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BlackRock says acquire metals companies if you care about the climate
BlackRock says acquire metals companies if you care about the climate
17th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Investors are missing a big opportunity to profit from the energy transition because they have an outdated view of the metals and mining industry, according to one of the sector’s most influential... 


Sovereign upscales Malawi graphite programme
17th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Sovereign Metals announces that a bulk sampling programme to extract over 100 t of ore from the Kasiya project, in Malawi, is under way, to produce over 1 000 kg of natural graphite for... 


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DBSA approves $59.6m for Black Rock Mining graphite project
17th November 2023 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed graphite developer Black Rock Mining has received approval from the Development Bank Southern Africa (DBSA) for project debt of up to $59.6-million, which is expected to form part of the... 


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 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


BurnStar CEO Dr Johan Brand with test reactor.
Hydrogen plant buildout plan under way at metals smelter
17th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

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 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


South32 annual general meeting.
South32 continuing to investigate reducing Hillside Aluminium’s emissions intensity
10th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Reversal of gold mining’s environmental legacy under way by DRDGOLD.
DRDGOLD reports 5% quarter-on-quarter gold production increase
10th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Anglo American Strategy & Sustainability Director Helena Nonka.
Anglo carbon emissions cut by transition to 100% renewables in South America
10th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Gold on black carbon
Activated carbon, plant optimisation in focus at gold conference
10th November 2023 By: Darren Parker

Much focus was placed on the latest advances in the use of activated carbon in the gold recovery process at the Go For Gold Conference, held at Gold Reef City, in Johannesburg, this week. ​​The... 


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 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Nickel sulphate
Africa aims to use global demand for critical minerals as a basis for development
3rd November 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

African countries were determined to use the opportunity provided by the world’s need for the metals and minerals essential for the clean energy systems of the future to develop their economies... 


Lithium ore
UK pledges R20m to identify African critical minerals prospects
3rd November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The UK will make R20-million in funding available to help identify the most bankable opportunities for African countries to attract investment into the processing of critical minerals. Boston... 


Tharisa Mine.
R1bn solar energy project on track to supply Tharisa mine by end-2024
3rd November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Access to capital now mining’s  second-biggest risk after ESG
Access to capital now mining’s second-biggest risk after ESG
3rd November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

While environmental, social and governance (ESG) remains the biggest risk to mining companies, executives are now ranking capital as the second-biggest risk as the sector grapples to fund the... 


Image shows an iron-ore stacker at Rio Tinto operation
Rio to increase Gudai-Darri output
3rd November 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto this week said it was looking to increase capacity at its Gudai-Darri iron-ore mines, in the Pilbara, from 43-million tonnes a year to 50-million tonnes a year, at a... 


Envusa's energy trading area.
Anglo's Envusa applies to trade 520 MW of green electricity with seven operations
3rd November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Plug CEO Andy Marsh.
Americans, Australians partner to build out global green hydrogen ecosystem
27th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Building out and scaling up a global green hydrogen ecosystem collaboratively is at the heart of an American-Australian business partnership announced this week amid 30-plus countries already... 


Boies Schiller Flexner partner Timothy Foden
New Mali mining code might deter new investors, says lawyer
27th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The new Mali Mining Code allows the government to take a 10% stake in new mining projects, while also giving the State the option to buy an additional 20% within the first two years of commercial... 


The first batch of students at Copper 360's Mining School.
Copper 360’s mining school attracting attention from potential partners from far and wide
27th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Copper 360’s mining school in the Northern Cape is attracting attention from international mining schools and global agencies wanting to partner with it. “We’ve received a lot of requests,” Copper... 


From left to right Harry Dempsey, Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, Kunal Sinha, Louise Assem, and Trond Olaf Christophersen.
Essential integration of mining with circular economy highlighted at FT Mining Summit
27th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Circularity is already practised at many mine sites, which use circular principles to reduce waste and conserve water. But to achieve full circularity for products – from production to consumption... 


Wits Mining Institute director Professor Glen Nwaila
Low grades among obstacles facing SA mines but technology seen ensuring long-term sustainability
20th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Overcoming the numerous challenges faced by the South African mining industry and ensuring its long-term sustainability and growth will require turning research curiosity into improved performance,... 


Nicky Oppenheimer.
If business-as-usual approach to conservation continues, world’s doomed – Oppenheimer conference hears
20th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall reminded hundreds of scientists present at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference in Midrand that if the world carries on with a business-as-usual... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad (right) questioned by Joburg Indaba chairperson Bernard Swanepoel.
SA ‘definitely underexplored’ – Anglo CEO
20th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa, with its incredible minerals endowment and extraordinary untapped potential, is definitely under-explored, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said in response to questions after... 


Natascha Viljoen is the new COO of Newmont
Newmont announces leadership changes to facilitate Newcrest integration
20th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based major Newmont has announced several leadership appointments as it gears up to operate an expanded portfolio of assets and projects with the A$26-billion Newcrest transaction set to close... 


Ethiopia gold mine fully permitted
20th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the last of many special permissions and policy changes agreed with the Ethiopian authorities over the years since Kefi assumed control of the Tulu... 


Glencore secondary materials sourcing.
Circular-economy activities seen making ‘very significant’ contribution to Glencore’s earnings in future
13th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Although Glencore’s earnings contributions from recycling activities are not material at this stage, the growth potential to the diversified mining and marketing company from circular economic... 


Sasol aims to have new destoning unit operational by early 2026 as it moves to improve coal quality
Sasol aims to have new destoning unit operational by early 2026 as it moves to improve coal quality
13th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed energy group Sasol has confirmed that its planned new destoning unit, which has the potential to improve the quality of coal at its mines, will be on line towards the end of 2025 or... 


The Kasiya Proiect area showing rail and port infrastructure for export of product to global markets.
Malawi govt sets innovative permitting example by working alongside mining company
13th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

On the face of it, South Africa could do a lot more to speed up critical minerals mining development in South Africa. An example of doing so that catches the eye is the extra mile the government of... 


Bell Equipment CEO Leon Goosen.
Bell now placing strong emphasis on underground mining equipment advance
13th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

With a legacy spanning decades and a reputation for pioneering advancements, South Africa’s Bell Equipment is now placing strong new emphasis on advancing underground mining equipment. Currently a... 


AngloGold Ashanti tests electric  truck at Sunrise Dam
AngloGold Ashanti tests electric truck at Sunrise Dam
13th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has inked an agreement with mining contractor Barminco and equipment supplier Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions to test the largest battery-electric underground mining... 


Stellantis pumps $90m into Argentina Lithium
Stellantis pumps $90m into Argentina Lithium
13th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Automotive group Stellantis is making an investment in Argentina Lithium, partnering with the TSX-V-listed mining company to advance lithium project in the South American nation. Stallantis... 


GoldOre CEO Adrian Singh.
Proudly South African microbubble technology taking mining world by storm
6th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

GoldOre, a proudly South African private company founded by Adrian Singh 13 years ago, markets the worldwide patented and proprietary MACH Reactor technology that he invented. A hydrodynamic... 


Two Rivers platinum mining operation.
Renewable energy on the way to platinum mines from R2.5bn solar project in North West
6th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum mines operated by Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) will be on the receiving end of clean power from a R2.5-billion solar plant... 


Rare earths miner gets UK govt grant
6th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana, working in partnership with electric vehicle company Polestar, sustainability advisory firm Route2 and the universities of Leeds and Hull, has been awarded... 


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