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South Deep, Rietberg, mineral exploration make headlines 
10th May 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses developments around Gold Fields’s potential wind energy project at the South Deep Gold Mine; Copper360's Rietberg underground copper mine opening three months ahead of schedule; and South Africa’s economy can benefit quickly from getting mineral... →
Value creation, exploration, Harmony Gold projects make headlines
3rd May 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Barrick's recently revealed first quarter results where discovery and development were punted as the true drivers of value creation in mining; South Africa’s struggling economy, which could benefit relatively quickly from getting exploration going at... →
Copper shares soar and green hydrogen goes digital
26th April 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Copper 360’s shares rising more than 26% after it shipped concentrates from the Northern Cape; Orion Minerals shares rocketing to 58% on the Australian Stock Exchange; and the new digital system that can be used to buy and sell green hydrogen. →
PGMs and green hydrogen make headlines
19th April 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discussing palladium and platinum playing a key role in battery electric vehicles; the opportunity around the market development aspect of the platinum group metals industry; and talk of South Africa being well placed to benefit from huge green hydrogen outlook. →
Hydrogen, PGMs, underground mine energy storage make headlines
12th April 2024 In this week's episode of Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses hydrogen’s role as a global energy solution; the market development of the full PGMs basket being essential; and about how South Africa’s underground mines could be used as batteries that store energy. →
Developments in copper, fuel cells, platinum group metals make headlines
4th April 2024 This week on Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses African Rainbow Minerals acquiring 15% of Canada’s Surge Copper; the brand-new platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell system, which is as cheap to make as a conventional car engine; and Nedbank noting current low PGM prices... →
Hyphen, Eva mine, ferrochrome price make headlines
27th March 2024 This week on Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the boost that Namibia’s $10-billion Hyphen development scheme has received from Germany; Harmony’s Eva copper mine being granted special prescribed status in Australia;and the ferrochrome benchmark price settling higher. →
AECI, Copper 360, public-private partnership make headlines
22nd March 2024 In this week's episode of Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about the AECI being on track become a global top 3 player in the industry by 2030; Copper 360's first concentrate from the plant it has just acquired from Nama Copper; and the partnership between the Richards Bay... →
Gold, hydrogen, mining boost make headlines
15th March 2024 This week on Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about he South African gold producer that’s going public through a business combination with a US group; Elemental Energy on a major mission to build hydrogen power systems in developing countries; and a new ticket to ride for... →
Menar and platinum boost make headlines
8th March 2024 In this week's episode of Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Menar’s memorandum of agreement with Gabon; high platinum demand owing to an expected 7-year high in the automotive sector; and a week-long event in China to boost platinum group metals. →
Gold, carbon emissions, renewable projects make headlines
1st March 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer the R7.9-billion life-of-mine extension project at the Mponeng gold mine; the recent delivery of Anglo American’s tenth emission-cutting ship; and the two huge wind and sun energy projects that were given the go-ahead in South Africa this week. →
Major hydrogen economy developments in SA
21st February 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses BMW's hydrogen-fuelled cars on South Africa’s roads; Heraeus and Sibanye-Stillwater’s PGMs partnership to boost the hydrogen economy; and South Africa's hopes to collaborate with Japan on green hydrogen development. →
Reforms, Mining Exploration Fund, black ownership make headlines
15th February 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the need for energy and logistics reforms for sustainable mining; the agreement between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and the IDC for the establishment of a Mining Exploration Fund; and black ownership in SA mining has reached 39%. →
Agriculture, crime, health & safety make headlines
9th February 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks headlines from the Investing in African Mining Indaba, criminal syndicates identified by Transnet and noise-induced hearing loss displacing TB and silicosis as the top priority health threat in the South African mining industry →
Rail, R&D partnership and Investing in African Mining Indaba make headlines
2nd February 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer provides updates on the new rail corridor agreement between RBCT and Transnet; Anglo American's partnership with large Chinese recycler GEM for a research and development project; and this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, which will focus on new... →
Vanadium Resources, Orion Minerals, Giyani Metals make headlines
26th January 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Vanadium Resources’ expansive long-life operation plans and how its mulling a listing on the JSE; Orion Minerals new surface right access and property acquisition; and Giyani Metals $10-million in funding. →
Nature-positivity, JSE opportunities, Copper 360 make headlines
19th January 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the nature-positive commitment that mining and metals companies have made; the opportunity presented by the JSE for critical mineral miners to access capital; and Copper 360 embracing smart watches to uplift mineworker wellbeing. →
Hydrogen as a driver of PGMs demand and new industry appointments make headlines
By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th January 2024 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the hydrogen economy as a new growth area for platinum group metals; Ian Cockerill's appointment as CEO of West African miner Endeavour Mining and the importance of growing the pipeline of leaders in the mining industry; and the importance of... →
Green ammonia export, Bakubung sit-in, unshrinking mining make headlines
13th December 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the green ammonia export MoU recently signed by Hive Hydrogen and Itochu; the latest developments at the Bakubung platinum mine, where an underground sit-in is being staged; and South Africans' duty to unshrink the mining industry. →
Rare earths, community engagement, renewables make headlines
8th December 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Africa's role for a more diversified supply chain of critical rare earths for the green energy transition; the South African mining industry being years ahead of its international peers when it comes to local and community engagement; and the... →
Jupiter Mines, Copper 360 and DRDGold make headlines
1st December 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the news of Jupiter Mines producing a 99.9% pure sample of high purity manganese sulphate monohydrate; Copper 360 acquiring a new production-doubling copper processing plant next to its own processing facility; and DRDGold looking at the recovery of... →
Renewables, green hydrogen, platinum make headlines
23rd November 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Deep being boosted by another 50 MW to 80 MW of wind power; the green knowledge exchange tender that aims to accelerate green hydrogen development in South Africa; and the all-time high industrial demand for platinum. →
Iridium, green hydrogen, ilmenite make headlines
17th November 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the far-reaching iridium-thrifting breakthrough that happened this week; Germany funding a green hydrogen pilot plant in Namibia; and the major value boost that South African ilmenite has received. →
The Olympics, Phalaborwa, Harmony Gold make headlines
10th November 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses next year's Olympics, which aims to showcase platinum-based hydrogen technology as a net-zero solution; Phalaborwa's potential to become one of the most environmentally friendly and lowest-cost rare earth projects in the world; and Harmony Gold's... →
Orion, Arc Minerals, Anglo American make headlines
2nd November 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Orion’s progress towards operational commencement at Prieska, in the Northern Cape; the $90-million joint venture deal between Arc Minerals and Anglo American; and Anglo American's view of Finland as a site for its next greenfield project. →
Anglo American, South32, H2.SA make headlines
27th October 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Anglo American’s transition to 100% renewables in South America; South32's plan to deploy energy efficient technology at Hillside Aluminum in South Africa; and the H2.SA project which aims to promote a Green Hydrogen Economy in South Africa. →
Renewable projects, green hydrogen collaboration make headlines
20th October 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Anglo-linked Envusa Energy’s application to trade sun and wind energy in seven mines; the green hydrogen collaboration between Anglo American Platinum, BMW and Sasol; and the R1-billion solar project that will see Tharisa Minerals carbon emissions cut... →
Green hydrogen, mining education, circular economy make headlines
13th October 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the American-Australian business partnership that was recently announced, which focuses on a global green hydrogen ecosystem; the global attention that Copper 360’s mining school is getting; and the focus on the integration of mining with the circular... →
Exploration, conservation, mining rights make headlines
6th October 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Anglo American CEO's belief that South Africa still has untapped potential that it is under-explored. What did he have to say about exploration; Jane Goodall's warning that a business-as-usual approach to conservation will doom the planet; and... →
Manganese Metal Co, Glencore, Nedbank Manufacturing make headlines
29th September 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Manganese Metal Co which is putting South Africa in pole position amid a battery demand; Morgan Stanley analysts' belief that Glencore’s growth potential from the circular economy is very significant; and Nedbank Manufacturing providing a much-needed... →
ARM, GoldOre, Gautrain make headlines
22nd September 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses African Rainbow Minerals’ R2.5-billion solar power plant under construction in the North West; GoldOre’s microbubble technology, which is being used mostly in mines outside of South Africa; and whether the Gautrain’s empowerment partner, the Strategic... →
Manganese Metal Company, Copper 360 make headlines
15th September 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Manganese Metal Company developing battery grade manganese sulphate as the global battery electric vehicle market grows; the first set of courses launched by Copper 360’s School of Mining, which is aimed at nurturing human capital; and the major... →
Platinum, rail, clean energy make headlines
7th September 2023 This week, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the World Platinum Investment Council's forecast of the biggest platinum deficit on record and significantly low above-ground stocks; African Rainbow Minerals executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe stressing that the partnership between... →
Northam, Vedanta, Hillside Aluminium make headlines
1st September 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks this week's biggest news. Northam paid R2.4-billion in dividends and highlighted its business risks ahead; Vedanta Zinc is looking to invest $500-million as soon as rail and energy issues are overcome; and there are plans for lower carbon electricity... →
DRDGold, logistics, Thungela make headlines
24th August 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses DRDGold's 16th consecutive dividend and its move to solar energy; a best-of-breed approach to put South Africa on a competitive logistics path; and the launch of Thungela’s nursery and its hatchery which is breeding fish. →
Renewables, decarbonisation projects making headlines
18th August 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the green electrons now flowing into Harmony Gold mine shafts that will reduce carbon emissions by 65 000t; the first phase of Vedanta Zinc International’s renewable energy programme; and Glencore Alloys solar power project. →
All eyes on Africa for investment and for the fate of humanity
11th August 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses major global mining companies choosing Africa as their biggest and best investment destination; metals and minerals from Africa vital for fight against climate change; and Namibia catching the eye, yet again, as a country of choice when it comes to... →
Hydrogen economy, Mogale Tailings, platinum-based FCEVs make headlines
4th August 2023 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks South Africa's advantage in being able to develop a successful hydrogen economy; Pan African taking a stance against any attempts to derail the R2.5-billion Mogale Tailings Retreatment project; and the promotion platinum-based fuel cell electric... →
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