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Sibanye-Stillwater loses suit over $1.2bn Brazil nickel deal
10th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

A High Court in London has ruled that Sibanye-Stillwater, listed on the JSE and NYSE, is liable for damages following the termination of a $1.2-billion agreement with investment advisor Appian... 


The Unki concentrator plant in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean miners expect profits to fall in 2025, report says
10th October 2024 By: Reuters

Zimbabwean miners expect profits to decline on the back of anticipated high costs of production and a weak outlook for platinum and lithium in 2025, according to a report. A confluence of global... 


Tharisa mine
Tharisa records highest ever full-year chrome production at 1.7Mt
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London- and Johannesburg-listed chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) miner Tharisa increased its PGM production to 145 100 oz for the financial year ended September 30, from the 144 700 oz... 


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South Africa positioned well to leverage the benefits of a hydrogen economy
10th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has an ideal opportunity, and is well positioned, to leverage the potential of the emerging hydrogen economy and establish an integrated value chain. Amid global hydrogen economy... 


Impala Platinum's 11 Shaft
Mzisa called upon to ‘closely monitor’ inquest into Impala accident that killed 13
9th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has called on the Chief Inspector of Mines David Mzisa to closely monitor the imminent inquest into the accident that claimed the lives of... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad
Sustainable mining possible and necessary for global growth – Wanblad
9th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The mining industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented and protracted change, and many in the mining industry are facing considerable challenges as many commodities are facing revenue... 


Southern Palladium chairperson Roger Baxter
Baxter keen to take more active role as executive chair of Southern Palladium
8th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and JSE-listed Southern Palladium has appointed Roger Baxter executive chairperson. He was appointed nonexecutive chairperson of the company in January and is said to have played a key role in... 


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Costco adds platinum bullion bars, coins to its online precious metals investment offering
7th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The world’s third largest retailer Costco has added platinum bullion bars and coins to its range of precious metals investment products.  This follows the company’s initiative to sell gold bullion... 


 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination – Mantashe
4th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite the South African mining industry having recorded two months of decline in production across some sectors such as coal and iron-ore, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe... 


An image showing a shaft at Eastplats' Crocodile River Mine
Eastplats commissions PGM processing facility at Crocodile River mine
4th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and TSX-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has commissioned a platinum group metals (PGM) processing facility at its flagship Crocodile River mine (CRM) located within the Bushveld Complex in... 


An image show Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine and smelter
Northam finalises PPA for solar plant at Limpopo mine
4th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Northam Platinum has finalised a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) for an 80 MW solar power plant to service its Zondereinde operation, near the... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says
4th October 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo American will not be an "inevitable" takeover target after its unbundles its diamond, platinum, nickel and coal assets, CEO Duncan Wanblad said on Thursday. The mining giant is restructuring... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has shown the project to have very attractive economics, with results justifying a prefeasibility study already under way. 


Jubilee's Zambia operations
Jubilee's strong copper, chrome performance offsets impact of weak PGM market
3rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia Jubilee Metals Group achieved significant growth across its copper and chrome operations for the financial year ended June 30.... 


Canada Nickel submits Crawford’s federal impact statement
3rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Canada Nickel has begun the submission of a federal impact statement for its Crawford nickel sulphide project and expects to complete this submission within the next six weeks. The... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Infrastructure rehabilitation, more exploration crucial for South African mining industry growth, Mthenjane says
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane believes that growing the South African mining industry depends on restoring mining capacity through infrastructure rehabilitation in the short... 


Business Unity South Africa president Mxolisi Mgojo, Harmony CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp, Tronox director Sipho Nkosi, Southern Palladium chairperson and World Platinum Investment Council founding chairperson Roger Baxter, and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Steenkamp, Baxter inducted into Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Launched in 2016 as a way of recognising key individuals who have significantly influenced the South African mining industry over many years, the Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame has inducted two... 


Canterra options Ring of Fire property to Teck
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Canterra Minerals has entered into an option agreement with Teck Resources, granting the Canadian major an option to acquire a 100% interest in its Ring of Fire property, in... 


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Financial resilience key as mining companies battle challenging conditions – PwC
1st October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s mining industry experienced a challenging year, with commodity prices, barring that of gold, under pressure, leading to a significant drop in both revenue and profits. It is,... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training
1st October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations-... 


An image showing CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay, TETA CEO Maphefo Anno-Frempong and MQA CEO Dr Thabo Mashongoane signing the MoU
Setas soft launch pioneer Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation
1st October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Three sector education and training authority (Seta) organisations – the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and the Transport... 


Schneider Electric, Harmony to upgrade Moab Khotsong Centre instrumentation workshop
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and gold mining company Harmony Gold have formed a strategic partnership to upgrade the instrumentation workshop of the Harmony Moab... 


Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
30th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with South Africa’s largest gold company by volume,... 


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Provest Group goes solar for energy at its Steelpoort plant
27th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African mining, industrial and construction industries services provider Provest Group has successfully established a solar energy system at its Steelpoort plant, in Limpopo province.... 


ETF developments in Japan could offer longer-term growth opportunities – WPIC
27th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With investment in platinum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) expected to rise this year, developments in Japan could offer longer-term growth opportunities, says the World Platinum Investment Council... 


Minerals Council South Africa chief economist Hugo Pienaar
Mining industry shed nearly 7 000 jobs in the second quarter
27th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The mining sector shed 6 926 jobs in the second quarter, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES), bringing the total number of workers still employed in... 


An image showing jewellery from the Men of Platinum 2023 Collection
Increased interest in platinum jewellery across key markets – PGI
27th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum jewellery remains a growing opportunity, according to marketing organisation the Platinum Guild International’s (PGI)’s ‘2024 Platinum Jewellery Business Review’. “Platinum means quality... 


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Why platinum prices are bad when demand is good must be transparently investigated
27th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When demand for a commodity is good, the price of that commodity is generally good – but not in the case of platinum. Every platinum mining company you speak to reports robust demand but pricing... 


Image of Marula mine by night
Marula Phase 2 life-of-mine extension, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The execution of the life-of-mine extension has been delayed. 


Image of ssolar panels in the bush
Marula solar plant project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Funding options are being explored. 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo expects binding offers for Australian coal assets by mid-November
26th September 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo American expects to receive binding offers for its steelmaking coal assets by mid-November as it advances a plan to restructure the business after battling a takeover offer from rival BHP... 


Mike Schmidt, ARM Executive Growth and Strategic Development in the Executive Chairperson’s office.
African Rainbow Minerals crowns grade as king, declares war on reef waste on PGMs front
26th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Two acronyms were drummed into new mining entrants in the days of yore – GIK and WAR. GIK is short for ‘grade is king’ and at the opposite end of the scale, everyone was urged to declare war on... 


Ayanda Holo: President of TV BRICS AFRICA
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
26th 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. 


An image showing the Montepuez Ruby Mine
Gemfields warns of lower interim earnings, revenue
25th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Gemfields expects to report earnings a share of R11.80 for the six months ended June 30 – a 21% decrease from the earnings a share of R14.90 reported for the first half of 2023.... 


C$40m funding to connect Yukon to power grid, unlock critical minerals development
C$40m funding to connect Yukon to power grid, unlock critical minerals development
23rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian government has made available up to C$40-million in funding, pending final due diligence from Natural Resources Canada, for infrastructure developments in the Yukon that aims to unlock... 


Wesizwe to post earnings turnaround
20th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

JSE-listed Wesizwe expects to report earnings and headline earnings of between 1.4c a and 13.32c a share for the six months ended June 30. This compares with a loss a share of 59.63c reported in... 


Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart
To date, half of new Northern Cape copper mine’s employees are from host communities
20th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Half of the employees of the emerging Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s prospective Northern Cape were, as of June 30, made up of members of the host community towns of Prieska, Marydale,... 


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PGMs, decarbonisation, surface gold recovery make headlines
20th September 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo that received the feasibility green light; Heraeus believes platinum group metals can play an... 


PlatAfrica marks 25 years
20th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African platinum jewellery design and manufacturing competition PlatAfrica is celebrating a quarter-century. This year’s theme, ‘Legacy and Beyond’, is aligned to PlatAfrica’s twenty-fifth... 


An image of attendees at the 2023 Joburg Indaba
Indaba tackles challenges, sets path for better future
20th September 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

This year’s Joburg Indaba will focus on the local mining sector’s role in fostering inclusive economic growth amid an everchanging economic and political landscape, says events organiser Joburg... 


Image of the Two Rivers concentrator
Two Rivers plant expansion project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

African Rainbow Minerals has reported that construction on the Merensky concentrator plant has been completed. 


Aerial view of the Two Rivers mine
Two Rivers Platinum Mine Merensky project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been put on care and maintenance. 


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