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Bokoni platinum mine is large, high-grade opportunity, says African Rainbow Minerals 
By: Martin Creamer 25th March 2022 The Bokoni platinum group metals (PGM) mine being acquired for R3.5-billion by African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) hosts South Africa’s second largest PGM resource, with ready-built mining and processing plant infrastructure on site. Bokoni provides greater exposure to palladium and is close to ARM’s... →
Opinion: Why green hydrogen is the fuel of the future
24th March 2022 In this article, ENGIE MD for thermal, hydrogen, desalination and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc unpacks why green hydrogen is the future for South Africa. Renewable energy has widely been heralded as the future for countries on the journey towards becoming net-zero emission... →
Platinum group metals miner Implats commits R50bn to five-year capital programme
By: Martin Creamer 24th March 2022 Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Implats affirmed at the South African Investment Conference on Thursday that it would commit close to R50-billion to its Southern African capital investment programme over the next five years. The investment capital would be targeted at... →
Implats CEO Nico Muller and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the investment conference
Hydrogen development expected to create up to 60 000 new jobs – Mjwara
By: Martin Creamer 23rd March 2022 Green hydrogen development in South Africa has the potential to generate up to 60 000 new jobs in the next ten to 15 years, said Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) director-general Dr Phil Mjwara during a televised interview on SABC News. Mjwara expressed confidence that the R15-million... →
Science and Innovation Department DG Dr Phil Mjwara
Renewable-energy projects Merafe’s 2022 focus, says CEO Zanele Matlala 
By: Martin Creamer 22nd March 2022 The focus of ferrochrome company Merafe Resources in 2022 will be on renewable energy projects, along with efficient operations, cash management and well-ordered capital allocations, CEO Zanele Matlala said on Tuesday. The year 2021 has been one of spectacular recovery for the Glencore Merafe... →
Cash-flush ferrochrome producer Merafe declares dividend on record profit
By: Martin Creamer 22nd March 2022 The year 2021 was a year of recovery for the Glencore Merafe Pooling and Sharing Venture, both from a financial and operational perspective. JSE-listed Merafe, headed by CEO Zanele Matlala, reported on Tuesday that Improved economic activity had contributed to robust demand for ferrochrome,... →
Merafe Resources CEO Zanele Matlala
Parliaments must act swiftly to reduce climate change – Mapisa-Nqakula 
By: Martin Creamer 22nd March 2022 National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Monday urged heads of the world's Parliaments gathering at the 144th plenary assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union to undertake all necessary efforts to deal with climate change through oversight and the constitutional powers of the... →
Anglo partnership secures 100% renewable energy supply for South Africa operations
By: Martin Creamer 18th March 2022 Diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with global renewable energy company EDF Renewables to work together towards developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem in South Africa. The regional renewable energy ecosystem is expected to be... →
Now’s the time for full energy freedom, says green hydrogen stalwart Andrew Forrest
By: Martin Creamer 17th March 2022 Let’s give energy sovereignty to the world. Renewable energy is everywhere. Every country can produce it. Now is the time to capture it, and have full energy freedom, enthused Fortescue Metals Group nonexecutive chairperson Andrew Forrest, while being interviewed by CNN anchor Christiane... →
Fortescue Metals Group nonexecutive chairperson Andrew Forrest (right), being interviewed by CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour.
Equivalent of a Koeberg arising in solar projects – AmaranthCX
By: Martin Creamer 14th March 2022 The equivalent of a Koeberg power station is arising in the form of new largely mine-linked private-sector solar power photovoltaic projects across Southern Africa, according to AmaranthCX director and founder Paul Miller, whose company is working on the second edition of its electronic map of... →
75 MW renewable energy project for Sedibelo Platinum
By: Martin Creamer 11th March 2022 Pilanesberg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Sedibelo Platinum, has appointed the juwi/Sturdee Energy consortium as preferred bidder to supply renewable energy to the mining operation. The parties have signed a memorandum of understanding and will now commence negotiations towards a power purchase... →
South Africa must move very rapidly towards green energy, climate webinar hears
By: Martin Creamer 11th March 2022 The ratio between green energy and brown energy in South Africa needs to move very rapidly in favour of green energy, says Climate Adaptation Lead to the South African Presidential Climate Commission and Institute for Security Studies Africa senior research associate Dhesigen Naidoo. Naidoo was... →
Royal Bafokeng Platinum’s 30 MW solar power study close to completion
By: Martin Creamer 10th March 2022 South Africa’s only rural community-owned mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat), which delivered record dividend-yielding earnings and production 2021, is close to completing its renewable energy study on the building of an embedded 30 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant. “It’s almost... →
Platinum surplus forecast to reduce significantly
By: Martin Creamer 9th March 2022 The platinum surplus in 2021 is forecast to reduce by 47% in 2022 as Covid-related and operational disruptions gradually settle, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) states in its Platinum Quarterly. Covering the fourth quarter of 2021, along with a full year review of 2021 and revised... →
Share sell off undermines community’s influence on regional job sustainability – RBPlat
By: Martin Creamer 8th March 2022 Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) CEO Steve Phiri on Tuesday criticised the sell-off of RBPlat shares by Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) to Northam Platinum as an undermining of the direct significant influence of the 300 000-strong Bafokeng community on... →
Royal Bafokeng Platinum delivers record production, best-ever earnings
By: Martin Creamer 8th March 2022 Platinum group metals company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) on Tuesday delivered record production and earnings in the 12 months ended December 31. The RBPlat board has declared a gross cash final dividend of 535 c per share, equating to R1.5 billion. This is in addition to the interim... →
Royal Bafokeng Platinum CEO Steve Phiri
Commitment to green economy is crucial, says ARM’s Patrice Motsepe
By: Martin Creamer 7th March 2022 Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has reiterated its commitment to transitioning from coal to renewable energy, with its executive chairperson Patrice Motsepe describing the global commitment to the green economy as being not only important but crucial. Motsepe was... →
African Rainbow Minerals executive chairperson Patrice Motsepe.
Decarbonisation standing out as key metals/mining value driver – Wood Mackenzie
By: Martin Creamer 4th March 2022 As pressure mounts for the world to align meaningfully with the 1.5 °C global temperature rise scenario, decarbonisation is standing out as a key driver of metals and mining value. “This has strengthened our view that the mining industry now has a clear pathway towards long-term transformative... →
Decarbonisation creating greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime – Sibanye-Stillwater
By: Martin Creamer 3rd March 2022 The decarbonising of the global economy to prevent climate change is going to create the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. It will also leave behind the companies that do not adapt – regardless of what industry they are in. →
Sibanye-Stillwater delivers another record performance with highest-ever dividend
By: Martin Creamer 3rd March 2022 Precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater in 2021 delivered another record financial performance, with revenue of R172.2-billion and adjusted earnings before interest taxation depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of R68.6-billion. Revenue was 35% higher than for 2020 and Ebitda 39%... →
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
ESG slowing down as energy transition highlights mining as indispensable – RMF
By: Martin Creamer 2nd March 2022 The energy transition is highlighting mining as an indispensable industry, said Responsible Mining Foundation (RMF) CEO Hélène Piaget in opening a webinar on 'Responsible Mining Index (RMI) Report 2022', which reports a slowdown in economic, environmental, social and governance (ESG). “Yet there... →
Zimbabwe platinum miner granted licence to generate 185 MW of solar power
By: Martin Creamer 1st March 2022 Zimbabwe platinum group metals mining company Zimplats has been granted a licence to generate 185 MW of its own solar power. Zimplats is already totally green through the use of hydropower and the solar power will enhance the position of the expanding company and provide security of electricity... →
Implats allays fears that Russia/Ukraine conflict may impact PGMs supply
By: Martin Creamer 1st March 2022 Given the prominence of Russia as a platinum group metals (PGMs) producer, there are fears that it may potentially have an impact on global PGMs supply, Implats CEO Nico Muller said on Tuesday, when the JSE-listed company delivered robust earnings and free cash flow generation for its half year... →
Debt-free Implats generates R15bn free cash, declares dividend, advances projects
By: Martin Creamer 1st March 2022 Platinum group metals (PGM) mining and marketing company Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) on Tuesday delivered robust earnings and free cash flow generation for its half year ended December 31, despite the retracement in rand PGM pricing from recent highs and a decline in sales volumes.... →
Impala Refinery in Springs
2021 was a 'watershed' year for Tharisa, says Pouroulis
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 24th February 2022 Dual-listed Tharisa’s last financial year was a “watershed” year for the company, chairperson Loucas Pouroulis said in a statement delivered at the company's annual general meeting on February 24. During the year under review, Tharisa started production at Salene Chrome Zimbabwe, while completing... →
Platinum group metals may also play role in batteries – Anglo American Platinum
By: Martin Creamer 23rd February 2022 The unique properties of platinum group metals (PGMs) may also play a role in batteries, says Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Natascha Viljoen. Speaking to Mining Weekly in a Zoom interview, Viljoen highlighted how PGMs are poised to play a role, no matter the direction in which the energy... →
Biden announces investments to shore up key critical mineral supplies
By: Mariaan Webb 23rd February 2022 US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced several investments in the domestic production of key critical minerals and materials, as the country moves to break its dependence on China and secure a ‘Made in America’ supply chain. In a White House statement, Biden announced that MP Materials had... →
USGS finalises 2022 list of 50 ‘critical minerals’
By: Creamer Media Reporter 23rd February 2022 The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has published its final list of 50 mineral commodities critical to the US economy and national security, updating the 2018 list that contained fewer commodities. New additions to the list include nickel and zinc, while helium, potash, rhenium and... →
African miners aggressively pursuing decarbonisation
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 22nd February 2022 Mining companies are aggressively pursuing decarbonisation at their operations, with a myriad of different strategies, and varying timelines across the spectrum of miners, but with the same end-goal of reducing carbon emissions and ultimately achieving net-zero operations. This was indicated by... →
Kumba fast-tracking solar, customising green hydrogen, sees good lump premium prospects
By: Martin Creamer 22nd February 2022 South Africa’s major iron-ore producer and marketer Kumba Iron Ore is fast-tracking solar power permitting and looking to wind energy, it is discussing the use of green hydrogen with particularly European customers, and it foresees relatively strong iron-ore prices continuing in the short term as... →
Multiple renewable energy forms being evaluated across South Africa – Anglo Platinum
By: Martin Creamer 21st February 2022 Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner and marketer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which on Monday reported a record 2021 financial performance, is collectively evaluating options to access multiple forms of renewable energy across South Africa, including hydro pump power and wheeling renewable... →
It’s records all round for Glencore in ‘terrific’ 2021
By: Martin Creamer 15th February 2022 2021 was a terrific year for the company, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle said on Tuesday, when he reported record earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $21.3-billion, a record marketing performance Ebit of $3.7-bilion, and a record industrial business performance of... →
Glencore’s earnings rocket 84% to $21.3bn
By: Martin Creamer 15th February 2022 Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore on Tuesday announced 84% higher financial results for the year, with earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) rising to $21.3-billion. Looking forward, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle said the company remained focused on its... →
Red tape delaying R90bn investment in ready-to-go projects – Minerals Council
By: Martin Creamer 14th February 2022 Red tape is delaying investment worth R90-billion in ready-to-go mining-related projects, at a time when the South African economy is in desperate need of such projects proceeding, to create jobs and to stimulate economic growth. Projects worth R30-billion would be able to proceed if the 4... →
Weekly Commodities Market Wrap
By: Creamer Media Reporter 14th February 2022 ENERGIES - Coal continues strong although a market correction is imminent once European physical supplies are assured. The current strong physical premiums being enjoyed are likely to align back to paper market levels, especially considering that natgas, power and carbon markets were softer on... →
Green hydrogen strategy supporting development of R270bn Northern Cape pipeline
By: Martin Creamer 11th February 2022 Over the past year, the South African government has built on its successful hydrogen strategy to make major strides in positioning the country as a global leader in the green hydrogen market, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated during his State of the Nation Address. This positioning included the... →
Amplats expects up to 166% rise in full-year headline earnings
By: Marleny Arnoldi 11th February 2022 JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) expects its headline earnings for the year ended December 31, to be between 146% and 166% higher year-on-year at between R74.8-billion and R80.8-billion. This compares with headline earnings of R30.3-billion reported for 2020. →
Platinum industry expected to take off
By: Claire O'Reilly 11th February 2022 Global platinum investment organisation the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) believes that the current state of the platinum group metals (PGMs) industry is, overall, buoyant as PGMs continue to be in demand for a range of industrial, and other, applications. →
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