Utilization of geothermal energy to produce green hydrogen
A momentous project spearheaded by the Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) aims to revolutionize energy
Read more
FEATURED
Steel’s sustainable journey unveiled, worldsteel.com
The world relies heavily on steel, a vital component touching various sectors, yet its production contributes substantially to CO₂ emissions.
Read more
Carbon regime add uncertainty to lithium costs
The advent of carbon pricing has the potential to accelerate cost increases for Lithium producers. Lithium mining, concentrating and conversion
Read more
Tin price renewed stabilisation at around $25,000
LME tin price renewed stabilisation at around $25,000 post-festive season reflects easing short selling pressure and high warrant cancellations, with
Read more
Sibanye Stillwater operating guidance for 2023
Mined 2E PGM production at the US PGM operations is forecast to be between 420,000 2Eoz and 430,000 2Eoz, with
Read more
SA’s rail and port network causes significant losses of revenue for mining
The state of South Africa’s rail and port network is resulting in significant losses of revenue for many sectors of
Read more
Platinum: Higher output from SA and Zimbabwe, declines in Russia and North America
Refined platinum supply edged 1% (+12 koz) higher year-on-year to 1,402 koz in Q3’23. This was primarily due to higher
Read more
Breakthrough technologies for the energy transition
The scale of the opportunity for low-carbon technologies is mind-boggling. Eliminating emissions from a global energy system that today is
Read more
Platinum markets to remain in deficit, further depleting above ground stocks
Some themes that have characterised the past couple of years are expected to continue into 2024. Supply is expected to
Read more
PGMs continue to expand as new applications are discovered
The recent announcement that a new ruthenium-based catalyst has been developed to reduce reliance on iridium in proton exchange membrane
Read more
Rio Tinto progresses Rhodes Ridge to next study phase
PERTH, Australia- Rio Tinto has approved a $77 million (A$110 million) pre-feasibility study (PFS) to progress development of the Rhodes
Read more
Nornickel expects palladium and platinum shortage to widen this year
In its recent research report released last week, Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel, said that
Read more
Eramet launches pilot for direct extraction of geothermal lithium
French miner Eramet said today that the company and its partner Électricité de Strasbourg (ÉS) inaugurate a pilot unit for
Read more
Platinum Quarterly forecasts deficit of 353 koz for 2024
Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the third quarter of 2023. It also includes a revised estimate for full-year 2023
Read more
Rio Tinto partners with Aymium to trial renewable biocarbon product
MONTREAL – Rio Tinto and Aymium have partnered to develop and trial a renewable biocarbon product for use as an
Read more
Copper mine production increases by approximately 1.1%
Based on preliminary data from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), global refined copper balance in 9M 2023 indicates an
Read more
Wood Mackenzie: A major setback for nuclear power
The decision to cancel the first small modular reactor planned in the US is a blow to hopes of a
Read more
Sibanye-Stillwater profit drops in Q3, due challenging economic environment
Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that production from its gold operations in South Africa (including DRDGOLD) was 197,663 oz in Q3 2023,
Read more
Steel demand in developing economies will grow in 2023 and 2024
Steel demand dynamics in emerging and developing economies continue to diverge, with developing Asia excluding China remaining resilient to global
Read more
Automotive hydrogen to create demand for 5m ounces of PGMs
Johannesburg – The development of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa took an important step forward with the collaboration
Read more
Steel demand in developed economies to contract by 1.8% in 2023
Steel demand in developed economies is expected to contract by 1.8% in 2023 after falling by 6.4% in 2022, with
Read more
Glencore production guidance unchanged, except for nickel and ferrochrome
Glencore Chief Executive Officer, Gary Nagle says he is pleased to report a solid production performance from our underlying base
Read more
Rio Tinto and Prysmian partner on energy transition
CHICAGO – Rio Tinto and cable solution provider Prysmian are partnering to build a more sustainable North American supply chain
Read more
worldsteel Short Range Outlook for 2023 and 2024
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released an update of the Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2023 and 2024. worldsteel
Read more
Sibanye-Stillwater to restructure four shafts at its SA PGM operations
Johannesburg: Sibanye-Stillwater will enter into consultations in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (S189)
Read more
Towards carbon neutrality in mining
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability
Read more
BHP’s copper production up 11% in Q3, iron ore down 3%
Global giant BHP has announced that in the September 2023 quarter, its total copper production increased by 11% year-over-year to
Read more
Interchangeability of platinum and palladium for growing hydrogen economy
Platinum is expected to transition into a supply deficit from 2023, with consecutive supply/demand shortfalls being sustained through to 2027
Read more
RIO TINTO announces Q3 2023 operational highlights
Pilbara operations produced 83.5 million tonnes (100% basis) in the third quarter, 1% lower than the corresponding period of 2022.
Read more
SA’s mining sector down 2.5% in August; mineral sales down 16.1%
Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has reported that the domestic mining production decreased by 2.5% year-on-year in August 2023. StatsSA said
Read more