New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 

Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok

A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum... 

Government, mining simply must find common pull-together direction – and quickly

Last week’s Junior Indaba was a clear indication the South African government and its mining industry have still not found a single direction in which to pull together – and it is absolutely... 

Zambia’s mining licence cadastre system is reportedly not functioning

The mining licence cadastre system of Zambia is reportedly not functioning. “We understand that the platform they were building to handle the cadastre function, called ZIMIS, has been a failure.... 

Jubilee disposing of South Africa assets to fixate on more alluring Zambia opportunities

Diversified mining company Jubilee Metals has decided to dispose of its chrome and platinum group metals (PGMs) business in South Africa to focus fully on Zambia, where the directors believe there... 

Bulgaria keen on hydrogen collaboration, offering education opportunity ‘right away’

Bulgaria is particularly enthusiastic about establishing hydrogen collaboration with stakeholders from South Africa – and is fully prepared to initiate cooperation "right away". Research... 

Storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy, Heraeus Precious Metals points out

Wilo, a global name in pump manufacturing, now has solar panels on the roofs of all of its buildings to enable green hydrogen generation through electrolysis. The stored hydrogen is then used as... 

Using hydrogen, South Africa demonstrates carbon-free manganese ferroalloys advance

South Africa's national mineral research organisation Mintek has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable metallurgy by demonstrating production of manganese ferroalloys using carbon-free... 

Platinum attracting broad spectrum interest, SFA Oxford attendance the highest ever

SFA Oxford Platinum Lectures 2025 attracted the broadest spectrum of platinum interest amid the highest attendance ever, with a similar top-notch turnout evident at the London Platinum Week that... 

On-The-Air (30/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Copper 360 under new leadership, draft Minerals Bill and global green hydrogen market  

Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds now wholly owned by Pink Diamonds Investments as Petra sells stake

London-listed and South Africa-active Petra Diamonds has sold its entire shareholding in Williamson Diamonds of Tanzania, plus all shareholder loans owed to it, to Pink Diamonds Investments, also... 

Platinum uplift likely as particularly China, California gear for green hydrogen mobility

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 

South Africa must go all out to strengthen economically and geopolitically

Make mining strong again, grow agriculture optimally, uplift tourism, spend on infrastructure, and look north, south, east and west for trading partnerships. These are the steps that South Africa... 

Following Shuka, two more JSE listings on way, Jason Brewer spells out

Following last week’s dual listing of Shuka Minerals on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) AltX, two more JSE dual listings are on the way, mine developer Jason Brewer has outlined to Mining... 

Battle-tested seasoned campaigner Graham Briggs is back – as CEO of Copper 360

The Northern Cape copper mining company Copper 360 has announced a leadership transition as it embarks on a new phase of accelerated hard-rock mining growth. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange... 

Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears

South Africa needs to see far more harnessing of the capital of the private sector and needs to make sure that government and private sector work together to grow the economy and create jobs,... 

There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 

JSE’s open and ready to welcome junior miners, says Mokorosi on eve of Junior Indaba

On the eve of next week’s Junior Indaba, strong emphasis was this week placed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) being open and ready to welcome junior miners. “We've got colleagues speaking... 

On-The-Air (23/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Shuka Minerals, platinum recovery tech and platinum bar sales. 

Barrick’s drill bit adds 111-million gold-equivalent ounces at a mere $10/oz

The foundation of a real mining company lies in its reserve base, Barrick Mining highlighted during Wednesday’s quarterly results presentation when it displayed a slide that brought into sharp... 

Coordinated action needed to realise green hydrogen ambitions, DHL CEO highlights

South Africa’s world-leading platinum group metals (PGM) endowment received a major boost last month when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen referred specifically to clean energy... 

The good gold price is providing much more capex confidence, says chief financial officer

The good gold price is providing gold mining companies with much more confidence to execute capital programmes, and a sentiment doing the rounds is that South Africa should, in every respect, make... 

Cable theft must be declared an act of economic sabotage

Cable theft continues to be rife and exceedingly disruptive and dangerous. On safety risk alone, those removing cabling from traffic light systems need to be viewed under a far more widespread... 

Newly JSE-listed Shuka says experiencing supportive Zambian govt approach to mining

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) newly listed Shuka Minerals states in its listing presentation that it is already experiencing the “fresh approach” of the government of Zambia to mining... 

London's Shuka Minerals lists on JSE to beat of African drum at high-spirited event

Shuka Minerals, which is primarily listed on the alternative investment market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), on Wednesday sealed a secondary listing on the alternative exchange of the... 

New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 

Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok

A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum... 

Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 

On-The-Air (16/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen, trade with US and a diamond mine 100% owned by Tananzanians. 

Gold price sustaining opportunity to mine for longer, says DRDGOLD chairperson

The current gold price is improving margins, sustaining the opportunity for existing miners to mine for longer, and probably creating new opportunities. That is the view of DRDGOLD chairperson Tim... 

Glencore produces 5% more South African energy coal in first quarter

The energy coal produced by Glencore in South Africa in the first three months of this year was up on the first quarter of last year, the London- and Johannesburg-listed mining and marketing... 

Premature gold mine closure can no longer be allowed, says 130-year-old DRDGOLD

With the gold price expected to be stronger for longer, hopes are high that South Africa’s five main remaining gold mining companies will maximise gold production and avoid repeating the gold... 

Let’s make the most of the favourable gold price situation while it lasts

South Africa should be going all out to produce as much gold as it can while the gold price is so favourable. The five main remaining gold mines should be focusing inward to take full advance of... 

Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds goes totally Pink

London-listed and South Africa-active Petra Diamonds has sold its entire shareholding in Williamson Diamonds of Tanzania, plus all shareholder loans owed to it, to Pink Diamonds Investments, also... 

Platinum uplift likely as particularly China, California gear for green hydrogen mobility

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 

Menar hopeful US-SA trade relations will be normalised soon to avoid dual adversity

Mining company Menar is very hopeful that trade relations between South Africa and the US are normalised very soon, and points out that if they are not, the US will also be adversely affected and... 

AngloGold cash up 607%, earnings up 671%, gold output up 22%, costs up only 1%

In the first quarter (Q1) of this year, gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has reported a sevenfold increase in free cash flow and an almost eightfold rise in profit attributable to equity... 

On-The-Air (09/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Barrick Mining and green hydrogen. 

Hillside Aluminium contribution highlighted following power price agreement scrutiny

The electricity pricing agreement for Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal reflects the South African government’s policy to support strategic industries that create value for the nation, South32... 

Digital platinum investment soaring

A digital platform that makes investing in platinum easier than ever before is reaping rewards. In the first three months of 2025, the volume of platinum sold on the DigiPlatinum investment...