Copper’s critical role in achieving net zero
According to Wood Mackenzie the road to zero carbon will see an extraordinary build-out of low-carbon electric vehicles (EVs) and
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The investment dilemma of African mining
The conflict between the desire to reduce emissions while also hampering the production of metals required to achieve zero carbon
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Decarbonisation of recycled aluminium melting
Reverb or secondary melting furnaces are an effective way to achieve a global circular economy for aluminium supply. The recycling
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Platinum-for-palladium substitution
Global vehicle production remains below pre-pandemic levels, yet platinum automotive demand is growing. In 2022, platinum automotive demand rose 12
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Zinc supports clean energy technologies from solar to wind
Renewables play a key role in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) towards a low-carbon, sustainable and socially inclusive future.
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Refined platinum production in 2022 fell 11% with SA falling 15%
Refined mine production in 2022 fell 11% (-717 koz) year-on-year to 5,579 koz. While the release of around 400 koz
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Platinum fourth quarter market review for 2022
During the fourth quarter 2022, the global economy surprised to the upside, remaining stronger than expected. Growth rates for the
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2023 outlook: Platinum supply restricted by electricity shortages in SA
Whil The forecast deficit for 2023 (-556 koz) is deeper than projected in Q3’22 Platinum Quarterly, primarily on the identification
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Energy transition is mineral intensive, requiring focus on sustainability
As the technological solutions needed to combat climate change are scaled up, there is a growing emphasis on the need
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Is copper mining as environmentally friendly as miners claim?
The transition to green energy is crucial for the future health of the planet. But it requires vast amounts of
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Platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023
After two years of significant surpluses the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023. The
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Ten largest gold mining companies in the world in 2022
These world’s top 10 largest gold mining companies are based on their production figures reported for 2022 calendar year. Newmont’s
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White House’s 200% tariffs imposed on Russian aluminium
The American president has declared 200% tariffs on aluminium and derivative aluminium from Russia, starting on the 10th March 2023.
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Nord Stream blast to end in multi-billion dollar arbitration claims?
The attack last September on the Nord Stream gas pipeline system, which runs for about 750 miles from Russia to
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Hydrogen to enable growth in platinum-based fuel cell electric vehicles
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies recently announced their decision to create a joint venture to develop a network of more than
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Galvanized steel comes into its own in the mining industry
Galvanized steel plays a critical role in infrastructure in the mining industry. This ranges from steel shaft structures (buntons, station
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Interview confirms the government and its ANC cronies are criminals
In an interview with e.tv aired on Tuesday, 21 February, outgoing Eskom CEO André De Ruyter said it appeared Cabinet
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Global tin production output remains unchanged in 2022
2022 saw refined tin production remain steady from the previous year. However, performance varied from company to company. Yunnan Tin
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Top 5 Trends for the metal working industry in 2023
As metalworking industries develop, so do associated industries and products. One such industry is abrasive manufacturers, and it is expected
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Demand for platinum in 2023 to be the second strongest year on record
This year is forecast to be the second strongest year for industrial platinum demand on record, despite the challenging economic
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USGS: Global rare earths production up 3.4% in 2022, China leaps 25%
According to preliminary data released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), global rare earth minerals (REE) mine production in 2022
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Uncertainty sets the tone for the oil markets in 2023
In Wood Mackenzie’s latest economic outlook, we expect some key economies to enter recession and the global economy to slump
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2022: Gold and palladium winners silver and platinum lagged behind
Despite a strong start in the first quarter of 2022, last year proved to be a consolidation period for the
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Fuel cell electric vehicle market buoying prospects for platinum
The fuel cell electric vehicle market is developing as manufacturers eye growth, buoying the prospects for related platinum demand Next
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Red metal’s critical role in achieving net zero
The road to zero carbon will see an extraordinary build-out of low-carbon electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable power-generating capacity. And
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Soaring fossil fuel prices are a threat to energy transition
The crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most significant shock to world energy markets since the 1970s.
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Energy trilemma – affordability, security and sustainability
The Year of the Tiger was marked by three major paradigm shifts; the commencement of war in mainland Europe, the
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Soaring fossil fuel prices are a threat to energy transition
The crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most significant shock to world energy markets since the 1970s.
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StatsSA: Mining sector contracts 9% in November as PGM and iron ore production down
Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has said the domestic mining production decreased by 9.0% year-on-year in November 2022. StatsSA said that
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SEIFSA: Eskom cannot provide sufficient electricity to its customers
SEIFSA Chief Operating Officer Tafadzwa Chibanguza notes with grave disappointment the significantly above inflation tariff increase granted by the National
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