KwaZulu-Natal mineral sands mine powered by new Limpopo solar

The first megawatt-hours of green electricity have been successfully fed into South Africa’s national grid by a newly commissioned solar farm in Limpopo for supply  to a mining company in... 

Gemfields is distinctively open about resource wealth shared with host countries

Strengthening transparency to reflect what natural resource extraction contributes towards improving lives and living is what the Johannesburg- and London-listed Gemfields mining company has... 

South Africa's green hydrogen pursuit spelt out at UNIDO conference

South Africa spelled out a detailed green hydrogen pursuit roadmap at the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) conference attended by 70 countries in Vienna on Wednesday, April... 

More renewable power for South Africa’s platinum, iron-ore, diamond mines

Diversified mining major Anglo American and EDF have switched on more renewable energy in South Africa through their Envusa joint venture’s rapid back-to-back project execution model. The latest... 

Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way

South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026 order book, is introducing autonomous drilling... 

On-the-air (03/04/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about mining exploration, platinum beneficiation and the hydrogen economy 

Public-private transport council must be used to remove freight obstacles fast

The establishment of a permanent transport council to bring together government and the private sector across all the transport modes of land, air and sea is an excellent move. Transport must be... 

Northern Cape sun providing 240 MW of power to platinum, diamond, iron-ore mines

The Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic project has begun commercial operation. The project supports 240 MW of green energy to South African platinum, diamond and iron-ore mines. This achievement is... 

West Wits pours first Qala Shallows gold at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ezulwini plant

First blast October, first pour March. It’s just go, go, go for Australia-listed West Wits Mining as it streaks ahead at a time of sky-high gold prices. The highly impressive and safe manner in... 

Many more ‘great’ gold opportunities in SA, West Wits chair says at first gold pour

Many more "great" opportunities exist in South Africa for gold mine development, West Wits Mining chair Michael Quinert emphasised on March 17 when the first gold pour from his new virgin rock Qala... 

Laxity has left South Africans without the energy jobs platinum can provide

The date was December 2011. The place was Durban. The occasion was an Anglo American media conference led by then Anglo CEO Cynthia Carroll. The topic was the opportunity to use Anglo’s platinum... 

South Africa’s State-owned IDC to convert Orion loan into equity

South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has agreed to convert its convertible loan facility to the Sydney-and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals into equity. Orion is... 

South Africa’s Master Drilling positioned to capitalise on bull run, CEO reports

South Africa’s drilling provider across five continents, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Master Drilling, is well positioned to benefit from the commodity bull run, the shift in the market,... 

Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way

South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026 order book, is introducing autonomous drilling... 

South Africa positioning as platinum-based hydrogen technology leader

South Africa holds the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals (PGMs), which are essential to many hydrogen technologies. Amid that background, ET Energies of the US and Isondo Precious... 

Hydrogen set to be broad demand, strong growth sector, Valterra Platinum highlights

The hydrogen economy is set to be a broad demand sector with strong growth, despite some short-term challenges, as global policy becomes more supportive, South Africa’s Valterra Platinum stated in... 

Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, says Minerals Council economist

South Africa's Northern Cape province has the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani... 

Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 

Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 

On-The-Air (27/03/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about Omnia’s supply chain strength, Nornickel's Palladium Centre and promising uranium/gold endowment. 

Harmony studying high-margin surface gold projects in Free State and West Wits

Harmony Gold Mining Company is progressing studies to recover the gold from its Free State tailings dams as well as those that span the West Wits area around its Mponeng gold mine. The Johannesburg... 

ARM’s Bokoni platinum project’s prospects are continuing to excite

The definitive feasibility study for the Bokoni platinum group metals (PGM) project is targeted for completion in this half of 2026, followed by an investment decision, African Rainbow Minerals... 

South Africa must hold a fuel security roundtable

It seems crucial for South Africa to hold a fuel security roundtable to monitor fuel supply chains more intensely during this period of global fuel concern. Government and industry leaders must be... 

Global rollout of hydrogen buses advancing, World Platinum reports

The rollout of platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell buses is advancing worldwide, driven by technology improvements, the World Platinum Investment Council reports. Adding to the global favouring of... 

Middle East crisis underlining relevance of supply strength of South Africa’s Omnia

At this time of crisis in the Middle East, the supply chain strength of South Africa’s Omnia is of major relevance from mining and agriculture perspectives. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 

More PGM potential for South Africa as Palladium Center returns with major new insight

One sensed at last year's PGMs Industry Day that Nornickel’s Palladium Center would be back this year with many more growth opportunities for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs). That... 

More steps being taken to advance promising South African uranium/gold endowment

Uranium development company Neo Energy Metals stated in a London Stock Exchange announcement on Tuesday, March 24, that it is negotiating an agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater to secure unrestricted... 

Platinum group metals and chrome mining company enhances trade finance facilities

Tharisa, the mining, metals, and innovation company dual-listed on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, has secured new trade finance facilities, from its existing bankers, designed to... 

South Africa’s Thungela prioritises safety, well-being of endangered Dubai employees

As a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, South Africa’s coal company Thungela is prioritising the safety and well-being of its 16 employees in Dubai, where the Johannesburg Stock... 

Energy price volatility may push commodity prices higher, manganese producer warns

Volatility in global oil markets could have far-reaching consequences for South Africa’s mineral export sector and push up commodity prices. Warning this in a media release to Mining Weekly, United... 

Canada’s manganese demo plant in Joburg gets extra funding from South Africa’s IDC

Toronto-listed Canadian company Giyani Metals has received an additional R29.9-million from South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for its high-purity manganese... 

The changing world is providing South Africa with an opportunity to strengthen

The changing world order is giving South Africa an opportunity to sound new notes on its trading flute across the economic spectrum. These days one hears about as many company visits to secure... 

‘Extremely robust’ platinum investment demand expected

Investment demand for platinum is expected to be “extremely robust” in 2026. “We've not only got the attractiveness in terms of platinum’s underlying supply demand fundamentals, but we also have a... 

Africa’s envisaged hydrogen mobility buildout sketched

Last year, South Africa witnessed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) mobility in Johannesburg when B20 and G20 top-brass were chauffeured around in Toyota FCEVs courtesy of Valterra, which... 

Bullish hydrogen sentiment re-surfaces at vibrant PGMs Industry Day

Bullish hydrogen sentiment re-surfaced at the PGMs Industry Day on Thursday, March 19. “I’m actually pretty bullish on hydrogen,” said Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Dr Richard Stewart at the event covered... 

Positive signs of upcoming mining law reform, PGMs Industry Day hears

Minerals Council South Africa is seeing positive signals from government as it awaits the second draft of South Africa’s proposed Mineral Resources Development Bill. “It’s our expectation that our... 

More gold mining approvals have been secured by West Wits

The Australia-listed gold mining company West Wits Mining, which is already on the way to contributing $1.15-billion-plus to the South African economy over the 17-year life of its maiden Qala... 

Northern Cape sun providing 240 MW of power to platinum, diamond, iron-ore mines

The Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic project has begun commercial operation. The project supports 240 MW of green energy to South African platinum, diamond and iron-ore mines. This achievement is... 

West Wits pours first Qala Shallows gold at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ezulwini plant

First blast October, first pour March. It’s just go, go, go for Australia-listed West Wits Mining as it streaks ahead at a time of sky-high gold prices. The highly impressive and safe manner in... 

Many more ‘great’ gold opportunities in South Africa, West Wits chair says at first gold pour

Many more "great" opportunities exist in South Africa for gold mine development, West Wits Mining chair Michael Quinert emphasised on March 17 when the first gold pour from his new virgin rock Qala...