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Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

resident Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports to rebuild US production of a metal... 


Platinum group metals and green hydrogen go together.
Anglo American Platinum providing further backing for green hydrogen’s global advance
25th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum and South Africa-linked AP Ventures are supporting the next vital steps towards the realisation of industrial-scale green hydrogen value chains. Both companies... 


Arkle identifies lithium in all Makgadikgadi Salt Pans samples
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Arkle Resources says analysis has identified lithium in all 20 samples taken from a portion of its 937 km2 of licences in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, in Botswana. Despite lower grades of... 


Dr Jessica Hutchings, Head: RMA Prevention Programme.
RMA to showcase prevention programme at SA National OHS Conference
25th February 2025

Specialised insurer Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) will participate in the upcoming South African National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Conference, hosted by the Department of Employment and... 


Crude Awakening the journey of crude: from ground to compound
25th February 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley: diagnostician, WearCheck ( Virtual Showroom ) Imagine, if you will, a humble, dark liquid pulled from deep within the Earth, mysterious, dense, and seemingly simple.... 


Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Australia treasurer to meet US Treasury's Bessent amid push for tariff exemption
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with his US counterpart Scott Bessent on Tuesday in Washington, with Canberra seeking an exemption on 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium... 


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New quad bike on the market
24th February 2025

A new full-sized quad bike has been introduced to the local market.  Described as a ‘workhorse’, the Linhai Promax 300 quad is an updated version of its predecessor the Linhai Rustler, and features... 


Construction involves the installation of 550 concrete columns, ranging from 2.1 metre to 4.8 metre in height
Concor powers progress on fourways main roof works projects
24th February 2025

Concor has made substantial headway on the Fourways Main Roof Works Project, a pivotal component of the ongoing Fourways Mall Repositioning Project. As the largest shopping centre in Africa, with a... 


Itac finds prima facie evidence of flat-rolled product dumping from China, Japan and Taiwan
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has determined that there was prima facie evidence that certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy or other alloy steel... 


Indian miner Vedanta's shareholders, creditors clear way for five-way split
21st February 2025 By: Reuters

Vedanta's shareholders and lenders have approved the oils-to-metals conglomerate's plans to split into five separate entities, the company announced on Thursday, with nods from nearly all of its... 


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On-The-Air (21/02/2025)
21st February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about ferrochrome, Amplats rebrand and green hydrogen. 


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No work, no pay will apply to workers participating in Cosatu strike in the Western Cape
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa has reminded its members that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) intends to have workers support a protest in the... 


Chrome market outlook
21st February 2025

During the 3rd quarter, chrome ore production and trade increased year-on-year, driven by higher FeCr production in China and Indonesia, while India and Europe recorded declines due to weak demand... 


NCPC-SA national programme manager Victor Manavhela
By-product paving the way to circularity
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

Reported as an “industry first” in Southern Africa, silicomanganese slag, a by-product of ferromanganese alloy and steel production, has been used as construction material in a 2 km stretch of road... 


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Budding developer prioritises diversification
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More opportunities are likely to emerge in the manganese value chain in future, following anticipated growth in demand for manganese ore and its products including ferromanganese. “This is being... 




METAL TARIFFS: President Donald Trump has ordered tariffs of 25% on all imports of aluminium and steel into the US, despite warnings that the measure threatens to increase costs for US manufacturers. Trump also warned that his metals tariffs could go even higher. The move comes as many other countries, including South Africa, are also considering protection for their upstream and downstream metals sectors.
METAL TARIFFS
21st February 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered tariffs of 25% on all imports of aluminium and steel into the US, despite warnings that the measure threatens to increase costs for US manufacturers. Trump also... 


Chinese coal prices have further to fall as Glencore mulls cuts
20th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s coal slump is likely to persist for several months, weighing on a global market that has seen mining giant Glencore forced to consider output cuts after prices dropped to near their lowest... 


World’s biggest miners pinched by iron-ore’s China problem
World’s biggest miners pinched by iron-ore’s China problem
20th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The world’s biggest miners, having cashed in on China’s once-rampant demand for iron-ore, are starting to reel from the impact of their main customer’s economic struggles. BHP Group, Rio Tinto... 


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Next generation desktop colour label printer
20th February 2025

An inkjet desktop printer that features large, individual ink tanks and a reusable thermal inkjet printhead has been introduced by DTM Print as an addition to the LX-series of printers.... 


International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
20th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for 14... 


Jacob Stausholm delivered Rio Tinto's 2024 results from the US, where he is meeting with officials.
Rio Tinto CEO weighs in on Trump’s aluminium tariffs
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm has expressed caution regarding the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium, stating that the ultimate... 


Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard.
South Africa’s chromite recovery potential broadened by Glencore, Sibanye deal
19th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s chromite recovery potential has been broadened by Wednesday’s joint venture (JV) agreement between Glencore Operations South Africa and Sibanye-Stillwater. “We’ll definitely extend... 


Sovereign completes Kasiya testwork
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has reported that testwork completed on graphite from its Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has confirmed that the project’s graphite has the key... 


Copper falls as Citi predicts prices will retreat on US tariffs
Copper falls as Citi predicts prices will retreat on US tariffs
19th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper in London declined after Citigroup flagged risks of a pullback in prices from the impact of US tariffs on demand. The metal has risen almost 8% this year due to resilience in the physical... 


Aboriginal group seeks $1.1bn from Western Australia in iron-ore claim
Aboriginal group seeks $1.1bn from Western Australia in iron-ore claim
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

An Aboriginal group is seeking A$1.8-billion ($1.1-billion) from Western Australia in compensation after the state government allowed Fortescue to mine for iron-ore without a land use deal, court... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba posts lower earnings, dividend as steel demand weakened in 2024
18th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 17% lower total dividend for the year ended December 31, on the back of steel market and iron-ore pricing dynamics. The company’s total... 


Barro Alto nickel in Brazil
MMG to acquire Anglo American's nickel business for $500m
18th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining group Anglo American has agreed to sell its nickel business to mid-tier miner MMG for up to $500-million, the companies announced on Tuesday. The transaction, which includes... 


Robert Friedland
Billionaire Friedland’s iron-ore miner seeks up to A$300m in Australia IPO
18th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mining billionaire Robert Friedland’s latest venture, iron-ore producer Ivanhoe Atlantic, is seeking to raise as much as A$300-million from an initial public offering (IPO) in Australia, people... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
BHP CEO strikes upbeat tone despite profit decline
18th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP remains optimistic about demand for its products, despite a decline in interim profit and ongoing global economic uncertainties. CEO Mike Henry on Tuesday highlighted... 


Cyclone and Vale ink $138m deal for Canada iron-ore project
Cyclone and Vale ink $138m deal for Canada iron-ore project
17th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Cyclone Metals on Monday announced a binding commercial agreement with Vale for the joint development of the Iron Bear iron-ore project in Canada. Under the terms of the agreement,... 


Mongolia aims to boost Chinese coal sales to 100Mt
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mongolia is aiming to increase its coal exports to China by almost a fifth this year, as it seeks to expand energy cooperation with its resource-hungry neighbor. The central Asian nation forecasts... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso
Budget should include mention of public debt reduction, PPPs – Mavuso
17th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The forthcoming Budget Speech, on February 19, will be a test of the Government of National Unity’s ability to set coherent spending priorities that put the country ahead of party politics, says... 


Vale expects to raise Carajas iron ore output by 13% with billionaire investment
Vale expects to raise Carajas iron ore output by 13% with billionaire investment
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Brazilian miner Vale said on Friday it expects to raise iron ore production in its main complex Carajas, in northern Brazil, by nearly 13% through 2030 as part of a 70-billion real ($12.26-billion)... 


Rio Tinto's Yandicoogina mine
Top iron-ore miners face weakest results since 2019
17th February 2025 By: Reuters

The top global iron ore miners are headed for their weakest earnings in five years as a struggling Chinese property sector weighs on demand for the steel raw material, while new supply coming on... 


Singapore iron-ore rises on cyclone-led supply disruptions in Australia
14th February 2025 By: Reuters

Singapore iron ore futures prices rose on Friday and were on track for a weekly gain, supported by heightened concerns over cyclone-led supply disruptions in major producer Australia. The... 


Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
14th February 2025 By: Reuters

As the threat of a trade war grows, Canadian investors are seeking protection in gold and in shares of companies producing goods with few substitutes, such as uranium, while looking to take... 


Aerial view of the Moma titanium operation
Moma titanium mine – WCP A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Upgrade activities are progressing steadily. 


Second Condra crane to be built for Tongaat Hulett̓s Maidstone mill
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal. The 23-m-span doublegirder electric... 


Cover image of Creamer Media's Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future report
Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future
14th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media's 'Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future' report explores how mining companies are working to reduce their environmental footprint through renewable energy,... 


Seriti Resources group CEO Mike Teke
Teke to lead Southern Africa chapter of FutureCoal
13th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global association for the sustainable use of coal FutureCoal on February 13 announced Seriti Resources group CEO Mike Teke as chairperson of its newly established Southern Africa chapter. He will... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025: South Africa’s geopolitical tensions countered by Africa’s new commodity trade platform
13th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for... 


Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canada’s 13 Premiers descend on Washington to play the China card on trade
13th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leaders of all Canadian provinces and territories are set to meet up in the US capital Wednesday to take their arguments against tariffs to American lawmakers, business groups and labor... 


Rio Tinto's Boyne Island aluminium smelter
Australia increased aluminium exports with US blessing, Trade Minister says
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Thursday the country had increased aluminium supply to the US with Washington's approval, addressing a hurdle to Canberra's request for an exemption... 


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