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Global mining supply. Source: DNV report.
Hydrogen has advantage of relatively cheap energy storage, DNV study finds
28th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Both hydrogen and battery technologies are expected to operate in the power sector, but in different areas, says independent risk management and assurance firm DNV. Hydrogen is expected to play a... 


Nigel Townshend.
Shaft-sinking boom-time stalwart Nigel Townshend returns as chair of mining services company
26th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mining luminary of South Africa’s shaft-sinking boom period at the beginning of the millennium Nigel Townshend is back in action as the newly appointed nonexecutive chairperson of United Mining... 


Perdaman breaks ground on A$6bn urea project
Perdaman breaks ground on A$6bn urea project
26th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Privately held Perdaman has broken ground on its A$6-billion Karratha urea project, marking the start of construction at the Pilbara’s first new gas manufacturing project in more than a decade.... 


Kropz sells a further 44 000 t of phosphate concentrate produced at Elandsfontein
25th April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging African phosphate producer Kropz sold a further 43 886 t of phosphate concentrate produced at the Elandsfontein mine, in South Africa's Western Cape, in April. The Aim-listed company says... 


Heraeus Precious Metals Executive Vice-President New Business Philipp Walter.
Platinum-based hydrogen production is in competitive upscale mode, Heraeus’ Walter reports
20th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals- (PGM-) based proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis is a competitive technology in upscale mode and is making its mark in electrolysis for hydrogen production as well as... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa executive chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
Green hydrogen investment pledge hits conference’s top spot at R105bn
17th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The investment into green hydrogen was the biggest investment pledge by far to be announced at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) in Sandton. The R105-billion energy investment... 


Two lenders join Highfield financiers
17th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Potash developer Highfield Resources has welcomed two additional lenders to its senior secured project financing facilities of up to €320.6-million to fund the development of its Muga potash... 


SA Mining Map published by AmaranthCX and 1Map.
Public sector opacity, emerging private sector silence are curbing mining’s growth prospects
14th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The lack of public sector transparency and emerging private sector silence from companies opting not to list are combining to limit South Africa’s knowledge of the mining sector, and thus curb its... 


AmaranthCX founder and director Paul Miller, when he listed Keaton Energy on the JSE many years ago, well before the delistings issue arose.
How South Africa could have 21 new mining listings
13th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa could have 21 new mining listings if foreign mining companies that already operate in this country would also list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in... 


Morocco's OCP borrows $110m to build four solar plants
13th April 2023 By: Reuters

Morocco's State-owned phosphates and fertiliser producer OCP said on Wednesday it signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank's investment arm, on a... 


AmaranthCX founder and director Paul Miller, who is moving into the renewable energy business.
Stunning online mining map highlights far-reaching remaining mining potential
12th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

AmaranthCX and its technology partner 1Map have collaborated to publish a comprehensive, online South African Mining Map, with electronic, all-commodity depiction. The governments of other mining... 


Canadian miner Brazil Potash presses on with sensitive Amazon project
11th April 2023 By: Reuters

A unit of Toronto-based miner Brazil Potash is working to keep a $2.5-billion potash project on schedule, as legal challenges are mounting to its plans for extracting the fertilizer ingredient from... 


Minbos' green ammonia study proves positive
11th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A technical study into the Capanda green ammonia project, in Angola, has proven positive for ASX-listed Minbos. The study defined a carbon-free facility, avoiding the use of natural gas or any... 


Kolomela iron-ore operation of Anglo group company Kumba Iron Ore, inNorthern Cape.
Anglo signs another green steel deal involving South African iron-ore
4th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mitigating climate change, the biggest challenge of our time, requires a new, clean industrial revolution, says H2 Green Steel of Sweden, which on Tuesday announced the signing of a memorandum of... 


WA invests A$40m in critical minerals
4th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government on Tuesday announced a A$40-million investment to accelerate critical minerals discoveries. The Sustainable Geoscience Investments package, included in the... 


ENSafrica's safety and health webinar team.
Trackless mobile machinery one of mining’s burning issues, ENSafrica webinar hears
3rd April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s new trackless mobile machinery (TMM) regulations published five months ago are one of mining’s burning issues and perhaps an undeclared state of national disaster for some, ENSafrica... 


A rail line into the Maputo harbour
TFR expects borderless train service to Maputo to raise commodity export volumes
3rd April 2023 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is preparing to materially increase the number of weekly trains operating on that component of its North East Corridor that transports export commodities... 


Kore continues Kola EPC, financing discussions
31st March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kore Potash, with 97%-ownership of the Kola and DX potash projects in the Sintoukola Basin, in Congo-Brazzaville, says discussions are continuing towards finalising terms for the... 


Danakali completes Colluli sale
31st March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Danakali has completed the sale of its 50% shareholding in the Colluli sulphate of potash (SOP) project, in Eritrea, to Sichuan Road and Bridge Group. The company in January struck the... 


Rifle-Shot Performance Business Development Director Dilley Naidoo.
Mining needs truth-and-reconciliation approach to ESG, says Rifle-Shot’s Naidoo
29th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mining companies need to approach environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles on a truth and reconciliation footing and be honest about where they are on a scale of one to 10, says... 


Muga processing plant approved in Spain
29th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Highfield Resources has been granted a construction license for the processing plant at its Muga potash project, in Spain. "The grant of the pending construction licence in Navarra for... 


Nutrien’s CEO says fertiliser supply to stay tight in 2023
29th March 2023 By: Bloomberg

The world’s largest fertilizer company expects the global supply of the nutrient potash to remain constrained this year. Shipments out of major exporters Belarus and Russia are still at least... 


Image shows a mining haul truck
Mining necessary for green future - Minister
29th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has highlighted the significant role that the resources sector would play in global decarbonisation efforts, in a statement to Parliament. “In order to... 


Platinum group metals can boost South African jobs and economic growth.
Platinum group metals can add million South African jobs plus R8-trillion to economy
28th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Collaborative marketing of platinum group metals (PGMs) has the potential to add a million more South African jobs and contribute R8-trillion more to the economy as the world greens and lowers... 


Kropz draws down R90m under ARC Fund bridge loan
28th March 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging African phosphate producer and developer Kropz has drawn down R90-million under a bridge loan from the African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Fund. Kropz earlier this month informed shareholders... 


Centrex inks another offtake
28th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Centrex has inked another offtake agreement at its Ardmore phosphate project, in Queensland, this time with New Zealand-based Ballance Agri Nutrients. Under the terms of the offtake... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
South Africa will overcome its rail and electricity problems, Menar MD predicts
27th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

At the end of the day, South Africa will overcome its rail transport and electricity availability issues, and confidence in both Transnet and Eskom will be fully restored, Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu... 


Centrex inks Ardmore offtake
24th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Centrex has inked a binding offtake agreement with agri-business Ameropa Australia for the purchase of phosphate from the Ardmore phosphate mine, in Queensland. Under the terms of the... 


WA opens investment platform for global investors
24th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government is launching a new online platform that promotes investment-ready projects with a value above A$10-million. Launching with more than 35 projects that have a... 


Marula appoints technical consultant, lawyers in preparation for Aim listing
23rd March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Africa-focused miner and developer Marula Mining is preparing to list on the LSE’s Aim and has appointed mining and environmental consultancy MSA Group as the technical consultant for the listing... 


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