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Mining Weekly

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 Updates


Exxaro opens new Mine 1 at Matla
Exxaro opens new Mine 1 at Matla
3rd June 2026

Diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has officially opened the new Mine 1 operation at its Matla coal mine, in Mpumalanga, following a strategic expansion to support continuous... 


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On-The-Air (29/05/2026)
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about mining's economic edge, mineral rights and copper in the Northern Cape. 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis (centre), Differential Capital Special Situations Fund Head Mark Salmon (right), and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer (left).
Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s copper, green hydrogen and platinum sectors gain momentum. 


Copper, green hydrogen, green ammonia and platinum demand make headlines
Copper, green hydrogen, green ammonia and platinum demand make headlines
22nd May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the latest drilling developments at Okiep in the Northern Cape, developments in the green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay, and... 


Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
21st May 2026

Creamer Media is expanding its multimedia offering with the launch of IN FOCUS, a new long-form video and podcast series aimed at providing deeper insight into the forces shaping industry, mining,... 


Historical Ivigtût mine in the 1960s
Eclipse prioritises technical soundness over timelines with Greenland rare earth projects
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having recently upgraded the mineral resource estimate for its Grønnedal project, in Greenland, ASX-listed Eclipse Metals is now focused on converting that scale into a technically credible... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
20th May 2026

This week: Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment and Capital discipline will shape mining’s next winners 


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On-The-Air (15/05/2026)
15th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 


At Eastplats' Crocodile River mine.
Positive operating income heartens challenged Eastplats
15th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Positive first-quarter mine operating income has heartened South African platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome mining company Eastplats, which reported on Friday, May 15 that it will continue to... 


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Uranium demand, Northern Cape copper, Cementation Africa make headlines
15th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about uranium production in Southern Africa looking up as demand outlook rises; a drill hole in the Northern Cape which has revealed a significant zone of... 


Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking coverage sector lead for mining and critical minerals Rishal Maharaj
Capital discipline will shape mining’s next winners
15th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

As mining companies benefit from strong commodity prices and robust cash flows, a familiar challenge is resurfacing: how to allocate capital at the top of the cycle. Rishal Maharaj, coverage... 


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On-The-Air (08/05/2026)
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about hydrogen’s growing role in energy storage, a new refuelling station at North-West University, and the need to lower manganese rail costs. 


Hydrogen uptake, Sibanye-Stillwater’s earnings upsurge make headlines
Hydrogen uptake, Sibanye-Stillwater’s earnings upsurge make headlines
8th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals being significant highlights for North-West University recently; China trailblazing in hydrogen with its... 


Manganese port activity.
Give South Africa’s manganese mines a good logistics future right now – don’t wait
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Without compromising the positions of any stakeholders or the credibility of the process, a way must be found to fast-track a good logistical future for South Africa’s very important manganese... 


Iron-ore major effects water stewardship
1st May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through in-depth consideration and a variety of initiatives, iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore is effectively reducing freshwater use at its operations, as well as positively contributing to water... 


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South Africa’s manganese mines must not be denied competitive logistics
1st May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Engineering News & Mining Weekly is repeatedly hearing that the countries that will shape the next phase of the global manganese ore market are making infrastructure decisions now and South Africa... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
29th April 2026

This week: ARM says South African mining investment impacts far beyond minerals extraction and, Ivanhoe celebrates Platreef development milestones 


Green hydrogen revival, Sibanye-Stillwater, exploration silence make headlines
Green hydrogen revival, Sibanye-Stillwater, exploration silence make headlines
29th April 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks green hydrogen’s revival in the global energy crisis; Sibanye-Stillwater’s far-reaching suite of reports on its 2025 activities; and government’s silence... 


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