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Renewables plans poised to slash Scope 2 emissions at Grootegeluk coal mine by up to 90%
27th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Going forward, combined renewables plans already in place are poised to slash Scope 2 emissions at Exxaro Resources’s Grootegeluk coal mine in Limpopo by up to 90%. The renewable strategy being... 


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Deeming could bring regulatory certainty to much-needed minerals investment – NSDV
23rd June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The detraction of the South African investment market is the uncertainty around approval timelines and the implementation of a deeming provision could change all that by treating applications as... 


Base pulls the trigger at Bumamani
20th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX- and Aim-listed Mineral Sands miner Base Resources has taken a final investment decision on the $28.1-million Bumamani project, which will extend the mine life of its Kwale operations, in... 


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Iluka shareholders to vote on Sierra Rutile demerger
20th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mineral sands miner Iluka has unveiled details of the demerger of its Sierra Rutile operations, in Sierra Leone, creating two independent ASX listed companies. Iluka will continue to be a leading... 


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Green hydrogen’s business case significantly strengthened, summit hears
17th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Green hydrogen, when earlier identified as a necessary clean energy source to help the world achieve net-zero emissions in the coming decades, was higher up the cost curve than fossil fuels. Now... 


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African diamond sector set for strong growth
17th June 2022

With China being Africa’s, and South Africa’s, most important trading partner, the Asian superpower’s expected economic slowdown in coming years is a cause for concern, unless these economies can... 


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ESG provides profitable returns from smart capital allocation – analyst
15th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks not only help businesses and the communities in which they operate but can also generate positive returns as mining companies reduce operating... 


Base restarts operations at Kwale
15th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mineral sands miner Base Resources has resumed operations at its Kwale operations, in Kenya. The company earlier this month reported that heavy rainstorms had caused flash flooding in the area,... 


All Star completes due diligence on South African, Zambian projects
13th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

AQSE-listed mining investing company All Star Minerals has announced the successful completion of its due diligence over the Blesberg lithium and tantalum project in South Africa and the Nkombwa... 


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Increased efficiency cuts carbon, advances net-zero path, research finds
8th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Like all other key industries, mining is having to advance along a net-zero path as part of the global decarbonisation drive. Gone are the days when innovation and financial improvement can be sold... 


Base Resources takes production knock in Kenya amid heavy rains
6th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed minerals sands producer Base Resources has advised of heavy rainstorms impacting its Kwale operations, in Kenya. A series of rainstorms in recent days have caused flash... 


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Circular economy prompting steel, oil, carbon recovery from end-of-life mine truck tyres
6th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Highest and best use of ultra-large end-of-life mine truck tyres is being brought about by a change to the model in which resources are mined, made into products, and then become waste. Just one of... 


Ionic plans for further rare earths exploration in Uganda
1st June 2022 By: Darren Parker

Rare earth elements (REE) developer Ionic Rare Earths has conducted a review to establish further exploration potential at its Makuutu project, in Uganda, and plan the work programmes to be... 


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Far-reaching JSE reforms highlighted at exploration-focused Junior Indaba
1st June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The June 1 launch of the JSE’s new Cutting Red Tape initiative to make listing on the JSE considerably easier, faster and more sustainable is twinning with JSE’s recent private placements... 


Kenmare paid Mozambique govt $15.41m in taxes, royalties in 2021
26th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

LSE-listed mineral sands miner Kenmare Resources paid $15.41-million to the government of Mozambique as part of its tax, royalties and fees payments for 2021. Kenmare operates the Moma titanium... 


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South Africa must reform its regulatory environment, make itself investor-friendly – simple
26th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa must reform its regulatory environment and make itself investor-friendly – simple. That is the straight-forward view of Dr Mathews Phosa, who was speaking to Mining Weekly in his... 


Sovereign Metals to publish ESG framework soon
26th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has taken what it deems proactive steps to establish an environment, social and governance (ESG) framework poised to position it as an industry leader on... 


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Hydrogen can be stored in existing fossil fuel infrastructure for years, world webinar hears
26th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen can be stored in existing fossil fuel infrastructure for years if need be, giving it the potential to become a universal energy carrier in the same way as oil is now but without the... 


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Platinum-boosted South African hydrogen electrolyser leaps ahead
25th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The proof-of-concept of the platinum group metals-boosted advanced alkaline electrolyser – the AAE ­– has been successfully completed by Hydrox Holdings of Randburg in a pioneering achievement that... 


Britishvolt CIO appointed as nonexec director of Eastinco
24th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Eastinco Mining and Exploration, an exploration and development company with a portfolio of Africa-focused critical and strategic metal assets, has announced its intention to appoint gigaplant... 


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Ghanaian Vice President Bawumia to speak at this year’s Wampex
24th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Ghanaian Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be speaking at the upcoming West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) at the Accra International Convention Centre, Ghana, which will take... 


Ironveld to buy, refurbish mothballed smelter complex
24th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Ironveld has signed heads of terms to acquire 100% of embattled Ferrochrome Furnaces’ (FCF’s) share capital. Ironveld has a high-purity iron, vanadium and titanium project located in... 


Energy Fuels buys Brazil heavy mineral sands project
23rd May 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels has entered into an agreement to acquire 17 mineral concessions, which has significant quantities of heavy minerals, including monazite, in Brazil. The... 


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Critical mineral demand of order of magnitude never seen – Sheila Khama
19th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

"My genuine sense is that we are going to see a growth in the mining sector of an order of magnitude we haven't seen. I also think that we're going to find that the need for minerals is going to... 


Kenmare FD to retire
19th May 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tony McCluskey will retire as FD of titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources after 30 years with the company. He is expected to step down from the Kenmare board on May 26 and from... 


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Collaboration needed to make South African mining globally competitive again – CSIR
18th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Concern about mineral resource scarcity is widespread and, at the same time, many countries, such as Australia, Canada and China, are investing significantly in strengthening their mining-related... 


WA approves A$332m port spend
16th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government will invest some A$332-million into the Mid West Ports Authority's Port Maximisation project, to meet increased demand for Geraldton Port services. The Port... 


Sierra Leone says will no longer provide forex for mining companies importing fuel
13th May 2022 By: Reuters

Sierra Leone will no longer provide foreign exchange for mining companies and other large businesses to import oil as of June 1, accusing them of "stockpiling diesel fuel", its Petroleum Regulatory... 


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Minimum of 14 000 jobs a year from South Africa’s first hydrogen corridor
11th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s first hydrogen corridor now under development has the potential to generate a minimum of 14 000 jobs, $400-million in gross domestic product and $900-million in taxes a year by 2050.... 


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Minerals Council spells out members’ commitment to climate change mitigation
11th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Members of Minerals Council South Africa have agreed to commit to a climate change response strategy that will reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and achieve a net zero emission by 2050 or... 


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