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Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager.

Green hydrogen produced on site can help Africa’s people, says Hydrox

17th November 2023

Green hydrogen produced on site can play a huge role in solving the energy crisis as it eliminates the challenges associated with establishing electrical distribution networks over vast distances,... 


Integrated Geoscience Solutions Technical Director Dr David Khoza.

Imperative that exploration plan be implemented as matter of urgency – Khoza

17th November 2023

If South Africa is not to be left out of the exploration boom, spurred by the immense mineral resources required to develop technologies needed to achieve net zero, it is imperative that the... 


BurnStar CEO Dr Johan Brand with test reactor.

Hydrogen plant buildout plan under way at metals smelter

17th November 2023

Work has begun on the development of a hydrogen plant at the smelting site in Rustenburg of Ironveld, the London Aim-listed speciality metals producer. The required funds have been raised to... 


Orion is developing three complementary base metal production hubs in the Northern Cape.

Orion advancing towards operational commencement at Prieska in Northern Cape

17th November 2023

Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed Orion Minerals has continued its transition to mine developer and operator at the Prieska copper/zinc mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape. The diversified base... 


Anglo American projects and development director Alison Atkinson.

Finland may be site of Anglo’s next greenfield mine, a high-tech and zero-waste operation

17th November 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... 


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South Africans are correct to call repeatedly for harsher cable-theft punishment

17th November 2023

South Africans are correct to repeat their calls to Parliament over and over, week after week, for much harsher action against cable theft. As you have noticed from this column, I am doing the... 


Interim Gold Fields CEO Martin Preece.

Between 50 MW and 80 MW of wind power on way at South Deep – Gold Fields

16th November 2023

The South Deep gold mine west of Johannesburg, which is already benefitting from 50 MW of solar power commissioned last year, is poised to be boosted by another 50 MW to 80 MW of wind power going... 


Illustration of green hydrogen pilot plant.

Germany funding green hydrogen pilot plant in Namibia

16th November 2023

A green hydrogen pilot plant and refuelling station, to gain scientific insights into the upscaling green hydrogen technologies and to ensure a high safety level for the hydrogen economy, is to be... 


Underground mining at South Deep gold mine.

Gold Fields prioritising worker mental health, implementing remedial recommendations

16th November 2023

In addition to physical safety, gold mining company Gold Fields said on Thursday that it is prioritising the mental health and wellbeing of its employees, following an independent workplace culture... 


From left ECEC deputy marketing director  Xia Lungang, Nyanza CEO Donovan Chimhandamba, ECEC chairperson Li Lixin, Nyanza chairperson William Mathamela.

South Africa’s ilmenite poised for huge value boost following China signing

15th November 2023

South African ilmenite used to manufacture titanium dioxide pigment in KwaZulu-Natal has received a major value boost with the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman.

Renewables now critical part of metal mining thinking, says Sibanye-Stillwater

14th November 2023

Renewables have become a critical part of metal mining thinking, the Sibanye-Stillwater Battery Metals Investor Day 2023 audience heard on Tuesday. “If you look at electricity, renewables are... 


With the new ruthenium-iridium material class an activity boost is achieved combined with stability.

Green hydrogen given huge boost as Heraeus, Sibanye attain iridium-thrifting breakthrough

14th November 2023

Green hydrogen generation received a major boost on Tuesday with the introduction of a far-reaching iridium-thrifting breakthrough by Germany’s Heraeus Precious Metals in collaboration with South... 


Harmony's Mponeng gold mine.

High-flying Harmony Gold reports whopping 278% free cash rise

13th November 2023

Higher free cash flow, higher recovered grades, higher production and higher received gold price have been reported by Harmony Gold in its operational update for the three months ended September... 


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On-The-Air (10/11/2023)

10th November 2023

Martin Creamer discusses hydrogen, rare earth minerals and renewable energy. 


Processing plant at AngloGold's Geita operation in Tanzania.

AngloGold advancing decarbonisation in Tanzania, has begun renewables project in Australia

10th November 2023

Gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti is advancing decarbonisation projects at the Geita mine in Tanzania, has commenced renewable energy project works at the Tropicana mine in Australia, and a big... 


South32 annual general meeting.

South32 continuing to investigate reducing Hillside Aluminium’s emissions intensity

10th November 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

10th November 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 gold production increase

10th November 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... 


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Penalising cable theft more meaningfully is the correct call

10th November 2023

Electricity cable theft has repercussions that go well beyond the punishment that the law metes out to those found guilty of pulling cable out of the ground and selling it as copper scrap. Cable... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.

AngloGold reaffirms 2023 production guidance

9th November 2023

Gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has reaffirmed annual production guidance for 2023 after third-quarter gold production improved versus the second quarter, continuing the recovery from... 


Newmont president and CEO Tom Palmer.

Harmony Gold excited to be working with world's largest gold mining company in PNG

9th November 2023

South Africa’s Harmony Gold on Thursday expressed excitement at the prospect of working with the Newmont team as its new Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture (JV) partner in Papua New Guinea (PNG).... 


Incoming Sylvania chairperson Eileen Carr.

Stuart Murray to step down as platinum group metals company chair

9th November 2023

London Aim-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) company Sylvania on Thursday announced that chairperson Stuart Murray will step down at year-end, when he will be replaced by Eileen Carr, currently... 


Toyota to deploy 500 Mirai passenger platinum-based fuel cell electric vehicles at Paris Olympics next year.

Next year's Olympics to showcase platinum-based hydrogen tech as net-zero solution

8th November 2023

As the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee for Paris 2024, Toyota is looking to provide sustainable transport solutions for... 


TechMet chairperson and CEO Brian Menell

South Africa’s Phalaborwa rare earths project hailed as enviro friendly and low cost

8th November 2023

An extensive due diligence process has confirmed the potential of South Africa’s Phalaborwa project as one of the lowest cost producers of separated rare earth oxides in development, London Stock... 


Harmony's Great Noligwa gold mine.

Solar power generation poised to save Harmony Gold R3.6bn

7th November 2023

Gold-mining company Harmony estimates that it will achieve total cumulative net present value savings of R3.6-billion from its three solar power projects, one of them already generating 30 MW of... 


Site of Prieska copper-zinc mining development.

World will stop without copper but price not reflecting upcoming needs

6th November 2023

Copper and zinc mine development company Orion Minerals is well placed to take advantage of the projected copper shortfall in the second half of this decade with its portfolio of short lead-time,... 


Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow.

Barrick’s Bristow spotlights obsessive dismissal of long-term nature of mining

3rd November 2023

The current global metals and minerals environment is reminiscent of 2015, when the mining industry stalled after a very good run – compounded this time, however, by inflation pressures, few or no... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu

South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue – Menar

3rd November 2023

South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue, says Vuslat Bayoglu, the MD of Menar, a private investment company with an actively managed and growing portfolio of mining assets... 


Envusa's energy trading area.

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

3rd November 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... 


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

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

3rd November 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

3rd November 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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Well done to GIZ for highlighting community development within green hydrogen space

3rd November 2023

Up to now, the green hydrogen space has been heavily concentrated at the big end of things. But that could now change because of the availability of a special toolkit aimed at making green hydrogen... 


Stillwater mine in the US.

Sibanye-Stillwater continuing to assess operational positioning

2nd November 2023

With the global macroeconomic environment remaining challenging, Sibanye-Stillwater is continuing to assess the positioning of its operations for optimal performance and sustainability through the... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry.

Potash presenting BHP with exciting growth path, CEO tells AGM

1st November 2023

Johannesburg-listed diversified mining major BHP has an exciting growth path ahead in potash used in fertilisers essential for food security and more sustainable farming, the company’s CEO Mike... 


BurnStar CEO Dr Johan Brand with test reactor.

Hydrogen plant buildout plan under way at metals smelter in Rustenburg

1st November 2023

Work has begun on the development of a hydrogen plant at the smelting site in Rustenburg of Ironveld, the London Aim-listed speciality metals producer. The required funds have been raised to... 


Marula platinum group metals mining operation.

Implats implementing mitigating response to current PGMs price weakness

31st October 2023

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining and marketing company Implats is implementing a comprehensive operational and expenditure response to mitigate the current weakness in PGM pricing and the... 


Orion is developing three complementary base metal production hubs in the Northern Cape.

Orion advancing towards operational commencement at Prieska in Northern Cape

31st October 2023

Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed Orion Minerals has continued its transition to mine developer and operator at the Prieska copper/zinc mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape. The diversified base... 


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... 


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