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
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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.
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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
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The potential of carbon costs in metal and mining industries
Paris Agreement are set to have far-reaching and material implications for the long-term corporate strategies of every player in the
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Hydrogen use in zinc fuming processes
Zinc mining contributes 20% of the total CO2 emissions in the zinc value chain – mostly from electricity consumption during
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Hydrogen as a replacement fuel in iron and steelmaking
In iron and steel production, 93% of emissions originate from the smelting process, which includes the use of blast furnaces,
Read moreIs hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining?
In the metals and mining industry, the top contributors to CO2 emissions are smelting and refining processes. To date, much
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Rio Tinto sells more iron ore in Q3, guidance unchanged
Rio Tinto has announced that in Q3 2023, Pilbara iron ore shipments totalled 83.9 million tonnes (Q3 2022: 82.9 million
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How clean is the nickel and lithium in a battery?
The production of lithium (Li) and nickel (Ni), two key raw materials for batteries, can produce vastly different emissions profiles.
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PLATINUM: Gigawatt growth
Electrolyser capacity is ramping up as both production and deployment expand in response to growth in demand for green hydrogen.
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Six factors shaping the lithium market
Soaring demand from electric vehicle (EV) uptake saw lithium prices spike in 2022, before falling back at the start of
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Global lithium production to catch up with demand soon
In its recent research report, the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) said that lithium prices
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Automotive demand for platinum to reach its highest level since 2017
A platinum deficit of over one million ounces is now forecast for 2023. Strong automotive demand growth is a key
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Urgent need to reform South Africa’s electricity sector
The generation, transmission, and a large percentage of the distribution of electricity in SA is currently carried out by Eskom,
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Copper now classified as US critical mineral, and rightly so
The global copper market is approaching an inflection point. On one hand, as one of the most widely used metals
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Cutting gas leakage becomes a policy priority
Projections that the global consumption of natural gas will continue to grow underline the urgency of reducing its associated greenhouse
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Mining industry risks another lost decade
Now faced with the formidable challenge of supplying enough minerals for the global energy transition, the industry has to dig
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Strong gas demand raises questions over emissions
“Eighty per cent of success is just showing up,” the saying goes, and it is often true when it comes
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Platinum Market to reach record 1-million ounce deficit in 2023
The platinum market has been fairly dull through most of 2023 as prices trade in a broad $100 range between
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Powering down: lithium battery supply exceeds demand
Demand is growing for lithium-ion batteries to serve electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems. However, thanks to aggressive manufacturing
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Barrick’s growth projects to drive value with 30% rise in production
TORONTO – With the potential embedded in its growth project portfolio, Barrick plans to double its copper production by the
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Hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas in copper and zinc processes
In copper mining operations, 22% of emissions come from consumption in loading and hauling activities, and 10% is attributed to
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Refractory failure: Understanding common causes and preventive measures
Refractories are the backbone of high temperature industries, necessary to ensure equipment efficiency and safe operation. They are responsible for
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BRICS: South Africa should think big and establish a gold-backed currency
South Africa joined Brazil, Russia, India, and China in the “BRICS” co-operative alliance, with more members potentially to be added
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Impala Platinum publishes consolidated annual results for the FY 2023
Enhanced operational flexibility, resilience and disciplined execution enabled Implats to successfully navigate a series of domestic and regional challenges, which
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Hydrogen as a replacement fuel in steelmaking and alumina refining
In iron and steel production, 93% of emissions originate from the smelting process, which includes the use of blast furnaces,
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Hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining
In the metals and mining industry, the top contributors to CO2 emissions are smelting and refining processes. To date, much
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ARM decline in earnings due to low commodity prices, lower production and sales
African Rainbow Minerals expects headline earnings for F2023 to decrease by between 18% and 27% compared to the corresponding financial
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Sibanye-Stillwater highlights “grey elephants” in its H1 2023 results
The Group financial and operating results for the six-months ended 30 June 2023 (H1 2023) reflect the challenging global macro-economic
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Merafe reports on FeCr markets, achieved profit of R1 049 million
Global stainless steel production decreased by 2%1 year-on-year during H1 2023 as growth in China and India was more than
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