Long-delayed cadastre held up once more, Minister reports

The introduction of the long-delayed new cadastre system, which was meant to be initiated in the Western Cape on July 1, has been delayed by a further three months, Minerals and Petroleum Minister... 

BHP moves into greener shipping amid cleaner transport ventures intensifying globally

In fewer than three years, major Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed mining giant BHP will be shipping ore from Australia to Asia in a greener manner amid intensification of transportation... 

Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow the mining sector

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 

Mineral exploration must be enabled to revive South Africa’s mining sector

"Our ongoing investment in mineral exploration is creating jobs and delivering lasting benefits to regional communities across the state," says Western Australia Mines Minister David Michael, whose... 

Impala Platinum seeking SO2 limit in Rustenburg to ensure continued lawful operation

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) intends to apply to South Africa’s National Air Quality Officer for an alternative sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions limit to ensure continued lawful... 

Ten-year manganese rail transport contract signed by Transnet and UMK

State-owned railway company Transnet and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) on Wednesday July 16 signed a ten-year contract for the transportation of manganese by rail from UMK’s mine in South... 

Platinum's 1.4% tariff knock to be eclipsed by strong investment, jewellery demand

The direct impact of tariffs on forecast platinum demand in 2025 is estimated to total only 112 000 oz, or 1.4% of total demand. While the indirect risks through slower GDP growth over the next few... 

Gold remains well-positioned in current macro landscape, World Gold Council reports

Gold enters the second half of 2025 coming off an exceptionally strong start to the year – up 26% – shaped by a weaker US dollar, persistent geopolitical risk, robust investor demand, and continued... 

Engineering, planning work on the go for Waterberg platinum group metals project

Work on engineering and planning related to initial road access, construction, water supply, infrastructure, essential site facilities, first phase accommodation lodge, and a site construction... 

On-The-Air (11/07/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Shanghai platinum event; green hydrogen project in Nelson Mandela Bay and palladium to reduce high water treatment costs. 

Malawi clinches $12-billion mining, infrastructure investments from China

Malawi has concluded $12-billion worth of Chinese mining and infrastructure transactions, which are positioning the landlocked country in south-eastern Africa for the supply of critical minerals,... 

China sees pleasing Africa as form of insurance against trade wars, London Indaba hears

China sees pleasing Africa as a form of insurance against trade war impacts, Sydney University Associate Professor Dr Lauren Johnston spelt out at the London Indaba, the annual event organised by... 

Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi and Nigeria at London Indaba

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 

Richards Bay Minerals’ three power pacts will supply 80% of the power it consumes

The three power purchase agreements (PPAs) that Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed to date will provide the lion’s share of this energy-intensive Rio Tinto group company’s current energy needs.... 

South Africa must implement inward and outward economic models quickly, smartly

Change is the word that sums up today’s world. Disruptive geopolitical change, global attitudinal change and concerning climate change are demanding internal and external advances and retreats. In... 

Big cost-cut uplift for major Limpopo platinum group metals project

The Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province has received a major uplift through a staged development plan that cuts upfront capital costs by 38%. Staged... 

South Africa’s platinum metals, China’s green revolution merging strongly in Shanghai

South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) and China’s green revolution have come together strongly in Shanghai at a hugely opportune time of changing global trading relationships and energy... 

South Africa’s palladium can cut South Africa’s water treatment costs, researchers show

The message Nornickel's Palladium Center head Dmitry Izotov communicated strongly at South Africa’s PGM Industry Day in Johannesburg in April was that research is pointing to a long list of... 

Hive Hydrogen requests proposals for $5.8bn Coega Green Ammonia Project

The final stage of development for the Coega Green Ammonia Project at Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape commenced today with the release of the request for proposals (RfPs) to 15 shortlisted... 

China’s ‘strategic metal’ in sharp focus as Shanghai Platinum Week gets under way

Shanghai Platinum Week kicked-off today in China where the silver-white transition metal with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78 has been declared strategic under the State Council’s New Energy... 

On-The-Air (04/07/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about SA mining’s economic potential, cadastre delays, and greener BHP shipping in focus. 

Rising platinum price unlikely to dampen demand, World Platinum points out

The rising platinum price is unlikely to dampen demand or stimulate additional supply, meaning that forecast market shortfalls are here to stay, says the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).... 

South Africa must bring transparency to mining in the same way as Zambia is doing

Zambia deserves a pat on the back for taking the lead in elevating mining transparency to the next level. With its ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ inventiveness, Zambia is providing online... 

South African copper mining company signs 12-year green energy supply agreement

In a major boost for sustainable mining and South Africa’s clean energy ambitions, Mzansi Energy Consortium has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement with Palabora Mining Company (PMC) in... 

Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 

EIT offering online engineering short courses and qualifications for career advancement

The most important aspect of the three-year engineering degree that Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is launching in South Africa involves students being employed as soon as possible and... 

Long-delayed cadastre held up once more, Minister reports

The introduction of the long-delayed new cadastre system, which was meant to be initiated in the Western Cape on July 1, has been delayed by a further three months, Minerals and Petroleum Minister... 

Minerals Council supports beneficiation, opposes lack of engagement

Minerals Council South Africa is fully supportive of adding value to South Africa’s minerals but the process to create an environment conducive to beneficiation must include all stakeholders to... 

BHP moves into greener shipping amid cleaner transport ventures intensifying globally

In fewer than three years, major Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed mining giant BHP will be shipping ore from Australia to Asia in a greener manner amid intensification of transportation... 

Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 

Newly named Cementation Africa excited about setting business on new growth path

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 

UK committed to fresh value-adding mining approach, says Southern African envoy

The UK government is promising Africa a fresh in-Africa value-adding approach to the mining and minerals development it will be going all out to partner and promote. This promise was spelt out... 

On-The-Air (27/06/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about the London Indaba and Richards Bay Minerals. 

Pan African proves it can commission large gold projects abroad with aplomb

South Africa witnessed Pan African build the Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) gold project on Johannesburg’s West Rand ahead of schedule and below budget. Now Australia is witnessing this... 

The immediate target of new Copper 360 CEO is 5 000 t of copper in six to 12 months

The immediate target of new Copper 360 CEO Graham Briggs is 5 000 t of copper in six to 12 months. Based on current assessments, Briggs is of the firm belief that, within that period, the... 

All eyes on Shanghai Platinum Week as China advances new price discovery ecosystem

With the platinum price now over the $1 000/oz threshold, many are holding thumbs that price discovery will be further elevated by China as it proposes an inventive global platinum and palladium... 

South Africa has all the credentials to develop its own green hydrogen economy

South Africa has all the credentials to develop its own green hydrogen economy in South Africa for South Africa. That is being increasingly acknowledged at business and government level. Green... 

China sees pleasing Africa as form of insurance against trade wars, London Indaba hears

China sees pleasing Africa as a form of insurance against trade war impacts, Sydney University Associate Professor Dr Lauren Johnston spelt out at the London Indaba, the annual event organised by... 

Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi, Nigeria at London Indaba

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 

Richards Bay Minerals’ three power pacts will supply 80% of the power it consumes

The three power purchase agreements (PPAs) that Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed to date will provide the lion’s share of this energy-intensive Rio Tinto group company’s current energy needs....