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Export component of South Africa’s green hydrogen strategy will seek to lock in price subsidies
29th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The initial export component of South Africa’s yet-to-be-approved Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy is not premised on the trade of scarce renewable electrons – converted into molecules or... 


QPM's Northern Hub gets enviro approval
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) has been granted federal environmental approval for its Northern Hub, in Queensland. QPM Energy has sought regulatory approvals for development of the... 


Core marks first profits
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium miner Core Lithium has marked its first full-year profit since the start of production at its Finniss lithium project, in the Northern Territory, in March this year. The ASX-listed company... 


Aeysha Samsodien
Mining: a key component in the just energy transition
29th September 2023

By Aeysha Samsodien, Senior Equity Analyst, M&G Investments It’s no secret that South Africa’s mining industry faces significant challenges, such as energy reliability, environmental impact, supply... 


Evolution awards major contract at Mungari
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Evolution Mining has awarded a A$155-million contract to ASX-listed GR Engineering Services to complete plant expansion work at the Mungari gold project, in Western Australia. The scope... 


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Court order hampers Scarborough development
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) this week said that it would review a Federal Court decision which found that an environmental plan for part... 


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Crane-less technology simplifies turbine repair
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Given the increasing size and weight of wind turbine components, ‘crane-less technology’ is becoming more relevant in the wind energy sector and will likely be adopted more widely in South Africa... 


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Offshore wind energy offers value to energy mix
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Offshore wind energy has significant potential to provide a consistent source of renewable energy and create jobs in South Africa. While there are challenges to overcome, such as grid upgrades and... 


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Supplemental solutions beneficial
29th September 2023

Temporary power generation supplier Aggreko, an official sponsor at this year’s Manufacturing Indaba being held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in October, states that climate change is a hot... 


THROUGH THE HAZE: While the aviation industry has promised to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, harsher weather conditions are already forcing a rethink of critical infrastructure in airports, such as this Arizona airport pictured during a recent protracted heat wave. Bloomberg reports that airports around the world are relocating sensitive electrical equipment to rooftops to protect it from flooding, reinforcing runways to handle extreme temperature swings and revving up air conditioning as climate change complicates operations. Photograph: Bloomberg
THROUGH THE HAZE
29th September 2023

While the aviation industry has promised to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, harsher weather conditions are already forcing a rethink of critical infrastructure in airports, such as this... 


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Solutions vs problems
29th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

There are many differences between Australia and South Africa, and these should not be dismissed or diminished. However, there are also several similarities, particularly when it comes to natural... 


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Anthracite shaft on track for scheduled production
29th September 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The construction of the Mngeni shaft of KwaZulu-Natal-based prime anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) remains on track, on schedule and within budget to deliver first coal by the... 


Bell to diversify production at Richards Bay plant through launch of new business
29th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Bell Equipment is set to launch a new business, called Bell Heavy Industries (BHI), at the Mining Indaba in February next year. BHI will be an arm of Bell Equipment Company South Africa, which is... 


WBHO makes strong return, warns of potential contractor shortage for IPP jobs
29th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) is back, “and we are back on a very strong footing”, says CEO Wolfgang Neff. “We had an exceptional year in a difficult period.” 


New initiative aimed at developing climate-resilient sanitation for South African low-income communities
29th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Water Research Commission (WRC) has entered into an agreement with eThekwini metropolitan municipality and the City of Cape Town to develop sustainable, climate-resilient sanitation systems.... 


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Hombre Muerto West project, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study on the project has been separated into two phases. 


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Ancuabe graphite project, Mozambique
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Yantai Oriental Metallurgical Engineering has been awarded a contract for front-end engineering design works for the process plant and associated nonprocessing infrastructure for the Ancuabe... 


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Boliden Tara Mines, Ireland
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A zinc and lead mine in County Meath, Ireland. 


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Malawi gov't sets innovative permitting example by working alongside mining company
28th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

On the face of it, South Africa could do a lot more to speed up critical minerals mining development in South Africa. An example of doing so that catches the eye is the extra mile the government of... 


De Grey strengthens balance sheet with A$300m placement
28th September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Australian gold explorer De Grey Mining has launched a fully underwritten two tranche placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to raise A$300-million, strengthening its balance sheet and... 


Boss eyes more growth at Honeymoon with new satellite prospects
28th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Boss Energy MD Duncan Craib said on Thursday that the company’s strategy to grow the inventory, mine life and production rate at its Honeymoon uranium project continues to deliver strong... 


Bluff coal transitions into care and maintenance
28th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Bluff coal mine near Blackwater is transitioning to care and maintenance by the end of November, ASX-listed Bowen Coking Coal announced on Thursday. Following a strategic review of the Bluff... 


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South Africa needs to look internally before going global on hydrogen
28th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa progresses its hydrogen strategies and plans as a means to mitigate climate change and to bolster security of energy supply, the country needs to look internally before embarking on... 


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IDC posts historic funding and investment activity for the year ended 31 March 2023
28th September 2023

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) recorded a historical increase in funding support to key sectors of the economy, for the financial year ending 31  March 2023. Against... 


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IDC posts historic funding and investment activity for the year ended 31 March 2023
28th September 2023

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) recorded a historical increase in funding support to key sectors of the economy, for the financial year ending 31  March 2023. Against... 


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Bad weather causes major disruptions on TFR’s Cape Corridor
27th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

State-owned rail company Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has announced that it is experiencing significant disruptions to rail services on some parts of the Cape Corridor as a result of severe weather... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa alongside Discovery CEO Adrian Gore at a joint government-business meeting at Discovery Place, Sandton.
Roadmap to ‘fundamentally reform’ freight logistics sector by end of October
27th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Government has committed to finalise a Freight Logistics Roadmap, outlining a sequenced set of actions to fundamentally reform the logistics system, by the end of October. The commitment was made... 


Copper plates at a refinery in Peru
Peru is approaching peak copper — for now — as new mines stall
27th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

Peruvian copper production probably will rise through next year before flattening out due to a slowdown in investment, according to the head of the country’s mining society. Output from the... 


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CCUS integral to net zero - IEA
27th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australian carbon reduction technology investment company Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA) has welcomed the International Energy Agency's (IEA) inclusion of carbon capture, utilisation and... 


Cornish Lithium raises £5.1m through crowdfunding
26th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based Cornish Lithium has raised £5.1-million through crowdfunding on a platform called Crowdcube, marking it as one of the largest crowdfunding endeavours undertaken in the UK this year.... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon
Primary NYSE listing boosts AngloGold’s access to world’s largest capital market – CEO
26th September 2023

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, marking the completion of its corporate restructuring. The company moved its primary listing to the NYSE... 


Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners
26th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

Democratic Republic of Congo said it’s backing plans for a new domestically owned copper-cobalt plant to help formalize artisanal mining in the country, at a time when minerals crucial to electric... 


Black Cat secures Paulsens restart funding
26th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold developer Black Cat Syndicate has secured a A$60-million funding package to drive its vision to become a dominant player in three gold districts. The funding package consists of a... 


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Gov'ts agree to A$100m hydrogen hub
26th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal and South Australian governments have finalised a grant agreement to develop the Port Bonython hydrogen hub near Whyalla. Together, both governments are investing A$100-million to... 


MC Mining CEO Godfrey Gomwe
MC Mining revenue nearly doubles
22nd September 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE listed MC Mining has reported a significant decrease in its aftertax loss for the year ended June 30, thanks to a marketing agreement that has paved the way for lucrative opportunities in the... 


Fortescue abandons carbon offset scheme
22nd September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major and green energy developer Fortescue will forgo buying carbon offsets from this financial year onwards. The miner said in a statement on Friday that all funds allocated to carbon... 


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Wildcat & Mountain View gold/silver projects, US
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) has demonstrated the potential for a low-cost, high-margin, heap-leach gold/silver operation. 


Expansion project strengthens mining operation
22nd September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

A $1.8-billion expansion programme at platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Zimplats’ – the Zimbabwean PGMs mining business of South African PGMs major Impala Platinum (Implats) – Ngezi operation, in... 


Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband deployment
22nd September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

After entering a partnership earlier in August to accelerate South Africa’s information and communications technology (ICT) ambitions, ICT giant Huawei South Africa and the Department of... 


New collaboration to extend 4G and 5G connectivity in Africa, Europe
22nd September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications groups Vodafone and Vodacom are preparing to participate in Amazon’s beta testing of its low-Earth orbit satellite  communications initiative Project Kuiper to leverage the... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold has reported that all long-lead items for the 2024 construction season have been received at its freight consolidation points. 


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Burnstone gold project, South Africa – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is more than 50% complete. 


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Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

There have been delays in the supply to of imported equipment to the project. 


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