg, as part of its far-reaching revival plans for an area where gold mining took place as recently as 20 years ago. West Wits Mining,... →
Solar power set to reduce Pan African’s reliance on Eskom by 30% 
By: Martin Creamer 15th September 2021 The generation of solar power by top-performing gold mining company Pan African Resources is expected to lower reliance on power utility Eskom by 30%, Pan African CEO Cobus Loots said on Wednesday, when the London Aim- and JSE-listed company reported record profit after tax and proposed its... →
Pan African reports record profit, proposes highest ever dividend
By: Martin Creamer 15th September 2021 Gold mining company Pan African Resources on Wednesday reported record after-tax-profit, higher gold production and proposed its highest ever dividend. In the 12 months to June 30, the company, headed by CEO Cobus Loots, recorded a 12.4% increase in group gold production to 201 777 oz, a 36%... →
China backs Congo's ban on six small Chinese mining companies
By: Reuters 14th September 2021 China gave its backing on Tuesday to a Congolese provincial government's order last month banning six small Chinese-owned mining companies operating illegally. The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities, reviewing a... →
South Africa’s junior mining dearth result of unintended consequence – AmaranthCX
By: Martin Creamer 14th September 2021 South Africa’s junior mining dearth is a result of savings no longer flowing through to primary capital raising and stock exchange listings, as the Jacobs Committee expected them to do. The unintended consequence is that there are no longer small investors for small companies. This has negatively... →
Zambia says it will restore 'sanity' to rattled mining sector
By: Reuters 14th September 2021 Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector, seeking to allay fears of royalty hikes. Paul Kabuswe also said the government must root out corruption in mining, which is the engine of Zambia's economy. →
ChromeSA says imposition of export tax would be high risk
By: Martin Creamer 14th September 2021 The imposition of a tax on the export of chrome ore would be high risk and the gain from such an intervention would likely be eroded fairly quickly by the high cost of electricity, which is the real problem. Chrome SA’s Alistair McAdam and Paul Anderson of Genesis Analytics highlighted this... →
Colombia not liable to pay $736m to miner Eco Oro - govt
By: Reuters 13th September 2021 Colombia's government said on Friday a World Bank tribunal has ruled it is currently not liable to pay $736-million in damages to Eco Oro Minerals after the Canadian mining company alleged that the Andean nation's prohibition on mining in high-altitude wetlands constituted an indirect... →
National collaboration essential to win share of green hydrogen market, say debaters
By: Martin Creamer 13th September 2021 South Africa’s early mover advantage in green hydrogen would fade and become ineffective over time without a collaborative, collective and holistic national approach that assures the export of green hydrogen over and above its domestic use. That was the strong message that came across in the... →
Zambian President promises to cut deficit, review mining policies
By: Reuters 10th September 2021 Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said on Friday his new government would implement policies to reduce the fiscal deficit, restore economic growth and review mining policies. In his first address to a new session of parliament since his election in August, Hichilema said officials would also... →
Broadening ESG has provided clear paths to economic benefit – Sibanye-Stillwater
By: Martin Creamer 10th September 2021 Sustainability is not a function of compliance but rather a strategic imperative to change the role that mining plays in society and in economies, says Sibanye-Stillwater senior vice-president and head of sustainability Loyiso Ndlovu. “We do this by sticking to the knitting in being miners, and... →
Election result ignites opportunity to participate in supercycle
By: Claire O'Reilly 10th September 2021 With copper in the midst of a supercycle, and the recent ousting of Zambian President Edgar Lungu and the election of President elect Hakainde Hichilema, the potential for rapid reform to increase production and “seize what remains of the super cycle, should not be overlooked”, says law firm... →
Plans unfolding to rail manganese more efficiently – ARM
By: Martin Creamer 9th September 2021 Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is looking to upgrading its private rail siding from 60 t to 100 t rail wagons so that it can transport manganese ore to the Port of Saldanha in a much more efficient way. Currently, the private rail siding at the Black Rock mine in the... →
ARM Ferrous CE Andre Joubert
Platinum demand strengthening – WPIC
By: Martin Creamer 9th September 2021 Platinum demand appears to be strengthening on increased loadings, particularly in China’s strong-selling heavy-duty vehicles, more substitution of palladium by platinum, and greater investor interest, particularly with platinum’s links to the hydrogen economy. That is an overall outlook summary... →
Botswana copper miner Khoemacau giving attention to ESG silver lining
By: Martin Creamer 7th September 2021 Khoemacau Copper Mining of Botswana, which is ramping up to nameplate throughput of 3.65-million tonnes a year, is also giving attention to environmental social and governance (ESG) matters that include considerable renewable energy generation and promising community development initiatives. In... →
WA unveils resources strategy
By: Esmarie Iannucci 7th September 2021 The resources sector has welcomed the Western Australian government’s release of its Resources Development Strategy, which outlined six priorities and focuses on policy to streamline approval processes, promote investment opportunities, and a commitment to continuing to support the successful... →
Mexican miners warn of 'major delays' from environment, water rules
By: Reuters 6th September 2021 Mexican mining companies face "major delays" with environmental and water permits, the head of sector chamber Camimex said on Monday, as the metals sector seeks to boost operations in the one of the country's biggest industries. Camimex President Fernando Alanis told reporters during a webcast... →
Guinea bauxite prices rise on political turmoil
By: Reuters 6th September 2021 Prices for aluminium ore bauxite from Guinea hit their highest in almost 18 months in top metals consumer China on Monday, as buyers fretted about supply after a coup in the West African country. Guinea is the world's second-biggest producer of the raw material, which is refined into alumina, a... →
ARM earnings soar 136%, dividend up double plus
By: Martin Creamer 6th September 2021 The headline earnings of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) soared 136% to a record R13-billion in the 12 months to June 30. The JSE-listed company, headed by executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe, declared a final dividend of R20 a share, totalling R4 489-million. This... →
ARM executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe
Implats studying three new projects as three approved projects get under way
By: Martin Creamer 3rd September 2021 Platinum group metals mining and marketing company Implats is studying three new projects at the same time as three already approved projects get under way at a combined capital expenditure of close to R12-billion, Implats CEO Nico Muller has announced. During this week’s presentation of record... →
Mining reform can alter bleak economic outlook
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 3rd September 2021 The short- to medium-term outlook for Zimbabwe’s mining and natural resources sector is bleak and can be mitigated only if urgent reforms – such as taking a hard stance against criminal activity and a general overhaul of the paper-based cadastre system – are undertaken, says Beech Veltman CEO... →
PGMs create opportunity for Zim
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 3rd September 2021 Mining consultancy company the MSA Group says platinum group metals (PGMs) price recovery has benefited mining operations in Zimbabwe, in that the price recovery has been largely towards palladium rather than platinum, consequently resulting in renewed focus on the industry. Palladium has been... →
Implats contributes R13bn in taxes, royalties to South African government
By: Martin Creamer 2nd September 2021 Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Implats has contributed about R13-billion in taxes and royalties to the South African government for the 12 months to June 30, Implats CFO Meroonisha Kerber said on Thursday. In total, the participation in value of the government,... →
Implats reports record financial results
By: Martin Creamer 2nd September 2021 Platinum group metals (PGMs) company Implats on Thursday reported record financial results for the 12 months to June 30, driven by higher volumes sold into a strong PGMs pricing environment. A final dividend of R12 a share was declared, bringing the total dividend for the full year ended June 30... →
Harmony planning further 73 MW of green electricity generation
By: Martin Creamer 1st September 2021 Like everybody else, we’re on the verge of now starting to build our renewable energy plants. That is the latest news on the decarbonisation front from Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp, who spoke to Mining Weekly in a Zoom interview. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.) →
Chile outlines plans for mining to increase traceability, use less water
By: Reuters 1st September 2021 Chile has outlined plans to require miners in the country to increase traceability, slash water use amid a prolonged drought, and bolster the diversity of their leadership in a mining policy blueprint published on Tuesday. The world's largest copper producer aims to retain its current 28% market... →
Copper royalty bill clears another hurdle in Chile
By: Bloomberg 1st September 2021 A bill that would create the heaviest tax burden among major copper-producing nations was approved by a Chilean senate mining committee on Tuesday. The royalty proposal passed by three votes to two and now goes to the senate floor for debate, with modifications likely to be presented in a bid to... →
Harmony Gold realises R1bn gain from hedge
By: Martin Creamer 31st August 2021 Gold mining company Harmony Gold realised a R1-billion gain on derivatives in the 12 months to June 30. “This confirms that our more definitive hedging programme is yielding positive results, and we’ll still see that in future,” said Harmony Gold FD Boipelo Lekubo on Tuesday, in presenting what... →
Harmony profits 66% up on 26% higher production
By: Martin Creamer 31st August 2021 Gold mining company Harmony Gold on Tuesday reported a 66% increase in profits to R12-billion for the 12 months to June 30. The Johannesburg- and New York-listed company, headed by CEO Peter Steenkamp, increased gold production in the period to a 26%-higher 1 535 352 oz. →
Zulti South project delay is already having negative impact – RBM
By: Martin Creamer 30th August 2021 The fact that the Zulti South mineral sands project is not being developed is already having a real impact, says Richards Bay Minerals (RMB) MD Werner Duvenhage. This is because RMB is already unable to fully utilise its smelting complex from a capacity perspective because ore grades in Zulti... →
DRC reviewing $6bn mining deal with Chinese investors – Finance Minister
By: Reuters 27th August 2021 The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC's) government is reviewing its $6-billion "infrastructure-for-minerals" deal with Chinese investors as part of a broader examination of mining contracts, Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi told Reuters. President Felix Tshisekedi said in May that some mining... →
Microgeneration, the future of green stable power
By: Claire O'Reilly 27th August 2021 Amid growing interest in the adoption of hybrid energy solutions and South African mines’ aiming to invest in on-site standalone or microgrid hybrid solutions, engineering services consulting firm WSP suggests that microgeneration and hybrid solutions are the future for local industries and mines. →
Multinational oil company promotes EALs growth
By: Claire O'Reilly 27th August 2021 Biodegradable, environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) offer companies a solution to balance productivity and environmental protection, with performance levels comparable with those of conventional fluids, says multinational oil and gas company Shell. →
Metallurgical tests prove profitable
27th August 2021 Gold mining company African Gold Group in July announced the final metallurgical test results from its comprehensive sulphide testwork programme, which incorporated variability testing to determine the optimal process route of the ore across the extent of the orebody at its Kobada mine in Mali.... →
Peru will seek to tax miners more when prices high - Peruvian PM
By: Reuters 26th August 2021 Peruvian Prime Minister Guido Bellido asked Congress on Thursday for legislative powers for the executive on tax matters as he seeks a first vote of confidence for the new cabinet of leftist president Pedro Castillo. Bellido said that the government also plans to tap the excess profits of mining... →
New horizons for uranium as a green metal – Sibanye-Stillwater
By: Martin Creamer 26th August 2021 Precious and green metals portfolio company Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday presented new horizons for uranium, which it described as a significant element in its green metals portfolio. Speaking after the company shot the lights out with record dividend-rich financial results, Sibanye-Stillwater... →
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