PGM price underpin by investment, speculation expected to persist – Sibanye-Stillwater

The underpinning of platinum group metals (PGM) prices by investment and speculation is expected to persist for as long as the high level of macro uncertainty persists, Sibanye-Stillwater executive... 

Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 

Sibanye-Stillwater collaborates further to find new applications for platinum metals

Mining and metals company Sibanye-Stillwater and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (Necsa) on Friday announced their research collaboration to advance nuclear medicine for cancer... 

Breakthrough positions chrome as key revenue driver for Southern Palladium

Results from metallurgical test work at the Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province indicate that up to a fifth of Southern Palladium’s future revenues... 

On-The-Air (17/04/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about N Cape investment, BHP workshops and Namibia's green hydrogen breakthrough. 

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... 

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... 

The growth opportunity that energy adaptation provides must be seized

The structural change and the economic growth opportunity that the crisis in the Middle East is presenting on the energy front must be seized with both hands. Amid the financial extras that are... 

Anglo’s emission-free taxi intellectual property making its way into mining

Three years ago Mining Weekly reported on Anglo American being involved with emission-free taxis driving around the German city of Berlin and the hope was expressed that the same could be done with... 

Investors commit R105-billion-plus to Northern Cape development

South Africa’s minerals-endowed Northern Cape province has attracted more than R105-billion in investment pledges in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects, with an expected 19... 

Platinum fuel cell technology supporting humanity’s space flights

Platinum, with which South Africa is more endowed than any other country on earth, is supporting humanity’s space leaps, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) notes in its latest 60 Seconds... 

PGMs, China’s stockpiling spur mining production leap, Minerals Council reports

South Africa’s mining sector entered 2026 with robust momentum, posting notable year-on-year production gains in February largely on the back of platinum group metals (PGMs) and China’s stockpiling... 

Exploration workshop sessions initiated in Africa by BHP

A series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa are to be conducted by global mining... 

Multi-country hydrogen-based iron-ore-to-green-steel breakthrough in Namibia

A green hydrogen breakthrough in Namibia is opening the way for decarbonised steel using iron-ore of considerably lower grade. In an electrically powered hydrogen rotary kiln, 80 t of Australian... 

China's gold market importance probably growing, says precious metals analyst

China is probably growing in importance to the gold market the same way it is growing in importance to the global economy. By contrast, the hegemonic dominance of the US is continuing to... 

Hydrogen option highlighted as Middle East crisis disrupts fossil-fuel economics

South Africa’s Presidency has been advised to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels as current events may alter the economics of alternative fuel sources such as green hydrogen and green... 

On-The-Air (10/04/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen projects and rising mining renewables. 

Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 

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... 

Incentivising mineral exploration is an absolute must to ensure mining growth

The flow-through shares scheme to incentivise mineral exploration will solve our problems. Those words were flashed on to the screen at the latest Junior and Emerging Mining Desk webinar of... 

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...