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Platinum-linked green hydrogen set to be world’s ‘new oil’, Forbes article highlights
There's no climate solution without hydrogen. It’s the missing piece of the clean energy puzzle, says a global CEO-led initiative that brings together leading companies with a united vision. This...
Artificial intelligence to be applied to Botswana Diamonds’ database
London- and Botswana-listed diamond company Botswana Diamonds is going to apply artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to its Botswana database, the company said on Tuesday, April 9. Involved are...
Use underground mines for electricity storage, optimise mine water use – Karst Hydro
South Africa’s many underground mines can be used as batteries that store the clean electricity that the water descending for cooling can provide. At the same time, the local community could end up...
Mines investing R46m to put an end to fall-of-ground fatalities
South Africa’s mining industry is investing R46-million in an action plan to eliminate fall-of-ground (FoG) fatalities. The FoG action plan is being implemented through Minerals Council South...
Stage set for mining explosives centenarian to capture global top-three spot
The stage is set for proudly South African mining explosives trailblazer, AECI, to become the third biggest in its field globally by 2030, AECI Group chairperson Dr Khotso Mokhele told an...
Copper 360 output set to quickly increase twofold on Nama Copper acquisition
Energetic Northern Cape copper mining company Copper 360 this week produced the first concentrate from the plant it has just acquired from Nama Copper, which becomes its second concentrator plant...
RBCT, TFR show that private-public collaboration can work very well – Menar
The private-sector’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) and the State’s Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) have shown that the private sector and State-owned entities can work together very well, Menar MD...
Southern Africa working together on green hydrogen front is right way to go
A dozen scientists from the Southern African Development Community will be travelling to Germany in May to obtain in-depth insight into green hydrogen, the clean fuel that is derived from Southern...
New electrochemical PGMs demand on way, iridium scarcity fears eased still further
A far-reaching new drive is under way to ease iridium scarcity still further and, especially in the short term, demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) from electrochemical processes is on the way....
South Africa’s ARM to acquire 15% of Canada’s Surge Copper
Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has entered into a subscription agreement for a private placement financing with Surge Copper, a Canadian company that is advancing an...
Current low PGM prices not reflective of supply/demand fundamentals – Nedbank CIB
Platinum group metals (PGM) prices, where they are now, do not reflect the medium to long-term supply demand fundamentals. Instead, they are driven by short-term distortions, which imply that a...
New platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell as cheap to make as conventional car engine
The brand-new platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell system that has just been released for passenger cars reveals that fuel cells can be as cheap to manufacture as internal combustion engines...
Wind generation up, solar operational soon, Exxaro reports
Group wind power generation last year increased by 8% and the Lephalale solar power project is on its way to being operational in the first quarter of next year, Exxaro CE Dr Nombasa Tsengwa...
South African gold producer to be publicly traded entity in combination with US group
South African gold producer Aurous, which owns and operates the Blyvoor gold mine and the Gauta tailings retreatment project on Gauteng's West Rand, has announced plans to go public through a...
Stationary hydrogen power highlighted as major solution by Toyota fuel-cell-using developer
When Engineering News & Mining Weekly covered last month’s local launch of BMW’s first hydrogen car fleet on South Africa's roads, we discovered that BMW’s hydrogen refilling station in Midrand is...
Mining potential must be turned into strong mining activity with public-sector help
South Africa’s minerals energy complex, which was once world renowned, needs to be fixed to ensure that this country does not miss another upward mining cycle. First it was the energy side of the...
More green hydrogen insight on way as Southern African scientists head to Germany
Twelve scientists from Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries will head to Germany in May, where they will have an opportunity to obtain more in-depth insight into green hydrogen...
DRDGOLD to determine economic viability of copper recovery from Copper 360’s tailings dams
Northern Cape copper company Copper 360 announced on Wednesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DRDGOLD’s Far West Gold Recoveries tailings retreatment subsidiary to...
Mechanical cutting is going to be key for mining going forward – Master Drilling
Mechanical cutting, in which huge progress is being made, is going to be key for the mining industry going forward, Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius emphasised on Tuesday, when his Johannesburg...
Harmony’s Eva copper mine project in Australia granted special ‘prescribed’ status
The copper mining project that Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Harmony Gold is developing in Australia has been granted special ‘prescribed project’ status in recognition of its social and...
Ferrochrome benchmark price settles higher
The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the second quarter of this year has been settled at $1.52/lb, 5.6% up on the first three months of 2024, Merafe Resources informed shareholders on...
Expect digital unveiling, more innovation, greenness from 100-year-old mining-wired AECI
Mining explosives and chemicals company AECI, which turned 100 this week, will be unveiling a digital strategy for the mining market during the course of this year. It is also looking to become...
$10-billion Namibian green hydrogen project receives major German boost
Namibia’s first gigawatt scale green hydrogen project – the $10-billion Hyphen development scheme – this week received a major boost from Germany. The boost came in the form of the German...
Sibanye-Stillwater confident in price-hit PGMs
While the operating environment remains challenging, with macro-economic and geo-political uncertainty persisting, the medium- to long-term view of Sibanye-Stillwater remains largely unchanged on...
New solar farm being built in Limpopo, wind boost on way from W Cape – Northam
Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Northam Platinum has begun construction of an 80 MW solar power farm at its Zondereinde operation in Limpopo – and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed...
Implats experiencing strong PGMs demand, working on pulling hydrogen uptake closer
Platinum group metals (PGM) mining, refining, and marketing company Implats, which reported solid production in a low-price environment on Thursday, is ironically still experiencing strong demand...
Those with the experience and track record must be awarded the key public-sector jobs
The best way to reduce South Africa’s unemployment, narrow this country’s inequality gap and reduce poverty is for the public service to employ people on merit. That meritocracy is non-negotiable...
Stage set for mining explosives centenarian to capture global top-three spot
The stage is set for proudly South African mining explosives trailblazer, AECI, to become the third biggest in its field globally by 2030, AECI Group chairperson Dr Khotso Mokhele told an...
Copper 360 output set to quickly double on Nama Copper acquisition
Energetic Northern Cape copper mining company Copper 360 this week produced the first concentrate from the plant it has just acquired from Nama Copper, which becomes its second concentrator plant...
RBCT, TFR show that private-public collaboration can work very well – Menar
The private-sector’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) and the State’s Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) have shown that the private sector and State-owned entities can work together very well, Menar MD...
Ferrochrome producer Merafe cites green energy solutions as 2024 opportunity
The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture is exploring renewable energy projects to mitigate power shortages and power costs, Merafe Resources CEO Zanele Matlala said on Monday, when the Johannesburg...
Merafe declares cash dividend on record profit, elevated chrome
Ferrochrome and chrome company Merafe achieved a record profit of R1 753-million despite what it describes as a challenging economic environment in the 12 months to December 31. The board of...
Major new gigafactory fuel cell thrust enlivening demand outlook for platinum
A major new fuel cell thrust in North America is enlivening the outlook for platinum and helping the world advance further along the road to net zero. Emphasising that the advancement of the...
Project finance clinched for 520 MW South African wind, solar projects – Anglo
Johannesburg- and London-listed diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American announced on Thursday that jointly owned renewable energy venture with EDF Renewables, Envusa Energy, has...
Harmony Gold board approves R7.9bn project on back of superb half-year results
The board of mining company Harmony Gold has approved the commencement of a R7.9-billion life-of-mine (LoM) extension project at the rich Mponeng gold mine in the West Wits region of South Africa's...
Hive Hydrogen signs wind energy deal for R105bn Eastern Cape green ammonia plant
Hive Hydrogen South Africa has signed an agreement with Genesis Eco-Energy to implement 372 MW of wind power in the Western Cape, in support of the development of its R105-billion green ammonia...
South Africa’s key export markets need to be watched with ceaseless vigilance
Platinum group metal basket prices are dangerously down in part because of eyes being taken off changed situations in key markets. For instance, the rhodium price has suffered badly because the...
Wind generation up, solar operational soon, Exxaro reports
Group wind power generation last year increased by 8% and the Lephalale solar power project is on its way to being operational in the first quarter of next year, Exxaro CE Dr Nombasa Tsengwa...
Exxaro declares R5.4bn dividends, green energy business thriving
Diversified mining company Exxaro, with interests in the coal, energy and ferrous markets, has declared final and special dividends. The share dividend of R10.10 a share is roughly R3.4-billion and...
New level of Transnet transparency much improved – ARM
Since the new leadership at State rail enterprise Transnet has began engaging with South Africa's mining industry, the level of transparency has been “much, much improved”, according to African...
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