This week: Anglo’s 680 MW prioritised first-wave renewable energy projects on way; and, Platinum-based hydrogen production is in competitive upscale mode 

The R105-billion investment pledge by Hive Hydrogen at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fifth South Africa Investment Conference was the biggest by far, resulting in Engineering News & Mining Weekly... 

Managing Director at OIM Consulting Arjen de Bruin says that by focusing on their people, mines can future proof their profits when the commodity cycle spins around.  In a country that is, by now,... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome miner Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has appointed a special committee, comprising independent directors George Graham Dorin and Xin (Alex) Guan, to... 

The production of the London- and Johannesburg-listed Anglo American group increased by 9% in the three months to March 31 compared with the same period in 2022, driven by the ramp-up of copper... 

Metals processing company Jubilee Metals is expected to meet and possibly exceed its full-year guidance for both platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome following strong production results at its... 

Eastern Platinum Limited (EPL), a prominent holding company with mining interests in South Africa, is facing a serious legal challenge by shareholders concerning the unethical sale of 100,000... 

Sibanye-Stillwater Integrated Report 2022 published today highlights the company’s clinching of minerals resources and reserves in the critical metals arena while maintaining minerals positions in... 

Production at the Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) has been delayed, but is expected to begin as soon as possible after the commissioning process of the BPM processing plant has been completed. In... 

Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, industry body the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has highlighted platinum’s role in decarbonisation as a key transition metal for the energy transition. It... 

Tharisa has reported that the project is progressing on track and within budget. 

Platinum Group Metals has reiterated its focus on advancing the Waterberg project. 

Gold prices firmed above the $2 000 level again on Thursday as the dollar and Treasury yields pulled back after soft U.S. data pointed to the economic toll of the Federal Reserve's interest... 

Platinum group metals- (PGM-) based proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis is a competitive technology in upscale mode and is making its mark in electrolysis for hydrogen production as well as... 

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has acquired an additional 1.07-million shares in fellow PGMs miner Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) – representing 45.09% of... 

While South Africa and the world are in the nascent stages of using sustainably produced, or green, hydrogen as an energy carrier, there are many projects across the emerging value chain... 

Listed as a 2023 priority by Anglo American is getting the first wave of the renewable energy ecosystem projects under way in South Africa. The first wave of 680 MW renewable energy projects being... 

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has concluded agreements to acquire a further 690 736 shares in fellow PGMs miner Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat),... 

The investment into green hydrogen was the biggest investment pledge by far to be announced at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) in Sandton. The R105-billion energy investment... 

Gold continued to hold above the key $2 000 level on Monday, undeterred by the previous session's correction, while investors assess the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike trajectory. Spot... 

Canadian mining exploration and development company Canadian North Resources Inc. (CNRI) has announced the presence of extensive granitic pegmatite minerals on its Ferguson Lake property. In... 

With the steel industry’s ambitious plans to cut emissions by at least 80% by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, it will call for an increasing amount of hydrogen-based steelmaking, which bodes well... 

The development of a green hydrogen economy will impact positively on South Africa’s labour landscape as the country continues to adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) while,... 

Derisking and understanding the technology, its requirements and cost benefits are critical factors that need to be considered when reviewing the financial feasibility of, and support for, the... 

Mine closure services provider Agreenco has become the specialist rehabilitation and mine closure partner for a large multinational coal miner, for which the company generates rehabilitation... 

This week we profile Mett Moyo, a construction and mining lawyer at NSDV 

The battery commodities market is experiencing a golden age of growth and development, spurred by rapid technological advances and the growing demand for batteries to support cleaner mobility and... 

Northam Platinum has reported that processing of ore from surface sources continues while underground and openpit feed are being batch-treated. 

Impala Platinum has reported that the project is advancing. 

Development within the Western extension section has progressed well from levels 3 to 12. 

Construction on the Phase 1 concentrator has started, with first production scheduled for the third quarter of 2024. 

The battery commodities market is experiencing a golden age of growth and development, spurred by rapid technological advances and the growing demand for batteries to support cleaner mobility and... 

Mining of the Merensky reef is ramping up. 

Mining production in South Africa decreased by 5% year-on-year in February, according to the latest data published by Statistics South Africa. The main negative contributors were coal, which... 

South Africa could have 21 new mining listings if foreign mining companies that already operate in this country would also list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has concluded agreements to acquire a further 8.54-million shares in Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat). Implats now holds about 44.48% of... 

In TSX- and NYSE American-listed Platinum Group Metals’ (PTM’s) financial results for the six-month period ended February 28, released on April 13, the company has reiterated its focus on advancing... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome producer Tharisa Mining’s volume recovery was slower than expected in the quarter ended March 31 owing to continued adverse weather, which impacted on... 

AmaranthCX and its technology partner 1Map have collaborated to publish a comprehensive, online South African Mining Map, with electronic, all-commodity depiction. The governments of other mining... 

JSE-listed Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) has reached agreement with its CEO and COO to extend the term of their contracts for another few months until certainty on ongoing corporate action has... 

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has successfully refinanced and increased its dollar-denominated revolving credit facility from $600-million to $1-billion,... 

Local deep-level mining equipment manufacturers are noticing increased interest in their product offering on the back of Russian sanctions, but are being weighed down by the country’s ongoing...