Although the slowing growth rate in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) in some major markets might negatively affect the demand for platinum-group metals (PGMs), it is important to consider... 

Following his appointment in February as the head of the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Mining Engineering, Dr Paseka Leeuw has set out his ambitions for one of the world’s largest... 

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources will be spending R5.2-billion on a life-of-mine expansion project at its Matla colliery and R4.7-billion on the development of the 140 MW... 

ASX-listed integrated engineering, construction and asset management company Lycopodium has delivered earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of $68.7-million for the year... 

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Northam Holdings has reported a 25.5% year-on-year decline in operating profit to R3.6-billion for the year ended June 30, as rising mining cost inflation and... 

TSX-V-listed Foran Mining has appointed mining executive John Munro to its board of directors, adding more than three decades of global industry experience as the company advances its flagship... 

Refinery services provider Heraeus says in its latest precious metals appraisal that gold will not be subject to US import tariffs that have been imposed on various countries, and that gold prices... 

Multinational mining at metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between $0.098 and $0.109, or between 180c and 200c in rand terms, for the... 

South Africa’s economy probably expanded for a third successive quarter, buoyed by recoveries in the key manufacturing and mining sectors, although US tariffs now pose a fresh challenge to growth.... 

To remain at the forefront of driving South Africa’s strategic energy objectives, the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research Development and Innovation Strategy, known as Hydrogen South Africa,... 

Africa is endowed with great mineral wealth, but not with the financial wealth required to develop mines to extract minerals – such as gold, diamonds, platinum-group metals, cobalt, manganese and... 

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 

There is “strong potential” for an Australia–Zimbabwe mining synergy, especially when considering Zimbabwe’s vast reserves in lithium, gold, platinum-group metals (PGMs) and rare earth elements.... 

TSX- and JSE-listed Eastern Platinum’s (Eastplats’) revenue for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased to $10.7-million from $18.8-million in the second quarter of 2024, representing an... 

Qing Yu has decided to step down from her position as a nonexecutive director of JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum with immediate effect. The board has extended its appreciation to Yu for her commitment... 

Global mining technology company TAKRAF, which celebrates an extraordinary 300 years of industrial history in August, is marking the milestone by reaffirming its commitment to innovation,... 

The business climate has improved over the short term, between June and July, as well as over the medium term, from July 2024 to July this year, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce... 

Mining production increased by 2.4% year-on-year in June, with the platinum-group metals (PGMs), coal and chromium ore sectors having made the biggest positive contributions. PGM output increased... 

Jubilee’s board of directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favour of the proposed sale of the company’s South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) operations to One... 

The South African ferrochrome and chrome ore sectors are at a crucial juncture, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, August 12. Sustained pressure from the... 

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) expects to report an improvement in basic earnings per share (BEPS) for the year ended June 30, but warns that headline earnings per share (HEPS) are expected... 

Zimbabwe and the UK are rekindling diplomatic ties after almost three decades of tension, driven by a global surge in demand for critical minerals that’s led the former colonial power to pursue... 

Martin Creamer talks about ferromanganese; platinum group metals and gold price.  

Africa’s wealth in critical minerals, such as cobalt, manganese, lithium and rare earth elements, offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pivot from raw commodity exporter to industrial power.... 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Khwelamet’s ferromanganese revival; the demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China and Toyota’s hydrogen project; and geopolitics... 

Main activity of company: To provide a safe, healthy environment that supports efficient production by ensuring resources are available and downtime is minimised for maximum profitability.  

The minute that Eskom gives Khwelamet an economically feasible power price, the refurbishing of two of the four furnaces at the dormant former Metalloys plant in Meyerton will begin and take six to... 

Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the finalists of the 2025 Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, which honour outstanding projects, organisations and individuals... 

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported significant progress across its Zambia portfolio, which has in place all the assets the company needs to maintain the momentum on its copper... 

A years-long supply crunch in platinum has come to a head, with banks scrambling for dwindling stocks in London as buyers in China and the US hoover up much of the available metal. The market... 

This week: De Beers is well positioned to thrive as market recovers, Anglo believes; Valterra Platinum upping flood defence, envisaging underground trucking, hailing IRMA and, TAKRAF marks 300... 

A proposal by South Africa’s biggest mining company and other business leaders advising President Cyril Ramaphosa on how to offer the US access to Africa’s critical minerals angered the nation’s... 

Zimbabwe's platinum miners are owed millions of dollars in unpaid exports income under the government's foreign currency retention rules, the mining chamber has said, hurting operations in a sector... 

Innovation in challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development stems not only from experience and institutional knowledge but is also driven by close client partnerships... 

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 

Sibanye-Stillwater has asked the United States to consider imposing a tariff on Russian palladium imports to support the long-term viability of US supplies, in a move that could increase volatility... 

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) says it delivered a “commendable” performance across its mining and processing assets for the full-year ended June 30. Unit costs benefitted from easing input... 

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that Chinese gold jewellery consumption has reduced owing to high prices – similar to what has happened in India.... 

Aim-listed gold recovery company Goldplat has advised that, despite an excellent operational performance for the three months ended June 30, the company results for the full 12 months to June 30... 

Martin Creamer talks about Valterra Platinum, De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore 

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has appointed Brian Monakali as its new CEO, effective August 1. The appointment was approved by Cabinet and endorsed by the RSR board of directors. Following an...