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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Mining
South Africa’s mining GDP declined again in Q2
As was already evident in the high-frequency monthly data from Stats SA, real mining GDP declined for a second consecutive
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Electra Mining ‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ brings industries together
This year’s event is set to be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date with over 850
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The Minerals Council SA to play its role under a new government
Johannesburg. The consideration of a government that places the Constitution at the forefront of collaborative political and societal efforts to
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Uptick in mining M&A points to a poor pipeline of projects
As more money comes into mining, this will push dollars down to the juniors, said David Garofalo, chair and CEO
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The SA mining sector went through several trials and tribulations in 2023.
These include unprecedented electricity load-curtailment that was a particular constraint on deep-level mining in the precious metals industry, debilitating rail
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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
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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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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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South Africa’s mining sector shows first signs of recovery in April
According to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), the domestic mining production increased by 2.3% in April 2023 following 14 consecutive months
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South Africa’s mining down for thirteenth consecutive month
According to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), the domestic mining production experienced its thirteenth consecutive month of year-on-year decline, recording a
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Proposal for a merger between Glencore and Teck
Glencore plc (“Glencore”) confirms that it submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) on
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The role of African mining in the energy transition
According to Wood Mackenzie the energy transition took centre stage at Investing in African Mining Indaba, Africa’s foremost mining event,
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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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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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Mining continues to deliver best 5-year returns
JOHANNESBURG – Montauk Renewables (JSE: MKR) has claimed top spot at the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards that
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Over 30,000 visitors at this year’s Electra Mining Africa
Celebrating 50 years this year, Electra Mining Africa saw thousands of buyers and sellers coming together at the Expo Centre
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How best to apply Ex classifications to mining plants
Many mining plant operators are unsure of how their plants should be classified in terms of the Ex classifications. “Pratley
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Latest products and innovations to be launched at Electra Mining
Many local and international companies will make use of the large marketing opportunity posed by this year’s Electra Mining Africa
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Electra Mining Africa: New features, products and learning
Celebrating 50 years this year, Electra Mining Africa is pulling out all the stops to deliver an event that continues
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The US, EU and China should recognise their critical mineral status
Earlier this year, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the science agency for the United States (US) government’s Department of
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Recession would enable miners to catch up on projects
Recessions are a double-edged sword for miners and metallurgists seeking to invest in additional production capacity. On the one hand,
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2022: Unique challenge to metals and mining companies
2021 presented a unique challenge to metals and mining players; how to make sense of the disorientating price volatility, and
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Is inflation bad for miners, smelters, and refiners?
Cost inflation was a global phenomenon in 2021, and for the second year in a row will continue to affect
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South Africa’s mining sector expands 11.2% in 2021 – StatsSA says
Mining production decreased by 1,1% year-on-year in December 2021. The largest negative contributors were: gold (-15,3% and contributing -2,4 percentage
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Mining and metals: an industry at a junction
Assuming a smooth economic recovery in 2021, supply has not yet fully adjusted to a lower demand trajectory and unless
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Major miners cash big in this year’s commodity boom
The world’s top-5 western diversified miners have earned a combined $85 billion for the first half of the year, based
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SA mining industry safety record deteriorates in 2020
The Minerals Council South Africa reported 60 fatalities in 2020 compared with 51 a year earlier when the mining industry
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Orbital Sidekick Aurora satellite to help mining sector
Orbital Sidekick announced that with the upcoming launch of its newest and most powerful hyperspectral imaging satellite Aurora will help
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