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Mining Weekly is a South African trade publication covering the mining, minerals and energy sectors across Africa and internationally. Published by Creamer Media, the magazine provides news, analysis and technical reporting on exploration, production, regulation, finance and technology in the extractive industries. Mining Weekly operates both as a print magazine and through its online platform, MiningWeekly.com, which delivers daily news updates and multimedia content. The publication serves mining executives, engineers, investors, government officials and other stakeholders in the resources sector. Its coverage spans base metals, precious metals, coal, diamonds, industrial minerals and energy commodities, as well as related infrastructure, equipment and services. Mining Weekly is known for its detailed project reporting, company profiles and coverage of regulatory and policy developments affecting the sector. The publication also produces special reports, supplements and yearbooks that provide in-depth analysis of specific commodities, regions and industry trends. Mining Weekly was established in 1950 and has become one of the leading mining trade publications in Africa, with a particular focus on South Africa's mining industry while maintaining broad continental and global coverage.

Mining Weekly News


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
14th October 2026

This week: Jonathan Oppenheimer emphasises urgency of tackling climate change challenge and, importance of natural diamond comeback highlighted 


On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green iron-ore; diamds that flow down our rivers and the urgent need to combat climate change. 


Green iron-ore, alluvial diamonds, climate change make headlines
Green iron-ore, alluvial diamonds, climate change make headlines
9th October 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about the opportunities that green iron-ore has for South Africa; South Africa’s alluvial diamond sector; and the urgency in tackling climate change... 


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On-The-Air (02/10/2026)
2nd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about drone upliftment, manganese through Namibia and Sibanye-Stillwater trading on the A2X  


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Drone upliftment, manganese through Namibia, Sibanye-Stillwater trading on the A2X make headlines
2nd October 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the catalytic properties of platinum and palladium being researched and developed as a potential source of significant upliftment for drones; the 828... 


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Valterra Platinum, Thakadu, science convention make headlines
25th September 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer says Valterra platinum is noting some big gains of Jameson cell deployment; he talks about Thakadu’s new nickel sulphate product for use in lithium-ion battery... 


Valterra Platinum Executive Head: Processing Operations Agit Singh.
Jameson cells saving Valterra Platinum R203m, keeping 3 000 trucks off road
23rd September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Reduction of 3 000-equivalent trucks on the road, a 70.5 MWh decrease in smelting electricity consumption, a 70 000 t cut in smelting CO2 emissions, and a R203-million annual cost saving, which... 


Developments in ammonia, platinum and manganese make headlines
Developments in ammonia, platinum and manganese make headlines
18th September 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the developments surrounding South Africa’s $5.8-billion green hydrogen ammonia project; the Mogalakwena mine which has 300-year-plus resource life;... 


ALCO-Safe director Rhys Evans spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
ALCO-Safe creates safer roads, workplaces through detection equipment
11th September 2026

ALCO-Safe is a leading supplier of breathalysers and drug detection equipment in Southern Africa. In operation for more than 40 years ALCO-Safe has been extensively involved in developing... 


SANY Southern Africa mining general manager Thabo Lerumo spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
SANY brings global expertise in construction, earthmoving and mining equipment
11th September 2026

As a global leader in the supply of construction, earthmoving and mining equipment, SANY is focused on delivering value to customers, employees, shareholders and the public by offering high-quality... 


International engineering and manufacturing company Chart Howden MD Kudzai Nyangoni spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event to showcase how Chart Howden is shaping the future of industrial innovation.
Chart Howden is shaping the future of industrial innovation
11th September 2026

International engineering and manufacturing company Chart Howden MD Kudzai Nyangoni spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event to showcase how Chart Howden is... 


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On-The-Air (11/09/2026)
11th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about global energy security Artificial intelligence at Electra Mining and African Rainbow Minerals. 


2Roads General Manager Luke de Beer spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
2Roads offers more control, continuity and uptime
11th September 2026

2Roads is an integrated group of specialist industrial manufacturing, engineering, inspection and asset-integrity businesses helping asset-intensive industries get more from the infrastructure that... 


ACTOM group business development executive Mamiki Matlawa spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Powering Africa’s industrial and mining future
11th September 2026

ACTOM is a leading African manufacturer, solution provider, repairer, maintainer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, offering an integrated combination of manufacturing, services,... 


Paul Dunne, Mzila Mthenjane, Shamini Harrington, Richard Stewart.
Minerals Council hails launch of partnership to unlock growth, jobs and confidence
11th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has responded exceedingly positively to the launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership for Growth and... 


Harmony CEO Beyers Nel.
Harmony’s underground gold mines producing at 38% free cash margin
11th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In financial year 2026 (FY26), Mponeng and Moab Khotsong, the high-grade South African underground operations of Harmony Gold, produced 15 t at 9 g/t with a 38% free cash flow margin. Mponeng, the... 


Ultra Control Valves Founder and CEO Peter Telle spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Specialist valve engineering company provides advanced valve solutions across industries
10th September 2026

With branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Klerksdorp, Ultra Control Valves is a specialist valve engineering company supplying the water, sewage and mining industries across Southern... 


PROK GM Philip le Roux spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
PROK Conveyor Equipment offers high-performance, cost-effective conveyor components while delivering value-add services
10th September 2026

As a leading manufacturer of quality conveyor components, PROK Conveyor Equipment’s manufacturing facilities are strategically located across the globe and backed by a network of global partners.... 


CHINT South Africa sales manager Shaun Cogill and CHINT South Africa sales manager Neels Grobbelaar spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Electra Mining Africa, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
CHINT sees continuous innovation as key to successful digital transformation
10th September 2026

As global smart energy solutions provider CHINT continues to forge its digital transformation, the company continuously seeks new technological breakthroughs while improving operational efficiency.... 


lving and Racking Director Iain Skudder spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Africa's leading industrial storage solutions specialist
9th September 2026

Since 1965, storage solutions manufacturer Krost Shelving & Racking has been designing, manufacturing and installing high-quality steel storage solutions that help businesses maximise space,... 


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