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Botswana Diamonds CEO James Campbell.
Enabling exploration is urgently needed to put South African mining back in ‘sunrise’ mode
17th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

High on the list of the steps that must be taken to stop South African mining from fading further into sunset mode is free access to geological information from State institutions such as the... 


Cabinda DFS proves up
17th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Cabinda phosphate project, in Angola, has estimated a capital requirement of $48.5-million to develop the project, with owner Minbos Resources saying... 


BCI appoints new MD
13th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed BCI Minerals has appointed David Boshoff as MD, starting in November, following the resignation of MD and CEO Alwyn Vorster in July. Boshoff brings more than 20 years’ leadership... 


Shell VP Sectoral Decarbonisation & Innovation Grischa Sauerberg.
Shell consortium accelerating electrification of mine haul trucks
12th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Transitioning oil, gas, fuels and lubricants company Shell has established a nine-member consortium to create electrification solutions for mining sites. The electrification offers a shift away... 


Kore receives EPC proposal for Kola potash project
10th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE, ASX and Aim-listed potash development company Kore has reported that, after several delays caused by multiple Covid-19 lockdowns in China, SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation – a... 


Former Anglo America CEO, director and consulting business executive Mark Cutifani.
Development is only conversation South Africa should be having, Cutifani tells Joburg Indaba
6th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Development is the only conversation that South Africa should be having, former Anglo American CEO, director and consulting business executive Mark Cutifani said amid strong applause at the Joburg... 


Kropz makes drawdown on bridge loan facility
6th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kropz has made the first drawdown of R60.5-million on a September loan from the Africa Rainbow Capital (ARC) Fund. The emerging African phosphate producer and developer announced on... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter.
South Africa’s geological prospectivity fantastic, says Minerals Council CEO
5th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s geological prospectivity is fantastic, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday. This is so even though only 15% of South Africa's surface... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Nolitha Fakude.
Helping world transition to net-zero carbon is mining's biggest opportunity, says Minerals Council president
5th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The biggest opportunity mining has as an industry is to help the world to transition to a net-zero carbon world, Minerals Council South Africa president Nolitha Fakude said on Wednesday. Fakude,... 


Hurricane Ian affects Mosaic phosphate production
4th October 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed Mosaic expects its full-year production to fall by between 200 000 t and 250 000 t, after Hurricane Ian caused modest damage to its facilities and supporting infrastructure in Florida.... 


Brazil Potash seals agreements with soyabean producer Amaggi
Brazil Potash seals agreements with soyabean producer Amaggi
4th October 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Potash development company Brazil Potash has signed several agreements with Amaggi, one of the world’s biggest privately held soyabean producers, for the offtake, marketing and barge transportation... 


Danakali to sell its stake in Eritrea potash project
3rd October 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Fertiliser exploration company Danakali on Monday announced the potential sale of its 50% interest in the Colluli sulphate of potash (SOP) project, in Eritrea, for $166-million before tax, sending... 


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29th September 2022

This week: World’s largest battery-electric mine truck heading for commercial availability in 2024 And, Women-owned company aims to revive SA’s phosphate industry after securing mining right 


Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell.
Minerals Council ‘absolutely adamant’ about need for commercially available cadastre
29th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The key objective of transparency in applying for prospecting rights and mining rights – and openly managing them – can be enabled by a commercially available cadastre system. While South Africa... 


An image of Nutrien CEO Ken Seitz
Nutrien sees supply chaos adding to world’s food security woes
28th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

The world’s top fertiliser maker says Russia’s war in Ukraine is driving supply disruptions in nitrogen and potash markets and exacerbating concerns of global food shortages. Challenges of... 


Dr David Hart, E4tech.
Green hydrogen, fuel cells important part of any future energy system, says global strategist
27th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Green hydrogen and fuel cells will be a very important part of any future energy system, says Switzerland-based energy and sustainability consultancy strategist Dr David Hart. Among the... 


Council of Geoscience CEO Mosa Mabuza.
South Africans urged to turn exploration into Big Hairy Audacious Goal
24th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


JSE origination and deals head Sam Mokorosi.
New fund-raising product appropriate for junior miners, says JSE
23rd September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Arianne to trade on OTCQX
22nd September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Development-stage phosphate mining company Arianne Phosphate will begin trading on the OTCQX market on Thursday, providing US-based investors easier access to investing in the company. President... 


Jakob Rutqvist, Sandvik VP strategy and commercial for battery and hybrid/electric-vehicles business unit of Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions.
World’s largest battery-electric mine truck heading for commercial availability in 2024
21st September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Australian Potash improves Lake Wells economics
21st September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An economic analysis of higher output at the Lake Wells sulphate of potash (SOP) project, in Western Australia, has improved the project’s economics. ASX-listed Australian Potash on Wednesday told... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter.
Minerals Council urges faster inclusion of private electricity suppliers
19th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Kropz appoints Duminy as nonexec director
14th September 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Kropz says nonexecutive director Machiel Reyneke has retired effectively immediately. He represented the African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Fund on the Kropz board since 2018.  


Kore narrows interim loss, projects unaffected by major global detractors
13th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

LSE-listed potash developer Kore Potash posted an interim loss of $903 210 for the six months ended June 30, an improvement on the loss of $1.29-million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.... 


Kalium Lakes restarts Beyondie plant
13th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The sulphate of potash (SOP) purification plant at the Beyondie mine, in Western Australia, has been restarted. ASX-listed Kalium Lakes in August performed a planned shut-down at the plant for... 


Google map of the Jagersgontein tailings dam, which has burst its banks.
Ministers follow President in visiting Jagersfontein diamond disaster area
12th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Avenira raises cash for phosphate studies
8th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Avenira will raise A$2.1-million in a share placement to fund studies for its Wonarah phosphate project, in the Northern Territory and exploration work at the Jundee gold project. The... 


Kropz Elandsfontein
Kropz draws down second tranche of bridge loan to keep Elandsfontein going
1st September 2022 By: Darren Parker

Emerging African phosphate producer and developer Kropz has announced the second drawdown of R47-million on its R121.5-million bridge loan facility to meet immediate cash requirements resulting... 


Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat CEO upbeat on group’s interim financials despite lower iron-ore prices
26th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Although precluded from divulging any specific financial information during a pre-close briefing held on August 26, JSE-listed midtier construction materials, industrial minerals and bulk... 


Mining majors ramping up their diversification policies
24th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mining majors are ramping up their diversification policies to capitalise on or react to decarbonisation trends by targeting new growth markets, while seeking to divest from coal, oil and gas... 


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