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South Africans urged to turn exploration into Big Hairy Audacious Goal 
By: Martin Creamer 24th September 2022 South Africans have been urged to rally around exploration as this country's Big Hairy Audacious Goal – a BHAG – so that what is described as "our lowest hanging economic fruit" can be turned to positive account. Council for Geoscience CEO Mosa Mabuza, who was speaking in support of the junior... →
New fund-raising product appropriate for junior miners, says JSE
By: Martin Creamer 23rd September 2022 The JSE has a new product that is appropriate for fund-raising by junior mining companies, JSE origination and deals head Sam Mokorosi said on Friday. Mokorosi, who was speaking at Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk webinar, highlighted the new product against the... →
Green hydrogen at sea on world-first offshore demonstrator platform
By: Martin Creamer 23rd September 2022 The world’s first offshore green hydrogen production demonstrator platform has been positioned offshore of France. “This is the first time that renewable hydrogen will be produced at sea,” French company Lhyfe stated in a release to Engineering News & Mining Weekly. (Also watch attached Creamer... →
Copper prices averaging lower than expected this year, but major uptick looms
By: Marleny Arnoldi 23rd September 2022 Research agency Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research has revised downward its copper price forecast for this year to about $8 800/t, down from $9 470/t it anticipated previously. The agency says investor sentiment for copper has been weakening, as has demand for the base metal, in... →
China may find it hard to cool lithium’s rally this time around
By: Bloomberg 23rd September 2022 Scorching gains for lithium, a raw material vital for powering electric vehicles, threaten to push costs even higher for Chinese battery makers, and the government is finding itself powerless to do anything about it. Even after a meeting last week where Chinese authorities pleaded with major... →
Northern Cape’s proposed green hydrogen hub can help open region’s full energy potential
By: Martin Creamer 22nd September 2022 The Boegoebaai green hydrogen hub in the Northern Cape can be a strategic project to open Southern Africa’s full green energy potential. A 24-month study of the strategic potential of the hub is within a hair’s breadth of reaching the halfway mark. →
Rio Tinto, Shougang to collaborate on finding low-carbon solutions in the steel value chain
By: Creamer Media Reporter 22nd September 2022 Diversifed miner Rio Tinto and Chinese steel producer Shougang Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote research, design and implementation of low-carbon solutions for the steel value chain. The MoU’s focus areas include low-carbon sintering technology, blast furnace (BF)... →
ICMM roadmap aims to assist in drastically reducing tailings waste
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 22nd September 2022 Member organisation the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has published a Tailings Reduction Roadmap, which outlines approaches and solutions that it posits are capable of considerably reducing tailings from the mine life cycle, as part of a broader Tailings Innovation Initiative.... →
Top gold CEOs say soaring costs will hobble mining industry into 2023
By: Bloomberg 22nd September 2022 The world’s top gold mining executives see cost pressures sticking around into next year, adding to industry headwinds fueled by economic and political uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions and surging interest rates. Those gathering at the Denver Gold Forum this week shared a collective view... →
Gold recovers as Russian threats drive investors to safe-haven asset
By: Reuters 21st September 2022 Gold rose on Wednesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to mobilize more troops over the conflict in Ukraine drew investors to the safe-haven asset, offsetting pressure from a firmer dollar and expected US rate hikes. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $1 674.19/oz by 13:48 GMT. US gold futures... →
World’s largest battery-electric mine truck heading for commercial availability in 2024
By: Martin Creamer 21st September 2022 The world’s largest battery-electric truck for underground mining is on its way to becoming commercially available in 2024. Sandvik’s 65 t TH665B machine removes between 1 t and 2 t of carbon dioxide (CO2) a day, along with heat and noise. →
New CEO sees great opportunity to boost efforts to increase platinum investor numbers
By: Martin Creamer 21st September 2022 New World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) CEO Trevor Raymond – working closely with WPIC leadership and a wider team – describes as great the opportunity to boost efforts to increase the number of investors globally who are considering allocating to platinum, amid the forceful worldwide... →
Europe upstages China as main driver for copper outlook
By: Reuters 20th September 2022 Shrinking copper demand in Europe due to a manufacturing recession caused by the energy crisis will dominate market sentiment for some time with prices likely to retreat towards two-year lows early next year. Copper prices typically react to the ebb and flow of demand in China, which accounts... →
EU-like energy approach needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia presidential adviser
By: Martin Creamer 20th September 2022 A collaborative energy approach, like that of the European Union (EU), is needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia’s Presidential economic advisor James Mnyupe. At least South Africa and Namibia should put together a case that shows seriousness about decarbonising Sub Saharan Africa, says Mnyupe,... →
International collaboration critical to accelerate transition to sustainable energy future
By: Schalk Burger 20th September 2022 Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to sustainability, given the global scale and fast pace of change that is required. "Action by governments and... →
Gold miners predict $1 800/oz comeback
By: Bloomberg 20th September 2022 Not even the most hawkish Federal Reserve in decades can beat down the exuberance of gold enthusiasts at the industry’s biggest annual gathering. Bullion prices will reach $1 806.10 an ounce by year end, according to the average estimate in a survey of 10 participants at the Denver Gold Forum,... →
Minerals Council urges faster inclusion of private electricity suppliers
By: Martin Creamer 19th September 2022 The Minerals Council South Africa supports President Cyril Ramaphosa’s electricity recovery plan and urges more rapid private sector participation in resolving the country’s deepening electricity crisis. Minerals Council members have 6 500 MW of embedded energy projects in the pipeline which will... →
Lithium resumes insane gains to add pressure on automakers
By: Bloomberg 19th September 2022 After Elon Musk complained that lithium — the ubiquitous raw material needed in electric vehicle batteries — was trading at insane levels, and China’s authorities in March pushed key industry players to act, prices briefly began to cool. Now, they’re rising again to add pressure on automakers.... →
Russia’s secret gem sales are dividing the diamond world
By: Bloomberg 19th September 2022 The secretive sale of Russian diamonds, worth hundreds of millions of dollars every month, is fracturing the global trade that stretches from cutting factories in Mumbai to luxury stores on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Many in the industry refuse to deal in Russian gems following the invasion of... →
Lithium smashes new record as supply struggles to feed EV growth
By: Bloomberg 16th September 2022 The surge in prices of lithium, the key battery material used to power electric cars, is seemingly unstoppable. Lithium carbonate hit a fresh record of 500 500 yuan ($71 315) a ton in China Friday, according to data from Asian Metal Inc. Prices more than tripled in the past year, inflating the... →
Glencore looking to trade lithium on soaring EV demand - sources
By: Reuters 16th September 2022 Mining and commodity giant Glencore is looking to add lithium to the suite of metals it trades, as the raw material is in hot demand due to the rapidly growing production of electric vehicles (EVs), two sources with knowledge of the matter said. If it goes ahead, the Switzerland-based company's... →
PGMs demand from hydrogen to eclipse 100 000 oz from next year, report calculates
By: Martin Creamer 16th September 2022 From next year, platinum group metals (PGMs) demand in the hydrogen sector will eclipse 100 000 oz for the first time, according to Metal Focus’ Hydrogen Economy Quarterly Service. Catalysed by the global shift to clean energy, the metals will see year-on-year double-digit growth over the next... →
London zinc extends gains for sixth day on supply worries
By: Reuters 15th September 2022 Prices of London zinc were on track for their sixth straight session of gains on Thursday, as rising energy costs prompted smelters to close and fuelled worries about supply disruptions. Three-month zinc on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.5% at $3 244 a tonne, as of 07:29 GMT, having gained... →
Global collaboration essential to realise $1.4tr iron, steel decarbonisation investment
By: Marleny Arnoldi 15th September 2022 To meet 2050 climate goals, the global iron and steel industry will require $1.4-trillion of investment across the value chain, from mining to steelmaking, estimates research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac). A research report, titled ‘Pedal to the metal: iron and steel’s... →
Anthracite prospects looking very good – Menar
By: Martin Creamer 15th September 2022 The prospects for anthracite are looking very good, especially in terms of market value and having demand coming from different parts of the world, says Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu, who was speaking to Mining Weekly in a Zoom interview. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.) Bayoglu reports that... →
Pan African effectively building new underground gold mine at Evander
By: Martin Creamer 14th September 2022 Midtier Africa-focused gold producer Pan African Resources is effectively building a new internally-funded underground gold mine on two levels of the Evander underground gold mine in Mpumalanga, CEO Cobus Loots said on Wednesday when the company reported record production for the 12 months to... →
Copper, aluminium fall as markets brace for US rate hikes
By: Reuters 14th September 2022 Copper and aluminium prices fell on Wednesday as the threat of rising interest rates dampened the economic growth outlook, hammered global stock markets and held the dollar near 20-year highs. Data on Tuesday showing higher-than-expected US inflation cemented expectations for a 75 basis points... →
Pan African reports record gold production, matches last year’s dividend
By: Martin Creamer 14th September 2022 Gold mining company Pan African Resources, which reported record gold production in the 12 months to June 30, describes itself as being positioned for further growth as it moves closer to commissioning organic projects and concludes the Mintails surface gold transaction. The London- and... →
PGMs hotter than ever amid upcoming SAIMM greener world collaboration event
By: Martin Creamer 13th September 2022 Platinum group metals (PGMs) as global decarbonisation and environmental, social and governance (ESG) enablers have arguably never been a hotter topic globally, which will be highlighted at the upcoming in-person conference of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) at Sun... →
US aviation fuel developer places order for platinum-based PEM electrolyser
By: Martin Creamer 13th September 2022 A United States aviation fuel developer has placed an order for a containerised platinum-using proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser. Nel Hydrogen received the $3-million contract for the containerised PEM electrolyser to be installed at the world’s first commercial ‘alcohol-to-jet’... →
Proudly South African green hydrogen innovation uses platinum fuel cell
By: Martin Creamer 12th September 2022 A Proudly South African green hydrogen mobile solution, which is scheduled to be launched at the African Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) next month, ticks all the local boxes by making use of a platinum-catalysed hydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and also being able to... →
Gold ticks up on softer dollar, US inflation data in focus
By: Reuters 12th September 2022 Gold prices rose on Monday as the dollar fell to a more than two-week low, prompting investors to buy bullion, while markets eyed US inflation data for further clues on Federal Reserve rate hikes. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $1 722.79 per ounce as of 08:26 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.3% to $1... →
Ministers follow President in visiting Jagersfontein diamond disaster area
By: Martin Creamer 12th September 2022 Following the visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Jagersfontein-Charlesville area in the Free State, Minerals Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantsashe will today visit the diamond tailings deposition dam that burst its banks, killing at least one person and destroying homes. Mineral... →
Google map of the Jagersgontein tailings dam, which has burst its banks.
Glencore clinches green aluminium deals
By: Martin Creamer 9th September 2022 Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore has entered into a ten-year alumina supply and aluminium offtake agreements with global green aluminium subsidiary of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings, a Malaysian stock exchange listed company. The transactions are seen important steps in the... →
Boom in lithium production expected over the next decade
By: Schalk Burger 9th September 2022 Global lithium production is expected to grow from 503 500 t lithium carbonate equivalent this year to 2.1-million tonnes in 2031 – an average yearly growth rate of 15.9%, said market research and advisory firm Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research. There are a significant number of... →
Platinum supply outlook a barrier to global decarbonisation – Davis
By: Martin Creamer 9th September 2022 The future quantum of global demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) significantly outweighs global supply from 2023 onwards, the latest review carried out by independent precious metals consultant Dr David Davis indicates. Compiled for Auctus Metal Portfolios of Singapore, the review illustrates... →
Independent precious metals consultant Dr David Davis.
Platinum group metals demand lift from hydrogen momentum creating excitement
By: Martin Creamer 8th September 2022 As a platinum group metals (PGMs) producer, Impala Platinum is excited about the opportunity of hydrogen as a potential new demand source, says Impala Platinum executive: new commodities Seten Naidoo. “The exciting component for us is actually the green hydrogen,” says Naidoo, who was speaking as... →
The copper market is flashing signs of tight supply
By: Bloomberg 8th September 2022 Copper spreads are spiking in a signal that physical supplies remain tight despite global economic headwinds. The premium for cash copper over three-month futures on the London Metal Exchange rose by as much as 91% on Thursday to a high of $145/t, an indication the market is paying more for... →
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