On-The-Air (11/09/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about global energy security Artificial intelligence at Electra Mining and African Rainbow Minerals. 

CSIR tests digital rock-sounding technology at Harmony Gold’s Mponeng mine

South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through the Mandela Mining Precinct's advanced orebody knowledge programme, has completed an underground proof-of-concept field... 

Minerals Council hails launch of partnership to unlock growth, jobs and confidence

Minerals Council South Africa has responded exceedingly positively to the launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership for Growth and... 

Harmony’s underground gold mines producing at 38% free cash margin

In financial year 2026 (FY26), Mponeng and Moab Khotsong, the high-grade South African underground operations of Harmony Gold, produced 15 t at 9 g/t with a 38% free cash flow margin. Mponeng, the... 

Mastering energy can help South Africa to master economic destiny

The Canadian Prime Minister is right about electricity being one of the biggest opportunities of our generation. South Africa must build on its distinctive natural energy strengths while seizing... 

Italian companies targeting South African partnerships at Electra Mining Africa

Italian companies targeting South African partnerships in areas including mining and energy are attracting attention at this week’s Electra Mining Africa 2026 at Johannesburg’s Nasrec Expo Centre.... 

Hydrogen investment hits $130bn-plus mark on energy security, resilience rise

Committed investment in clean hydrogen has hit the $130-billion-plus mark, driven by global energy security and resilience issues, with 90% of the 570 clean hydrogen projects already under... 

AI helping reduce mining tyre downtime by up to 20%, Electra Mining Africa showcases

Demonstrated to Mining Weekly at this week’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Johannesburg were AI-enabled solutions that are taking mining tyre performance to the next level by lowering... 

Mine tyre life extension that protects environment outlined at Electra Mining Africa

The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has verified the important environmental protection benefits of opting for mine tyre life extension solutions rather than purchasing new tyres earlier... 

Multotec highlights global success as it hands over CEO baton at Electra Mining Africa

South Africa’s Multotec, whose equipment is now used to optimise recoveries and reduce cost of ownership in mineral processing plants in 100 countries on six continents, highlighted its global... 

ARM’s Motsepe emphasises importance of honesty, integrity, governance, meritocracy

The founder and chairperson of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Friday, September emphasised the importance of companies behaving in a manner that reflects integrity,... 

ARM headline earnings up 19%, dividend declared

The headline earnings of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) increased by 19% to R3 201-million in the financial year ended June 30 on mainly higher dollar platinum group... 

On-The-Air (04/09/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about Sibanye-Stillwater, hydrogen truck fleet opportunity and Northam Platinum. 

It’s been a very good year for DRDGOLD

It's been a very good year for DRDGOLD, was the opening remark of CEO Niël Pretorius about the company’s 4 839 kg gold production exceeding annual guidance and 85%-higher free cash flowing in... 

South Africa’s $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project is ‘going really well’

The $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project in South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay has been a hard slog but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mining Weekly can report the venture, for... 

South Africa’s minerals future to be explored by emerging researchers on October 2

At a time when calls are being made for South Africa to modernise its mining sector, emerging researchers will on October 2 have a next-generation platform to explore the future of the minerals... 

Government-Business Partnership must ensure that it delivers maximum growth at pace

There must be no delay in the detailed delivery of plans and metrics for each of the focal areas of the third phase of the Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs. On progress and... 

New-phase R60bn capex programme announced by Impala Platinum

A big part of Impala Platinum is focused on the future and on developing future strengths and competitive positioning, Implats CEO Nico Muller outlined on Thursday, September 3, when this... 

Implats generates R22bn free cash, returns R17bn to shareholders

Superb mining and processing delivery, increased refined production, higher sales volumes and a significant recovery in precious and base metal pricing drove substantial growth in profitability,... 

Two new projects win Sibanye-Stillwater thumbs up

Burnstone gold project in South Africa and Mount Lyell copper/gold/silver project in Tasmania, both considerably infrastructured with near-term revival outlooks, have been approved by Johannesburg... 

Sibanye-Stillwater earnings rocket 111%, R5.7bn dividend declared

Platinum group metals (PGM) and gold mining company Sibanye-Stillwater achieved an exceptional half-year financial performance, with record revenue up 65% at R90-billion and adjusted earnings... 

Six-million-ounce platinum demand opportunity from hydrogen truck fleets

If a 20% global truck fleet share can be secured at current or near current platinum loading, there is a six-million-ounce platinum opportunity from a demand perspective, according to Valterra... 

Harmony very optimistic about adding additional surface gold production

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed gold and copper mining company Harmony is very optimistic about adding additional surface gold production from its surface retreatment operation options in the... 

Eland mine heading for complete greenness, Northam Platinum highlights

Northam Platinum is looking to establish the Eland mine as South Africa’s first platinum group metals (PGMs) mine operating solely on renewable energy. In addition, Eland is water positive, and the... 

On-The-Air (28/08/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about CSIR digital rock-sounding technology; the launch of Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs and the future of South Africa’s minerals industry. 

Northam Platinum’s operating profit soars 293%, record cash dividend declared

The operating profit of platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome mining company Northam Platinum increased by more than 293% in its 2026 financial year (FY26), the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 

The growth potential of mining, agriculture, tourism should be realised to the full

The economic potential that the South African mining sector possesses is considerable and can be realised to the full if red tape is cut. Agriculture has also proved itself as a sector that can... 

Making the right connections

  As Southern Africa’s largest trade show across the mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power and transport industries, Electra Mining Africa 2026 is once again providing visitors with... 

Harmony’s underground gold mines producing at 38% free cash margin

In financial year 2026 (FY26), Mponeng and Moab Khotsong, the high-grade South African underground operations of Harmony Gold, produced 15 t at 9 g/t with a 38% free cash flow margin. Mponeng, the... 

DRDGOLD hoping new technology will improve gold recovery

DRDGOLD is excited about the up-flow reactor, which is showing good promise, DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius responded when questioned by Mining Weekly on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 

Harmony’s free cash flow rockets 54% to record R17bn

The operating free cash flow of gold and copper mining company Harmony increased by 54% to a record R17 148-million on higher average gold price received and copper sales from the CSA mine... 

Exxaro driving modernisation, reviewing what mine of future could look like

South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is reviewing what the mine of the future could look like amid a modernisation drive, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara pointed out in response to Mining Weekly during a media... 

CSIR tests digital rock-sounding technology at Harmony Gold’s Mponeng mine

South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through the Mandela Mining Precinct's advanced orebody knowledge programme, has completed an underground proof-of-concept field... 

Palladium demand support may emerge from zero-emission review, Heraeus reports

The UK’s review of its zero-emission vehicle mandate could provide some support to automotive palladium demand if manufacturers are given greater flexibility over the pace of battery electric... 

Minerals Council hails launch of partnership to unlock growth, jobs, confidence

Minerals Council South Africa has responded exceedingly positively to the launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership for Growth and... 

On-The-Air (21/08/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about a R100-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project; renewable energy and manganese mining and gold from old mine dumps. 

AI helping to develop alloys for use in new applications, Valterra Platinum reports

Can you use AI to find new markets for platinum group metals (PGMs)? “The simple answer is yes,” was the reply of Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller to Mining Weekly during the latest media... 

ARM highlights value of Bokoni platinum project, restart of nickel mine

Bokoni and Nkomati are two of African Rainbow Minerals’ (ARM’s) 100%-owned flagship projects that are poised to unlock significant long-term value for ARM and its shareholders, ARM CEO Phillip... 

Pulling out all the stops to generate renewable energy is the way to go

The case for maximum renewable energy generation is growing increasingly strong as the shield that renewables provide against rising costs and stability risks is enlarging. Moreover, renewables are... 

Exxaro wants energy, future metals to be more than half of group earnings by 2030

Exxaro wants its growing energy and future-facing metals businesses to account for more than half of group earnings by 2030. “This is the business we are building for tomorrow,” Exxaro CEO Ben...