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Exploration spend, youth skills, mine energy make headlines 
24th March 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks why South Africa is not garnering global exploration spend; youth skills and businesses remain key in the Just Energy Transition; and Exxaro's considerable progress in generating its own electricity to run its operations. →
Financing models, exploration, solar projects make headlines
17th March 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Orion Minerals’ plan to build smaller but get base metals into production much sooner; Rifle-Shot’s Dilley Naidoo's belief that exploration investment is the key to get the country’s economy going; and Exxaro’s plans to build a 68 MW solar power plant... →
EVs, platinum deficit and SA's opportunities make headlines
10th March 2023 This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the prediction that the total cost of ownership of platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles will be unrivaled by 2023; he notes that the World Platinum Investment Council is forecasting a material deficit in the platinum market... →
Renewables, cheap electricity, climate change make headlines
3rd March 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the response to Implats's request for information on wheeled renewables; mine life extended owing to cheaper electricity; and stats that the world is warming to pre-industrial levels, a long way off from the Paris Agreement requirement. →
Renewables, tax breaks, hydrogen corridor make headlines
24th February 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Anglo American's renewable and green hydrogen projects; Minerals Council South Africa welcoming the 125% tax break for businesses investing in renewables; and the 14 000 jobs Amplats expects to be created through SA’s hydrogen corridor. →
Energy tailwinds, critical raw materials, green hydrogen make headlines
17th February 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the need for South Africa Incorporated to go all out to turn energy headwinds into energy tailwinds; US and EU policies that have highlighted the need for critical raw materials; and Green hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell developments in China and... →
Highlights from Mining Indaba 2023
10th February 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the latest news coming out of this year’s Mining Indaba, including President Cyril Ramaphosa's determination to remove all obstacles to mining growth; Seriti Green’s coal-to-renewables initiative; and the world’s only woman-owned phosphate mine, which... →
Renewables projects, Mining Indaba make headlines
3rd February 2023 This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the 155 MW wind farm that Seriti Green is constructing in Mpumalanga; the first phase of Blyvoor Gold Mine's solar energy project; and this year’s Mining Indaba, which kicks off in Cape Town next week. →
RBCT exports, Sasol, Anglo American make headlines
27th January 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the biggest decline in coal exports from the Richards Bay Coal Terminal in three decades; Sasol’s renewable energy contract; and Anglo’s emission-reducing ship. →
Private sector energy, Africa Hydrogen export, Williamson mine make headlines
20th January 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the 9 GW of various energy projects in the private sector; Africa's position to export hydrogen; the now contained tailings breach at Petra Diamonds Williamson mine. →
Lithium, green hydrogen make headlines
13th January 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses lithium sales out of the country this month; the ANC's statement that South Africa should become a green hydrogen centre; and the need for collaboration for a green hydrogen transition in the near future. →
GoldFields, Amplats, Anglo American make headlines
14th December 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Chris Griffith stepping down as GoldFields CEO; underground mining at Amplats’s Mogalakwena PGMs mine; and the effects of a changing world on Anglo American. →
Coega Green Ammonia, green hydrogen, flat-steel investment make headlines
9th December 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the Coega Green Ammonia project receiving government support to fast-track development; Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande urging collaboration in green hydrogen; and South Africa’s first flat-steel investment in decades,... →
Seriti, green hydrogen investment and tech make headlines
2nd December 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Seriti Resources acquiring 100% of Windlab South Africa, H2Global's call for rapid green hydrogen investment; and the South African green hydrogen technology which won top global recognition in Monaco. →
Crime, platinum demand, R1bn fuel cell factory make headlines
25th November 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the country’s economic/crime paradox that was highlighted at a recent Anglo American meeting; new green hydrogen end-demand pushing platinum into a meaningful deficit; and the development of the R1-billion fuel cell factory which could break ground... →
Green energy, Venetia's underground project make headlines
18th November 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the Motsepe Foundation's $2-million Green Energy competition; Palabora’s partnership with Mzansi energy to develop a solar PV plant with an energy storage system; and Venetia's underground project which is hoping for first production next year. →
Mineral licences, coal transition, Namibia's EIB funding make headlines
11th November 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the backlog of mineral licences being cut by almost 45%; the recent Mistra policy paper which argues that as South Africa moves away from coal, investment will be needed, not only for renewables, but also for coal communities; and Namibia's green... →
Hydrogen economy, green electron and molecule energy transition make headlines
4th November 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Anglo American Platinum's maiden climate change report; Anglo’s green hydrogen truck trials; and consensus that a green electron and green molecule energy transition is tailor-made for South Africa. →
Orion Minerals, green hydrogen and fuel cells make headlines
By: Creamer Media Reporter 28th October 2022 This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the funding milestone achieved by mine development company Orion Minerals; the Department of Science and Innovation's suggestion that South Africa should make green hydrogen part of its Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan; and US... →
Fuel cell electric vehicles and MoUs make headlines
21st October 2022 This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses China becoming the largest market for platinum-using fuel cell electric vehicles, which could spell good news for South Africa; Anglo American and Thyssenkrupp’s memorandum of understanding to decarbonize steelmaking; and Sasol and Freeport... →
Employment, prospecting rights, emissions reduction make headlines
14th October 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses how expanding bulk mineral exports can increase employment to 500 000 direct jobs; South Africa's red tape in issuing a prospecting right; and AngloGold Ashanti's goal to reduce its emissions by 30% by 2030. →
The latest from this year's Joburg Indaba
7th October 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the latest news coming out of this year’s Joburg Indaba. The Joburg Indaba heard this week, from Minerals Council South Africa President, that mining’s biggest opportunity lies in helping achieve a net-zero carbon world. Meanwhile, the country’s... →
Exploration, fund-raising, offshore green hydrogen make headlines
30th September 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks to us about Council for Geoscience wanting South Africans to rally around exploration as the country’s ‘Big, Hairy, Audacious goal’; the JSE’s new product that is appropriate for fund-raising by junior mining companies; and the world’s first offshore... →
Energy: Private sector participation, regional collaboration, investment
22nd September 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Minerals Council South Africa urging more rapid private sector energy participation; Southern Africa needing a collaborative energy approach, much like that of the EU's; and the World Platinum Investment Council’s new CEO seeing much opportunity for... →
Pan African, Menar, SAIMM conference make headlines
16th September 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Pan African Resources effectively building an underground gold mine at Evander; Menar seeing good prospects for anthracite; and the upcoming Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy conference, which will have a large focus on platinum... →
ARM, Implats, DRDGold make headlines
2nd September 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks African Rainbow Minerals's pledge to combat climate change; Implats's commitment of R4.3-billion for the next five years towards energy security and decarbonisation; and DRDGold’s broad-based livelihoods initiative, which has had more than 8 000... →
DRDGold, Merafe, green hydrogen atlas make headlines
26th August 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses DRDGold monitoring its tailing dumps using satellite imagery and drone surveillance; Merafe's plans for 744 MW of energy; and a new Southern African green hydrogen atlas that is set to be launched before the end of the year. →
Exxaro, Thungela make headlines in green energy
19th August 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Exxaro’s renewables company Cennergi’s agreement with Enertrag for the development of renewable projects in Mpumalanga; Exxaro eyeing green hydrogen; and Thungela's renewables move, as well as its free cash sharing and its initiative to plant a... →
Renewables gains momentum in mining
12th August 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the news of Royal Bafokeng Platinum’s R1.6-billion 98 MW solar power plant; Barrick's renewable energy benefits; and the growing renewables momentum. →
SA's energy plan, Queensland royalty rates, Anglo's green hydrogen production plan make headlines
4th August 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses former Eskom CEO Brian Dames's support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s energy plan; Australia’s Queensland government increasing its royalty rates significantly without consultation; and Anglo’s plan for green hydrogen production with on-site solar... →
Renewables take center stage in the wake of Ramaphosa’s energy plan announcement
29th July 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer says that Anglo American sees massive opportunities for energy; South Africa needs a radical boost of renewables and green hydrogen capacity by 2040; and as the world turns to renewable energy, Kumba Iron Ore sees itself in a good position. →
Energy storage, Anglo American, Kumba make headlines
22nd July 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Africa’s potential in creating a new industry through energy storage; Anglo American's sustainability targets; and Kumba Iron Ore's 6th fatality-free year and increased export sales. →
PEM Electrolyser, Ironveld, Jubilee Metals make headlines
15th July 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Australia’s PEM water electrolyser; Ironveld’s plans to acquire Ferrochrome Furnaces; and Jubilee Metals's Sable refinery. →
SHiP Copper, energy emergency, new industrial pillar make headlines
8th July 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the reverse listing of Big Tree Copper into SHiP Copper Company on the AltX of the JSE in October; whether an energy emergency should be declared in South Africa; and the big new industrial pillar available for the taking. →
Energy export, Pan African, Orion make headlines
1st July 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer South Africa's potential to be an energy exporter; Pan African's definitive feasibility study on Mogale Gold’s tailing storage facilities; and Orion’s capital raise for its copper and zinc mine, Prieska. →
NSDV, Harmony Gold, Sadpo make headlines
24th June 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks NSDV's deeming provision suggestion for minerals investment; Harmony Gold's renewables plan; and small diamond miners wanting to work with big licence holders to create more jobs in the industry. →
Battery metals and green hydrogen make headlines
17th June 2022 This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the new age battery metals potential in Namibia; the new green hydrogen partnership between Prieska Power Reserve and the IDC; and Volvo Construction Equipment’s first fuel-cell articulated hauler prototype. →
Southern Palladium, Steenkampskraal, Rocsole, Kal Tire make headlines
10th June 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Southern Palladium's listing on the JSE; Steenkampskraal's rare earths development; and Rocsole stressing the need for increased efficiency to cut carbon emissions and Kal Tire tackling mine tyre waste through the circular economy approach. →
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