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Glencore chrome ore conveyance.

Full-year Glencore production guidance remains largely in line

30th October 2023

Full-year 2023 production guidance of London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company Glencore remains largely in line with previous guidance. An exception is nickel,... 


Arc Minerals chairperson Nick von Schirnding

Anglo, Arc agree $90m Zambia exploration joint venture

27th October 2023

London Aim-listed Arc Minerals on Friday closed out a joint venture (JV) agreement with Anglo American in a deal worth $90-million. Parties have completed the subscription of shares in the JV... 


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On-The-Air (27/10/2023)

27th October 2023

Martin Creamer discusses carbon emissions and green hydrogen  


Anglo American projects and development director Alison Atkinson.

Finland may be site of Anglo’s next greenfield mining project

27th October 2023

Sakatti, with its metal concentrations of platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, nickel, cobalt, and others, may be the site of the next greenfield project of diversified Johannesburg- and... 


Plug CEO Andy Marsh.

Americans, Australians partner to build out global green hydrogen ecosystem

27th October 2023

Building out and scaling up a global green hydrogen ecosystem collaboratively is at the heart of an American-Australian business partnership announced this week amid 30-plus countries already... 


The first batch of students at Copper 360's Mining School.

Copper 360’s mining school attracting attention from potential partners from far and wide

27th October 2023

Copper 360’s mining school in the Northern Cape is attracting attention from international mining schools and global agencies wanting to partner with it. “We’ve received a lot of requests,” Copper... 


From left to right Harry Dempsey, Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, Kunal Sinha, Louise Assem, and Trond Olaf Christophersen.

Essential integration of mining with circular economy highlighted at FT Mining Summit

27th October 2023

Circularity is already practised at many mine sites, which use circular principles to reduce waste and conserve water. But to achieve full circularity for products – from production to consumption... 


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South Africans must work flat out to finalise green hydrogen commercialisation strategy

27th October 2023

Green hydrogen has holistic use and long-term storage benefits in a world needing zero emission. It can clean up industry, shipping, manufacturing, road transport and probably air transport as... 


South32 annual general meeting.

South32 continuing to investigate reducing Hillside Aluminium’s emissions intensity

26th October 2023

The long-term energy transition solutions on which South32 is focused are renewable energy and electrification. The Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed diversified mining company has... 


Anglo American Strategy & Sustainability Director Helena Nonka.

Anglo carbon emissions cut by transition to 100% renewables in South America

25th October 2023

The transition of Anglo American to 100% renewable electricity supply across its South America operations has helped the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining company to reduce its... 


Reversal of gold mining’s environmental legacy under way by DRDGOLD.

DRDGOLD reports 5% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production

25th October 2023

A 5% increase in quarter-on-quarter gold production was reported by Johannesburg- and New York-listed surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD on Wednesday. The gold output of DRDGOLD, which... 


Anglo American reports third-quarter production.

Anglo: copper production up, rough diamond production down

24th October 2023

The copper production of diversified mining company Anglo American increased by 42% in the third quarter owing to the ramping up of the new Quellaveco copper mine in Peru. However, this was offset... 


Saldanha Bay Transnet port terminal.

Anglo’s Kumba achieves iron-ore prices above benchmark in third quarter

24th October 2023

Iron-ore prices strengthened during the third quarter of this year despite a 7% increase in global iron-ore supply and thin steel mill margins. Steel production in China has In the year to date... 


Anglo American Platinum's Mogalakwena operation.

Anglo Platinum reports higher PGM sales volumes but much lower prices

24th October 2023

Anglo American Platinum on Tuesday reported an increase in the sales volumes of platinum group metals (PGMs) from production, excluding trading, in the three months ending September 30. Owing to a... 


South Africa Manganese's Hotazel mine in the Northern Cape.

South32 reports record quarterly production at South Africa Manganese

23rd October 2023

South Africa Manganese continued its strong performance in the three months to September 30, when it increased saleable production by 7% to a record 628 000 wet metric tonnes (wmt), South32... 


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On-The-Air (20/10/2023)

20th October 2023

Martin Creamer discusses sun and wind energy, green hydrogen and a R1bn solar project for Tharisa. 


Lion ferrochrome smelter.

Merafe reports 21% lower ferrochrome production in first nine months

20th October 2023

Third-quarter attributable ferrochrome production of Merafe Resources from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture was 40 000 t, which resulted in a production decrease of 21% for the first nine months... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad (right) questioned by Joburg Indaba chairperson Bernard Swanepoel.

SA ‘definitely underexplored’ – Anglo CEO

20th October 2023

South Africa, with its incredible minerals endowment and extraordinary untapped potential, is definitely under-explored, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said in response to questions after... 


Nicky Oppenheimer.

If business-as-usual approach to conservation continues, world’s doomed – Oppenheimer conference hears

20th October 2023

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall reminded hundreds of scientists present at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference in Midrand that if the world carries on with a business-as-usual... 


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We need to find out all we can about our country’s underground water resources

20th October 2023

With surface water availability potentially becoming a climate-change victim in the years ahead, South Africa should map its groundwater availability to ensure its best use in times of crisis. It... 


Envusa's energy trading area.

Anglo's Envusa applies to trade 520 MW of green electricity with seven operations

19th October 2023

Renewables company Envusa Energy, which is owned jointly by Anglo American in partnership with EDF Renewables, this week lodged an application for a licence to trade electricity in South Africa’s... 


Implats group mine Impala Rustenburg.

Implats board recommends broader category of financial recipients ahead of AGM

18th October 2023

Identified for approval at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) of Implats is the accommodation of a broader category of financial recipients by the platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company... 


Night view of the Mufulira acid plant.

South African metals group awarded joint venture copper/cobalt slag project in Zambia

17th October 2023

A diversified South African metals processing business that has expanded into Africa, on Tuesday announced that it had been awarded a copper slag project that will be executed in joint venture (JV)... 


Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis.

Tharisa extends out Karo platinum project commissioning timeline by 12 months

17th October 2023

The continued weakening of platinum group metal (PGM) prices and macroeconomics have resulted in the Karo platinum project timeline for commissioning being extended out by 12 months to June 2025,... 


The platinum group metals Polokwane smelter of Anglo American Platinum in Limpopo.

Minerals Council South Africa highlights green hydrogen economy’s forward momentum

16th October 2023

The world over, green hydrogen is being recognised as the most effective route towards combating the climate crisis in the most holistic way possible, with Minerals Council South Africa on Monday... 


Tharisa Mine.

R1bn solar energy project on track to supply Tharisa mine by end 2024

13th October 2023

The R1-billion solar project being developed by Chariot Transitional Power and Total Eren in North West province is on track as planned to be completed end 2024. In doing so, it will contribute to... 


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On-The-Air (13/10/2023)

13th October 2023

Martin Creamer discusses green hydrogen, mining education and recycling of metals and minerals  


The Kasiya Proiect area showing rail and port infrastructure for export of product to global markets.

Malawi govt sets innovative permitting example by working alongside mining company

13th October 2023

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... 


Glencore secondary materials sourcing.

Circular-economy activities seen making ‘very significant’ contribution to Glencore’s earnings in future

13th October 2023

Although Glencore’s earnings contributions from recycling activities are not material at this stage, the growth potential to the diversified mining and marketing company from circular economic... 


Bell Equipment CEO Leon Goosen.

Bell now placing strong emphasis on underground mining equipment advance

13th October 2023

With a legacy spanning decades and a reputation for pioneering advancements, South Africa’s Bell Equipment is now placing strong new emphasis on advancing underground mining equipment. Currently a... 


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The green mobility within South Africa’s grasp must be vigorously advanced

13th October 2023

South Africa showed important leadership last week by putting a platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle through its paces just north of Johannesburg. Well done to Toyota, Sasol, Air... 


Plug CEO Andy Marsh.

Americans, Australians partner to build out, scale up global green hydrogen ecosystem

12th October 2023

Building out and scaling up a global green hydrogen ecosystem collaboratively is at the heart of an American-Australian business partnership announced this week amid 30-plus countries already... 


Anglo, Mitsubishi collaborate to create copper with demonstrably strong provenance credentials

12th October 2023

London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining company Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation to collaborate on the creation of a copper... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer at Roan, in Zambia.

Innovative copper, cobalt tailings treatment ‘encouraging’ – Jubilee

11th October 2023

The technical team of the JSE AltX- and Aim-listed Jubilee Metals Group is innovating a waste leach circuit for the treatment of copper and cobalt tailings, as part of its Northern Refining copper... 


The first batch of students at Copper 360's Mining School.

Copper 360 mining school attracting international partner attention

10th October 2023

Copper 360’s mining school in the Northern Cape is attracting attention from international mining schools and global agencies wanting to partner with it. “We’ve received a lot of requests,” Copper... 


From left to right Harry Dempsey, Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, Kunal Sinha, Louise Assem, and Trond Olaf Christophersen.

Essential integration of mining with circular economy highlighted at FT Mining Summit

9th October 2023

Circularity is already practised at many mine sites, which use circular principles to reduce waste and conserve water. But to achieve full circularity for products – from production to consumption... 


Joburg Indaba panel from left Bernard Swanepoel, Otsile Matlou, Errol Smart, Mosa Mabuza and Mzila Mthenjane.

Approving outstanding permits could shift economy in 12-18 months, says Mzila Mthenjane

6th October 2023

If the 5 066 outstanding mining and exploration permits were approved, South Africa could begin to see a shift in the economy within 12 to 18 months, new Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila... 


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On-The-Air (06/10/2023)

6th October 2023

Martin Creamer discusses climate change, exploration and platinum group metals  


The Gautrain fleet.

Empowered group keen to see Gautrain run by South Africans from 2026

6th October 2023

The Strategic Partners Group (SPG) is the empowerment partner in the Gautrain, the rapid rail link owned by the Gauteng provincial government and run by the Bombela Concession Company (BCC). When... 


Two Rivers platinum mining operation.

Renewable energy on the way to platinum mines from R2.5bn solar project in North West

6th October 2023

Platinum mines operated by Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) will be on the receiving end of clean power from a R2.5-billion solar plant... 


GoldOre CEO Adrian Singh.

Proudly South African microbubble technology taking mining world by storm

6th October 2023

GoldOre, a proudly South African private company founded by Adrian Singh 13 years ago, markets the worldwide patented and proprietary MACH Reactor technology that he invented. A hydrodynamic... 


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