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Global energy demand up 1.3% in 2025, electricity demand up by 3% – IEA
20th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, which is slightly below the preceding decade’s average of 1.4% and significantly lower than in 2024, while global electricity demand increased by... 


Coal stockpiles in China
China revives coal-to-gas projects as energy security frays
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

A high-profile Chinese coal-to-gas venture that lay dormant for over a decade is set to launch this year, as part of a wave of investments that will allow Beijing to mitigate threats to fuel supply... 


BHP's McArthur coal mine
BHP begins review to rank unprofitable Australian coal mines
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Australia-headquartered BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development have launched a review process to rank the financial health of their coal mines and assets in Queensland after raising concerns about... 


One of AMSA's steelmaking plants
South Africa steel needs demand not belligerence, regulator says
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

The key to rescuing South Africa’s ailing steel industry, in which a unit of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is feuding with smaller competitors, is by growing demand rather than fixating on... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Nersa aims to decide on Eskom’s 62c/kWh ferrochrome tariff offer by end of June
Nersa aims to decide on Eskom’s 62c/kWh ferrochrome tariff offer by end of June
16th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed that it received an application from Eskom on April 10 in relation to a 62c/kWh tariff offer for the ferrochrome sector and has... 


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German, South African organisations launch project to support workers in the energy transition
15th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

German political foundation Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa (FES SA), in partnership with the South African nonprofit organisation (NPO) the Sam Tambani Research Institute (SATRI), on April... 


Platinum group metals' production surge.
PGMs, China’s stockpiling spur mining production leap, Minerals Council reports
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


BHP global generative exploration head Dr Cam McCuaig.
Exploration workshop sessions initiated in Africa by BHP
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Equipment in use at a South African manganese mining operation
South Africa's mining production up 9.7% y/y in Feb
14th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that the country's mining production increased by 9.7% year-on-year in February, with platinum group metals (PGMs), chromium ore, manganese ore and... 


Salungano CEO Robinson Ramaite 
Ramaite to remain Salungano CEO until March 2027
14th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed investment group Salungano Group's board has resolved that CEO Robinson Ramaite should remain CEO until March 31, 2027, saying the decision was made after consideration of the current... 


Kestrel mine, in Queensland
Yancoal Australia inks $2.4bn deal to acquire Kestrel coking coal mine
14th April 2026 By: Reuters

Yancoal Australia said on Tuesday it has entered a deal to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel coking coal mine in Queensland for up to $2.4-billion - a move that strengthens its position as one of... 


Coal mine site with worker in Colombia
Federal investment continues to transform US coal communities
14th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The US Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) issued $134-million in funding in the 2026 financial year, through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic... 


Iron-ore
China imports more iron-ore, coal in Q1, but less copper
14th April 2026 By: Reuters

As a key driver of various commodity market trends and pricing, China’s imports of iron-ore, copper and coal for March and the first quarter of the year varied. According to customs data cited by... 


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Creamer Media consolidates global resources coverage under Mining Weekly International banner
13th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly has launched a new daily email newsletter and related webpage to consolidate its global resources coverage under the Mining Weekly International banner. Each weekday,... 


Coal at Talga mine
Iran conflict and spinoff effects are keeping coal prices higher
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy prices, including coal, have been increasing on the back of intensifying geopolitical risk in the Middle East since the end of February. Research agency BMI reports Newcastle thermal coal... 


A coal stockpile
Commission gives its approval for GHN's proposed acquisition of the Goedehoop North Colliery
10th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Competition Commission has given its approval for the proposed acquisition by GHN Resources of the Goedehoop North Colliery, in Mpumalanga, from Thungela Resources subsidiary Thungela... 


Pan African Resources Evader solar farm.
Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Eskom and ferrochrome producers strike 62c/kWh deal, with Nersa process to follow
Eskom and ferrochrome producers strike 62c/kWh deal, with Nersa process to follow
10th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity utility Eskom has announced the conclusion of a much-anticipated 62c/kWh electricity tariff deal with ferrochrome producers Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture and Samancor Chrome. The... 


Australia's Whitehaven secures $600m loan
Australia's Whitehaven secures $600m loan
10th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal said on Friday it had secured $600-million in new bank financing to repay part of its existing $1.1-billion acquisition loan tied to its purchase of BHP's Queensland... 


Fashback to 16 December 2011's thrust by then Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll to put platinum-based hydrogen on the map.
Laxity has left South Africans without the energy jobs platinum can provide
2nd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Eskom Group CE Dan Marokane and Exxaro CEO Ben Magara
Future of Matla mine, power station secured as Exxaro, Eskom ink CSA to 2043
2nd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources and State-owned Eskom have signed a new long-term coal supply agreement (CSA), securing the continued supply of coal from Exxaro’s Matla mine... 


A haul truck in operation at an iron-ore mine
Iron-ore at three-week low as shrinking steel margins, slow demand weigh
2nd April 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices slid to their lowest in nearly three weeks on Thursday, pressured by shrinking steel margins and faltering demand following the completion of pre-holiday restocking in top... 


Rail cars with coal
Glencore poised to benefit from Newcastle coal price surge and some gas-to-coal switching
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Glencore is set to benefit from Newcastle coal prices trending above $165/t since the US and Israel’s conflict started with Iran on February 28. The coal price currently exceeds... 


CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI, Coaltech launch HELE CFB Localisation Programme
CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI, Coaltech launch HELE CFB Localisation Programme
1st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), State-owned power utility Eskom, the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the Coaltech Research Association... 


A close-up image of mined coal
Coal India's sales rise for first time in six months on gas crunch, summer demand
1st April 2026 By: Reuters

Coal India's sales in March grew for the first time in six months, the company said on Wednesday, indicating a ramp-up in coal stocks ahead of peak summer amid a shortfall in gas supply due to the... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Optimistic of ‘workable’ tariff solution, Glencore Merafe agrees to week-long Section 189 extension
Optimistic of ‘workable’ tariff solution, Glencore Merafe agrees to week-long Section 189 extension
31st March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture has agreed to again delay a retrenchment process under way at its ferrochrome smelters after Eskom formally requested an extension to conclude internal governance... 


Coal India unit Central Mine Planning valued at $1.3bn in muted debut
Coal India unit Central Mine Planning valued at $1.3bn in muted debut
31st March 2026 By: Reuters

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute a unit of state-run Coal India, made a tepid trading debut on Monday, pressured by broader market weakness tied to the month-long Middle East conflict and... 


Ferroglobe smelter
Ferroglobe may halt operations if not afforded reduced electricity tariffs
30th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Silicon metal and ferroalloys producer Ferroglobe South Africa has warned that it may be forced to stop operations at all its facilities owing to a prolonged and unprecedented escalation in... 


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