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World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum market deficit forecast to exceed million ounces in 2024 amid robust demand
10th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Robust growth is expected to drive total platinum demand to 8 118 000 oz, leading to a substantial market deficit of 1 028 000 oz in 2024, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says in its... 


Syrah Resources' losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand
Syrah Resources' losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand
9th September 2024 By: Reuters

Syrah Resources on Monday posted a wider half-year loss after its graphite production and sales plunged amid a glut in major market China. The Australian miner's half-year loss widened to... 


Platinum ingots
SADPMR to conclude Platinum Centenary Commemoration with prestigious event
6th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Government body South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR) will host a prestigious event on the sidelines of the Jewellex Africa 2024 conference, in Sandton, on September 8, to... 


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Aramco, Trafigura said to compete for Shell South Africa assets
6th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co and commodities trader Trafigura are among suitors competing to buy Shell’s service stations in South Africa, according to people familiar with the matter.... 


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Panel to highlight Angolan projects
6th September 2024

In a press release published last month, it is noted that the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – with the theme ‘Crude to Commercial’ – will include a panel discussion on the country's... 


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New tech enables industry to address illicit fuel trade
6th September 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners is introducing an innovative solution to the petroleum industry and fuel market, in South Africa, to reduce and, eventually, eradicate fuel... 


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Boosting value of South African-mined minerals
6th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Collaborative efforts undertaken with the mining industry - focusing on developing research and technological expertise - are driving new economic value in various commodities including gold,... 


DMRE mineral and petroleum regulation deputy director general Tseliso Maqubela
Dept confident of successfully managing data migration for South Africa's new mining cadastre
5th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa's new mining cadastral system, called project Indwe, is currently in the design and development phase and on track for roll-out in June 2025, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will host a nulclear summit on September 12
DMRE moving with pace on nuclear determination amid mounting technoeconomic questions
4th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) expects to finalise nuclear-procurement consultations in the coming two to three months before approaching the regulator for its... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Mining input inflation again outpaces PPI in July
4th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Minerals Council South Africa finds in its latest index that mining input costs increased by 6.4% year-on-year in July. The increase matches that of June, with yearly input costs having held... 


South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
South African exploration fund attracts 115 applications – Mantashe
4th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe told attendees at this year's Africa Down Under conference, in Perth, Australia, on September 4, that the country's Department... 


Petredec CEO Jonathan Fancher and Transnet Group CE Michelle Phillips
Transnet, Petredec sign agreement to enhance bulk LPG distribution in South Africa
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned logistics infrastructure company Transnet and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec have entered into an agreement to implement a groundbreaking rail freight... 


Fine platinum bars.
Stimulating demand is most consequential action price-hit PGM industry can take
3rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The most consequential action that price-hit platinum group metals (PGM) producers can take as an industry is the stimulation of demand. “But the issue is, are we doing enough to advance the... 


South Africa’s pilot carbon capture scheme officially inaugurated
2nd September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) on Monday announced that the country’s first carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) research site had been officially inaugurated. This marked the... 


Dept confirms large decreases in petrol, diesel for Sept
2nd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, which is being split into the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Department of Electricity and Energy, has confirmed that petrol... 


CHINT senior industry sales manager Dawie Reyneke
Switchgear manufacturer unveils cutting-edge products at Electra Mining
30th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Energy equipment and solutions provider CHINT Global will showcase its latest advancements in smart energy solutions at this year’s Electra Mining Africa conference, to be held at the Johannesburg... 


FFS Refiners
FFS Refiners
30th August 2024

Industrial Energy, a division of FFS Refiners, is the leading provider of tailored energy solutions for industrial operations across South Africa and beyond. With over fifty years of expertise and... 


Legislative support needed to boost industry
30th August 2024

Within the last few months, the South African oil and gas industry has encountered both positive and negative impacts, however, inadequate legislative support presents a major hurdle, says energy... 


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CoJ wants unified forum to address illegal mining scourge
29th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The City of Johannesburg's (CoJ’s) Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has called for the establishment of a unified forum to address illegal mining, emphasising the need for... 


Safety tips for LPG cylinders for heating and cooking
Safety tips for LPG cylinders for heating and cooking
29th August 2024

With many residents turning to LPG for heating and also cooking, media reports have emerged about consumers buying or refilling LPG cylinders from unlicenced resellers. “It is important to note... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
President transfers legislation as part of steps to split mineral resources, energy portfolios
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred legislation previously administered by the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Electricity... 


Alstom/Transnet locomotive
Experts reflect on status of rail reform at SAHHA Conference
27th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Transnet’s export coal and iron-ore volume performance having reached multidecade lows in recent years and mining companies not weathering low commodity cycles sufficiently, the focus of this... 


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Ramaphosa assigns responsibilities for several SOEs to their respective Ministries
26th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assigned shareholder responsibility for each of the State-owned enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) to the... 


Timeline for inaugural IEP announced as govt sets year-end target for updated IRP
Timeline for inaugural IEP announced as govt sets year-end target for updated IRP
23rd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government aims to Gazette an update to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity before the end of the 2024 calendar year and finalise South Africa’s inaugural... 


The E-house facility built at Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Mozambique
WEG Africa builds substation E-house facility for Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Moz
20th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG Africa has completed a large substation E-house solution, which includes distribution transformers and a diesel generator set, for energy and chemicals company... 


An important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG Africa’s depth of experience
E-houses installed to power Mozambique gas project
20th August 2024

Now in the final stages of installation and commissioning, an important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG... 


Canada-wide freight rail stoppage looms this week as two firms issue lockout notices
Canada-wide freight rail stoppage looms this week as two firms issue lockout notices
19th August 2024 By: Reuters

Canada's freight rail network could come to a grinding halt this week, inflicting a huge economic toll after the country's two largest railroad operators on Sunday issued lockout notices to the... 


Women in Business: Pioneering progress
Women in Business: Pioneering progress
16th August 2024

The increasing presence of women in business is driving innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. Oil and gas multinational company Shell recognises the critical role that women play... 


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Hydrogen objectives gaining momentum
16th August 2024

Mauritania is positioning itself to capture up to 1.5% of the global green hydrogen market by 2050, and has large-scale projects in progress that are aimed at producing 12.5-million tonnes of green... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen's liquid helium production train is now fully operational. 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro expecting interest rates to begin to lower during the remainder of this year
15th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed coal and energy company Exxaro is expecting the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the South African Reserve Bank, among others, to start... 


CSIR showcases locally developed compostable, bio-based plastic products
13th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

As part of Women's Month, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials principal researcher Dr Maya John has showcased some of the... 


Southern Palladium submits EIA for Bengwenyama project
12th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Dual-listed Southern Palladium has submitted the environmental-impact assessment (EIA) report for its 70%-owned Bengwenyama platinum-group metal project, located on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld... 


FORM FITTING Increased priority needs to be given to women's personal protective equipment to achieve a perfect fit, through features such as a defined waist and hips, thereby enhancing mobility and comfort without compromising protection
Calls for women-specific PPE grow
9th August 2024

The growing number of women entering the traditionally male-dominated mining industry necessitates improved access to gender-appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), reports workplace... 


DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM WiMSA has created a community that lends support to women in the mining sector, offers mentorship and career development, understands women’s rights and helps women develop their own personal strength and character
Despite successes, challenges persist
9th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite some progress in empowering women in the mining industry, significant challenges remain, reports lobby organisation Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) chairperson Raksha Naidoo. Focusing... 


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Empowering women in mining - Weir's commitment to diversity and inclusion
9th August 2024

Weir Minerals is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, empowering women in the mining industry. Recognising the unique perspectives and innovative ideas women bring to the... 


Image of LPG storage plant
Ridley Island energy export facility, Canada
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

AltaGas and Royal Vopak plan to build a proposed large-scale liquefied petroleum gas and bulk liquids terminal with rail, logistics and marine infrastructure, in British Columbia. 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn and Seriti Group CE Mike Teke.
Global energy winners will be those transitioning quickly and effectively
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most effectively are going to be the winning countries. That is... 


WA govt moves to expedite mining approvals
WA govt moves to expedite mining approvals
8th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government has announced more support for the mining industry by expediting approvals, streamlining the approvals process and providing incentives to explorers. The... 


Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
8th August 2024

Leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


The Sapref refinery
Shell, BP to pay operational costs to buyer of South Africa's Sapref refinery
6th August 2024 By: Reuters

South African units of Shell and BP will pay around $15-million to State-run Central Energy Fund (CEF) for operational costs at Sapref refinery that the oil firms are selling to the government, a... 


Petrol pumps
Stronger rand contributes to lower fuel price for August
5th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, which is being separated into the Department of Electricity and Energy and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, has announced decreases... 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
More upgrades to growth outlook seen as reform momentum continues – Mavuso
5th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Citing progress in dealing with the country’s logistics challenges and the ability of Operation Vulindlela to speed up reforms, economists at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) last week... 


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