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Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada Nickel Company has reported that government agency Export Development Canada may provide a $500-million loan for the project. 


Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye to further restructure its US operations, posts loss in challenging commodity price environment
12th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Low platinum group metals (PGM) prices have resulted in the need for further restructuring of Sibanye-Stillwater’s US PGM operations and a 200 000 oz/y reduction in platinum and palladium (2E)... 


South Africa's mining output down 1.4% y/y in July
12th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in July, Statistics South Africa reports. The largest negative contributors were iron-ore (-19% and contributing -2.8 percentage... 


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Zimbabwe’s biggest miners seek $182m for solar projects
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182-million to develop 200 MW of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the projects. The... 


Smarter Mobility Africa Summit: Announcing Our Partners and Sponsors
11th September 2024

Smarter Mobility Africa summit, the leading platform for innovation and advancement in the Africa’s mobility sector, is thrilled to announce our esteemed partners and sponsors who are joining us... 


Zambia Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe
Ivanhoe plans to replicate DRC successes in Zambia
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines, which is advancing base metal and platinum group metal projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, has entered into a memorandum of... 


Amplats' Mogalakwena operations
Anglo American South Africa raises R7.2bn through sale of some Amplats shares
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Anglo American South Africa, a subsidiary of diversified miner Anglo American, has sold 13.94-million shares of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) at a price of R515 a share, raising gross proceeds... 


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Anglo American starts cutting stake in Amplats with share sale
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American offered to sell about 13-million shares in Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in a move aimed at increasing the South African firm’s free float ahead of a full exit. The shares... 


Sylvania posts lower full-year earnings on the back of low PGM prices
10th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $13.5-million for the financial year ended June 30, an 80% decrease on the Ebitda of... 


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... 


Development Bank of Southern Africa Chief Economist Zeph Nhleko.
Development finance institutions are key architects of hydrogen economy – Nhleko
9th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development finance institutions (DFIs) are more than just financial supporters of the hydrogen economy, they are important architects of its future, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)... 


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Wesizwe appoints contractor to execute concentrator rectification plan
9th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says in an operational update that it has awarded a contract to an experienced contractor to start implement a rectification plan of the concentrator plant at its... 


EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Government agency Export Development Canada (EDC) may provide a $500-million loan for the Crawford nickel sulphide project in Timmins, Ontario. This is according to project owner Canada Nickel,... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals wants to maximise the equity it has in Harmony Gold
6th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The global market is going through a very challenging time right now, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe noted on Friday, when the Johannesburg Stock... 


South African clinic switched to satellite-based connectivity
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Three South African companies have partnered to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based digital connectivity to a clinic at a mine in a remote rural area in Mpumalanga province. This was the... 


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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The primary goal of the Masterclass is to equip participants with the knowledge required to operate effectively within Zimbabwe’s mining sector
Masterclass responds to rapidly changing regulatory environment
6th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The Zimbabwe Mining Law Masterclass 2024, hosted by research and market analyst company African Influence Exchange (AIE) last month, responded to the rapidly changing regulatory environment in... 


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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,... 


Smaller cranes shine at Platreef installation
6th September 2024

While high-capacity overhead cranes are of an impressive size and technical complexity, their smaller and simpler cousins – the workhorses of the factory and general engineering workshop – should... 


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Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Booysendal South mine is now beyond the project phase. 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Prevailing market conditions have resulted in decline development being temporarily suspended. 


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Zondereinde solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Final approvals are pending. 


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Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Underground tunnel development within the Western extension section has progressed to plan, according to Northam Platinum. 


Chinese lithium producers embrace hedging to manage volatility
5th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese lithium processors are ratcheting up hedging to offset wild swings in the battery metal, a sign that local futures launched around a year ago are gaining traction. Several companies have... 


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Sibanye achieves Level 4 BBBEE accreditation
5th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater reports that it has improved its broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) rating to Level 4, from Level 6 in 2023 and Level... 


Highland appoints Copperwood project director
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Highland Copper has appointed Wynand van Dyk as project director for the Copperwood project, in Michigan, US. Van Dyk is a senior executive with 30 years of experience in mining,... 


Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
4th September 2024

Dust control solutions leader Brasco Filtration has demonstrated its industry-leading capabilities by designing, manufacturing and installing a cutting-edge pressurisation fan filter system with... 


Northam’s Eland mine.
Northam sees Eland becoming significant chrome producer in coming years
4th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Northam Platinum, which benefits from a full mine-to-market value chain in chrome, sold around 1.3-million tons of chrome for the year, which contributed 12.5%, or R3.8-billion, to the revenue of... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
4th September 2024

This week: Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling and, Headwind-hit Implats delivers guided production, controls costs 


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... 


Dr Vladimir Guterman
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
2nd September 2024

In recent years, the global energy landscape has been rapidly evolving, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in transitioning to sustainable energy sources. Hydrogen stands out as a promising... 


Anglo takes steps as part of Amplats demerger
2nd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As part of Anglo American’s proposed demerger of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in 2025, certain Anglo American subsidiaries in South Africa have undertaken an internal reorganisation. The... 


The Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye to post interim loss on US impairment; lower headline earnings
2nd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report a loss a share of between 250.8c and 277.2c, or about $0.13 and $0.15, for the six months ended June 30, mainly... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne and diesel power generation.
Northam Platinum enters into 180 MW solar farm agreement at energy-intensive mine
30th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome producer Northam has entered into a power purchase agreement with an independent power producer for an 180 MW solar farm at its Zondereinde PGM mine on the... 


 Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
30th August 2024

Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet... 


The robots are capable of accessing the world’s lowest mines.
DOK-ING transforms underground mining with electric robotic NRE fleet
30th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Engineering group DOK-ING is transforming the underground mining industry with its innovative electric robotic NRE fleet, designed specifically for platinum and gold extraction in South Africa.... 


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Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a €500-million green loan financing facility through its subsidiary, Keliber Technology Oy. 


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Digitalisation can help bolster safety across mines and factories
30th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While South Africa has made notable progress in reducing occupational injuries and diseases in the mining and industrial sectors, more needs to be done – including bolstering collaboration and... 


LOcation map of the Bengwenyama mine
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Southern Palladium has released a third mineral resource update for the UG2 reef to be used in the prefeasibility study. 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline development is being suspended for the short term. 


Implats Group Executive:Refining & Marketing Sifiso Sibiya.
Developing hydrogen economy key to future platinum group metals demand – Implats
29th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The development of the hydrogen economy and the latent potential offtake for platinum group metals (PGMs) is a key underpin to the long-term view of future demand and the role PGMs will play in a... 


The Implats team at 2024 results presentation, covered by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Creamer Media's Nicholas Boyd.
Headwind-hit Implats delivers guided production, controls costs
29th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Amid an operating environment constrained by macroeconomic headwinds and low prices for platinum group metals (PGMs), Implats delivered guided production volume and cost control in the 12 months to... 


Southern African Geophysical Association
Southern African Geophysical Association
27th August 2024

Southern Africa underpins critical minerals transition Southern Africa has a prudent role to play in the supply of critical minerals needed for the transition to a greener economy. How to locate... 


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