Sanctions will double cost of Siberian gold deposit
Russia’s largest gold producer Polyus said on Tuesday that the cost of developing the giant Sukhoi Log gold deposit in
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Fossil-free steel is the real “green” solution
As an official definition of green steel doesn’t exist, it’s only the technology and process development that are able to
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China stops export of critical minerals to US
Last week, China banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals antimony, germanium and gallium that have extensive
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Rising energy demand, declining costs of renewables, marked as key trends driving energy sector
South Africa finds itself at the cusp of its economic rebound, and as it stages its shift towards greener and
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Automotive platinum demand to reach eight-year high in 2025
Amid economic challenges and high interest rates, vehicle production forecasts for this year have been revised downward, particularly in Europe.
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Platinum activity in Q3 2024 and outlook for full-year 2024
Platinum activity in Q3 2024 and outlook for full-year 2024This report provides an overview of supply and demand developments in
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South Africa has the potential to become a leader in green steel production
Green steel is steel that’s produced using environmentally friendly and sustainable methods. This includes: Using renewable energy sources, Reducing carbon
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Does the world need more of green steel?
Steel manufacturing produces more CO2 than any other heavy industry, comprising around 8% of total global emissions. Efforts are under
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100% renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen in Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette – Luxembourg has launched Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal), a project that targets the potential production of green hydrogen in
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October 2023 world crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.2 million tonnes (Mt)
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Rio Tinto and GravitHy to decarbonise steelmaking in Europe
LONDON – Rio Tinto has entered into definitive agreements with GravitHy, an early-stage industrial company, to help accelerate GravitHy’s steel
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Strong tailwinds will push gold producer margins to over 50%
Strong tailwinds behind the gold price will push gold producer margins to over 50%, Junior Miner Junky newsletter editor David
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HYDRO: Market developments for bauxite, alumina and aluminium metal
Adjusted EBITDA for Bauxite & Alumina increased compared to the third quarter of last year, from NOK 93 million to
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Refined tin use in 2023 down and tin use in recovery cycle
The International Tin Association (ITA) has completed its twentieth annual survey of tin users, gathering data from tin consuming companies worldwide between
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Investment demand for platinum in China goes from strength-to-strength
China Gold Coin Group (CGCG) has made history by debuting its first-ever large-size platinum investment bar during a ceremony at
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Newmont receives first battery-electric large mining truck
DENVER – Newmont announces the commissioning of its first battery-electric large mining truck at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V)
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Online condition monitoring of cement rotary kiln
When we look at the future of cement manufacturing, we see huge potential to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact
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September 2024 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.6 million tonnes (Mt)
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Platinum unlocks the hydrogen economy
Proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology uses platinum catalysts in two key applications – electrolysers and hydrogen (H2) fuel cells to
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NexGold Mining and Signal Gold to merge
TORONTO – NexGold Mining and Signal Gold have announced the two were merging. NexGold will acquire all the issued and outstanding
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Miners versus government on beneficiation of South Africa’s minerals
Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, said that the government should intervene through a range of measures to
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Steel using sector trends in 2024
Persistent weakness in global manufacturing activity. World Steel Association earlier projection of a continued recovery in global manufacturing activity in 2024
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Eskom updates on electricity availability: August to September 2024
For more than six months, South Africa has not experienced loadshedding. However, there was a decline in Eskom’s September Energy
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Pan African: The last decade and the world in which it now operates
Economically and politically, the world has been tumultuous and volatile during this time. Economically, it had to deal with challenging
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2024 outlook for mined platinum supply and recycling
The persistence of higher-for-longer interest rates, ongoing political uncertainty and ambiguity in regulation aimed at finding the most sustainable and
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Platinum: Deficit of 464 koz in Q2 2024 as investment demand shines
Platinum Quarterly has presented platinum supply and demand developments for the second quarter of 2024 and an updated forecast for
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Sibanye Stillwater: Mixed results at gold and nickel operations
Gold production from the SA gold operations of 10,703kg (344,109oz) for H1 2024 was 17% lower than for H1 2023
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August 2024 World crude steel production
Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 144.8
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Endeavour achieves commercial production at Biox Expansion and Lafigué growth projects
London – Endeavour Mining has announced that it has achieved commercial production at both its Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion in Senegal
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Geopolitical tensions: Gold can act as a flight to safety instrument
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and since then, the S&P 500 is up approximately 27.5%. Hamas attacked Israel
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