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Unpacking this week's mining headlines 
18th April 2018 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks this week's mining headlines: Glencore’s sustainability report, South Africa’s potential role in the Congo potash project and the debut of a game-changing fuel cell dozer. →
Vision 2030, Ivanhoe board and the PGMs crisis make this week's headlines
12th April 2018 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer unpacks Vision 2030, the new addition to the Ivanhoe board and the crisis in the PGMS industry. →
Unpacking this week's headlines
4th April 2018 Bad news kicked off this week when six mineworkers from the Modikwa Platinum Mine in Limpopo were killed when the bus they were travelling in was set alight. The Australian government is investing A$50-million into drilling research. Martin Creamer noted that a sense of urgency is needed to... →
Industry wants transformation, revival through exploration
29th March 2018 New Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is under pressure from the mining industry to revive and transform the industry through exploration and by fostering a junior culture. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer tells us more. →
Mining Charter, sustainability and coal make this week's headlines
23rd March 2018 This week, ARM's Patrice Motsepe predicts a successful charter and land outcomes; Anglo commits to ambitious sustainability strategy and Exxaro’s Coal, rapid loadout projects are under construction. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer unpacks the headlines. →
Innovation, digitalisation taking center stage
14th March 2018 It’s interesting times ahead for innovation with mining company Exxaro Resources allocating R900-million to innovation initiatives while JSE-listed ELB Engineering Services believes it can push South Africa into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer has the story. →
German ruling likely blessing in disguise for platinum - RBPlat
7th March 2018 The German Federal Court ruling on diesel car emissions, which could cost transgressors eight-billion euros in fines a year, is seen as a likely blessing in disguise for platinum, Royal Bafokeng Platinum. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer has the details. →
Mantashe’s warm welcome into mining, analysts call for structural change
28th February 2018 With seemingly positive changes taking place in government, the mining industry is keen to play its part in the economy, while analysts have called for structural change in the industry. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer unpacks the developments. →
Amplats modernises, studies growth, advances fuel cell
21st February 2018 Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena Platinum mine has gushed R4-billion worth of free, unfettered operating cash flow. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Gold, platinum miners bolster business, operational plans
16th February 2018 It’s been an exciting week for some gold and platinum miners, with plans to improve business and operations. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer unpacks the headlines. →
Mining Indaba unpacked
9th February 2018 The 2018 Mining Indaba kicked off in full swing this week with renewed investor confidence and hope to further the African Agenda. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer attended the indaba and gives Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley the headlines. →
Tharisa forecasts looming chrome ore deficit, details Vision 2020
1st February 2018 Tharisa Minerals this week forecast a chrome ore deficit and detailed its plans to boost PGM and chrome output. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Beneficiation plants advancing in S Africa, but new potential needed
25th January 2018 Thakadu Battery Materials has secured a R50-million grant for its pure nickel sulphate plant, while Kropz is finalising its phosphates plant design. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss this development, as well as the potential of the... →
Mining headlines kick off positively in 2018
18th January 2018 2018 kicked off with a call for smarter sectors to boost the economy, a praise of Glencore’s asset management and a sparkle of hope for the diamond city of Kimberley. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer unpacks the headlines with Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley. →
Economic resilience encouraged
14th December 2017 Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need for South Africa to break the ongoing deadlock on the regulation and transformation of the mining sector, while United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has warned that, without policy change, commodity-dependent developing... →
Harmony’s advantages from Moab buy
7th December 2017 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the details on Harmony Gold’s investor brief, in which the company declared that the acquisition of Moab Khotsong gold mine held many advantages. →
Mining players employing strategic moves
29th November 2017 South32 has okayed a R4.3-billion project at Klipspruit and is looking to set up its energy coal business as a standalone entity, while De Beers has placed its Voerspoed diamond mine on the market and BHP Billiton has committed to exiting its US onshore oil and gas. Mining Weekly editor Martin... →
Sibanye creates gold tailings deal with DRDGold
23rd November 2017 Precious metals company Sibanye-Stillwater and gold tailings retreatment company DRDGold are coming together to create an industry-leading surface mining partnership. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks with Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the proposed deal. →
DRC State mining company under fire
16th November 2017 Certain revenues of the Democratic Republic of Congo State mining company have not been directed to the public treasury and are largely beyond the realm of public oversight, claims a report by the Carter Centre. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in... →
S Africa hosts 33rd Chromium Conference
9th November 2017 The 33rd Chromium Conference took place in Johannesburg this week with a record number of 260 delegates from across the world. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the headlines from the event. →
Shedding past while tackling present
2nd November 2017 A collective national vision, which must be viable, inclusive and transformative, is urgently needed to unleash mining’s latent ability to energise the entire South African economy. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss this statement by... →
Collective vision, exploration needed in mining
26th October 2017 It’s been a busy week for mining, with calls for a collective national vision, critical views on exploration constraints and significant transactions between miners. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Urgent need for exploration, junior culture in resources sector – Bristow
19th October 2017 Resources consultant Dr John Bristow recently warned that there was an urgent need to explore, develop and instil a junior culture in South Africa’s resources sector. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer recently spoke with Dr Bristow and sits down with Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley to talk... →
From diamond discoveries in Liberia to farming metals in SA
12th October 2017 While South Africa-born professor Stephen Haggerty is making new discoveries to help bolster the development of Liberia’s first diamond mine, he is urging South Africans to farm for metals to extract value from previously mined ground. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy... →
Strong sentiments from 2017 Joburg Indaba
6th October 2017 This year’s Joburg Indaba kicked off with strong sentiments from government and industry players. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer attended speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the highlights. →
No clarity on mine rehab funding drawdown
28th September 2017 There is no clarity on the how mining companies can draw down from their financial provision vehicles to undertake mine rehabilitation, Mining Weekly heard during a discussion on the new National Environmental Management Act at the Joburg Indaba breakfast ahead of the event next month. Mining... →
Pan African poised for growth
22nd September 2017 More than a third of the yearly gold production of Pan African Resources is destined to arise from low-cost, low-risk tailings businesses, it was revealed at the company’s results presentation this week. Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer about the... →
Demand for quality metals amplifying
13th September 2017 Global climate change mitigation is amplifying the demand for good-quality, low-impurity metals, but South Africa’s mining industry needs to be more globally competitive to take advantage of this trend. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to... →
DRDGold tackles mine dump vegetation
7th September 2017 DRDGold says it has spent more money on vegetating tailings dams than it has paid dividends to shareholders in the last ten years and is seeing its dump vegetation effort going up in smoke. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the challenges. →
Northam’s strategy paying dividends
31st August 2017 The platinum group metals market may be heading for three-way price parity, says Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne, whose company has increased its operating profit despite the market’s challenging business conditions. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in... →
AngloGold Ashanti results, plans for future SA mines
24th August 2017 AngloGold Ashanti recently presented its half year results in Johannesburg and held a media roundtable discussing its plans for future South African mines. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the outcomes and plans. →
Quick-footed miners piggyback on established tech
17th August 2017 Creamer Media’s Chanel de Bruyn talks to Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer about the ways savvy mining companies can take advantage of established technologies. →
Randgold in massive Côte d’Ivoire gold discovery
10th August 2017 The exploration team of Randgold Resources has defined a large target in Côte d’Ivoire, which is considered to be “potentially the most exciting gold prospect in West Africa”. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Encouraging, constructive response to destructive charter
3rd August 2017 The response from the National Union of Mineworkers and the ruling African National Congress on the value-destructive Mining Charter Three with regard to its impact on South Africa’s deflated mining industry and economy has been described by mining companies as very encouraging and constructive.... →
Platinum growth potential in fuel cell electric vehicle sales
28th July 2017 Growth potential for platinum is emerging in the rapid build-up off a low base of fuel cell electric vehicle sales. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Demand influence of a low-carbon future
20th July 2017 The World Bank has released a report on the potential impacts that the expected continuing boom in low-carbon energy technologies will have on demand for many minerals and metals. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss this further. →
Technology metals heading for short supply
13th July 2017 South African manganese, which is one of the crucial technology metals needed in the US, has made the list of key technology metals that are heading for short supply. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the technology metal. →
Junior push and major plays
6th July 2017 While next year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba is looking to more aggressively showcase junior mining companies active in Africa, Exxaro is seeking to reduce its BEE shareholding and AngloGold has entered an agreement to buy an exploration project in North America. Mining Weekly editor... →
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