European Union elevates South Africa’s R105bn green hydrogen project to new high

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen elevated South Africa’s R105-billion Nelson Mandela Bay green-hydrogen-to-green-ammonia project to a new high when she singled it out for special... 

On-The-Air (10/10/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Anglo backs SA juniors, mining transformation and Glencore's green deal 

Medical demand for platinum forecast to reach new high this year

The demand for platinum in medical technology is on its way to reaching a 320 000 oz high point this year amid growth being at a consistent 3% compound annual growth rate since 2013 and 4% more... 

Copperbelt primed for Zambia’s cassava food and fuel push

Another big C may soon begin to emerge along Zambia’s copper-renowned Copperbelt, this time having nothing to do with the yellow metal but instead highlighting the first letter of a staple food... 

Yet another global rare earths advance amid more smart testwork in Joburg lab

More smart testwork in the Johannesburg laboratory of Rainbow Rare Earths has enabled yet another forward leap for rare earth elements (REEs), at a time when REEs are in growing demand for use in... 

Time for South Africa to secure new economic opportunities through new partnerships

There are many examples of South Africa having what the world wants and what the world needs and the time is now to secure new economic opportunities through new partnerships. Many South Africans... 

South Africa urged to revive ferroalloy smelters, replace ideology with pragmatism

At this week’s Joburg Indaba, South Africa was urged to get its many idled ferroalloy smelters working again and to replace ideology with pragmatism in mining. Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu called on... 

Promote growth, transformation together, Minerals Council South Africa urges

Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council... 

Anglo committed to investing R600m in junior exploration fund, Joburg Indaba hears

On day one of the Joburg Indaba, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad revealed commitment to invest R600-million in South Africa’s junior exploration fund as part of the Anglo Teck deal. Wanblad... 

South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 

Manganese beneficiation successful at Joburg demo plant, Canadian company reports

High purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) has reportedly been successfully produced by Canadian company Giyani Metals at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. Following the production... 

Discovery Green, Glencore sign 20-year renewables deal to power coal mines

To support South Africa’s transition to clean energy, Discovery Green, the renewable-energy business of Discovery Limited, and Glencore Operations South Africa, part of the global diversified... 

Clean electricity accounts for 31% of Implats’ FY2025 power consumption

In financial year (FY) 2025, renewable and non-carbon-based electricity accounted for 31% of the total consumption of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and refining company Implats, with market... 

On-The-Air (03/10/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about mining employment; Sibanye-Stillwater and discovery and development. 

Prieska copper project uplifted by Glencore’s financing and offtake term sheet

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine, in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape, has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a non-binding term sheet with... 

South Africa’s coal-to-clean funding support highlighted in UN Climate Change release

South Africa's just transition that protects workers and communities while scaling-up renewables to strengthen energy security is being held up as an example of climate mitigation advance by the UN... 

South Africa’s R105bn hydrogen project advances to front-end engineering design stage

Following go-ahead for the required renewable energy generation, South Africa’s R105-billion Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has now advanced to front-end engineering design... 

South Africa’s new technology must be used to revive some lost ferrochrome business

Provided power costs are fixed, South Africa’s chrome mining companies have made it clear that they are ready to be part of ferrochrome solution. With new proven South Africa-developed smelting... 

Mining creates 2 000 more second-quarter jobs, Minerals Council South Africa reports

South Africa’s mining industry defied the national trend in the second quarter of this year when it created more quarter-on-quarter jobs at a time when overall South African employment fell,... 

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO transition complete, ex-PIC head leading business development

The position of CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater is now officially taken up by Dr Richard Stewart, effective from Wednesday October 1, when former Public Investment Corporation (PIC) head of listed... 

Low-cost renewables will make up 30% of Sibanye-Stillwater power supply by 2027

A targeted 600 MW pipeline of solar and wind projects has been developed by platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold mining company Sibanye-Stillwater which, combined with other energy management... 

Bristow stepping down after elevating Barrick to great heights in fewer than seven years

The president and CEO of Barrick, Dr Mark Bristow, is stepping down after elevating the New York and Toronto-listed gold and copper mining company to great heights in fewer than seven years. After... 

Key platinum-boosting hydrogen labs will go live in China next month, Heraeus reports

Key hydrogen systems laboratories will go live next month in China, where rapid growth is reported in the platinum-catalysed proton exchange membrane (PEM) green hydrogen technology that is poised... 

On-The-Air (26/09/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about medical demand for platinum, Rainbow Rare Earths and Zambian cassava 

Year of records for booming Pan African as eyes turn to promising Soweto gold project

Financial year 2025 has been a year of records for South African gold mining company Pan African Resources, which on Wednesday reported record profits, record headline earnings, record proposed... 

Smelting with 70% less electricity is now a reality, no longer R&D, ARM highlights

The Proudly South African smelting technology that saves more than 70% of electricity consumption needed for smelting, reduces carbon emissions by about 60%, and puts users at the bottom of the... 

New game-changing tunnel boring, reef cutting ‘meeting and beating’ all expectations

Development of the innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies and the mobile tunnel boring to enable it are both going exceptionally well. The game-changing... 

South Africa should make itself available to be part of platinum futures exchange plans

The mining and marketing of South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) is very important to the South African economy and the more open the trading of these special metals is, the better. What is... 

Medical demand for platinum forecast to reach new high this year

The demand for platinum in medical technology is on its way to reaching a 320 000 oz high point this year amid growth being at a consistent 3% compound annual growth rate since 2013 and 4% more... 

Anglo’s Valterra Platinum divestment ‘largest in history of JSE’, Standard Bank reports

The divestment by diversified mining company Anglo American of its residual shareholding in Valterra Platinum was on Tuesday highlighted by enabler Standard Bank as “the largest equity capital... 

Copperbelt being groomed as starting point of cassava food-and-fuel thrust in Zambia

Another big C may soon begin to emerge along Zambia’s copper-renowned Copperbelt, this time having nothing to do with the yellow metal but instead highlighting the first letter of a staple food... 

Yet another global rare earths advance amid more smart testwork in Joburg lab

More smart testwork in the Johannesburg laboratory of Rainbow Rare Earths has enabled yet another forward leap for rare earth elements (REEs), at a time when REEs are in growing demand for use in... 

South Africa streaks ahead with exceptionally pure rare earth optimised in Joburg lab

South Africa has delivered what is described as “an exceptionally pure rare earth product”, which has been optimised in a Johannesburg laboratory. The breakthrough is part of the rare earths... 

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 

South Africa has China to thank for uplifting our platinum mining out of worrying slump

South Africa has China to thank for uplifting the platinum price out of the post-pandemic doldrums into the top-echelon of top global commodity performers. In the first six months of this year,... 

Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 

Prieska copper project uplifted by Glencore's financing and offtake term sheet

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine, in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape, has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a non-binding term sheet with... 

Provided power costs are fixed, Chrome SA ready to be part of ferrochrome solution

South Africa needs both a competitive mining sector and a strong manufacturing base but supporting one sector by undermining another is an unsustainable strategy, Chrome SA has cautioned in a... 

Anglo frees ‘at least’ $5bn as it locks arms with next-door-neighbour copper mine

At least $5-bilion has been liberated by Johannesburg-listed Anglo American carrying out a joint mine plan with an adjacent copper operator in South America. Becoming one are Anglo American Sur’s... 

South Africa’s coal-to-clean funding support highlighted in UN Climate Change release

South Africa's just transition that protects workers and communities while scaling-up renewables to strengthen energy security is being held up as an example of climate mitigation advance by the UN...