Paul Dunne
Paul Dunne is a senior executive in the South African platinum mining sector. He holds a leadership position at Northam Platinum, one of the country's major producers of platinum-group metals. Dunne's role involves overseeing strategic initiatives related to the company's mining operations and its engagement with emerging markets for PGMs, including the hydrogen economy and fuel cell technologies. His work focuses on positioning Northam to capitalise on the growing demand for platinum and iridium in green hydrogen production and decarbonisation efforts. Dunne has been involved in discussions and partnerships with automotive manufacturers and energy companies, including collaborations with firms such as Mitsubishi, Toyota and Sasol, which are exploring hydrogen fuel cell applications. He has also engaged with government and industry stakeholders on the development of South Africa's hydrogen economy, a priority area for President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration. Dunne's expertise spans mining operations, market development and the strategic positioning of PGMs in the global energy transition. His leadership comes at a time when South Africa is seeking to leverage its dominant position in platinum-group metals to secure a role in the renewable energy and electric vehicle supply chains. Dunne's career reflects the evolving priorities of the South African mining industry as it adapts to shifting demand patterns and the decarbonisation agenda.
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Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council 
By: Martin Creamer 28th May 2026 The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively,... →
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
By: Martin Creamer 27th May 2026 There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments,... →
Bullish hydrogen sentiment re-surfaces at vibrant PGMs Industry Day
By: Martin Creamer 19th March 2026 Bullish hydrogen sentiment re-surfaced at the PGMs Industry Day on Thursday, March 19. “I’m actually pretty bullish on hydrogen,” said... →
Positive signs of upcoming mining law reform, PGMs Industry Day hears
By: Martin Creamer 19th March 2026 Minerals Council South Africa is seeing positive signals from government as it awaits the second draft of South Africa’s proposed Mineral Resources... →
China’s ‘encouraging’ hydrogen progress witnessed first-hand by Northam Platinum
By: Martin Creamer 2nd March 2026 The ‘encouraging’ recent developments of the hydrogen economy in China have been witnessed first-hand by South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGM)... →
Consensus is broadening that robust platinum pricing will continue, Northam reports
By: Martin Creamer 27th February 2026 The broadening market consensus is that supply and demand fundamentals will continue to support robust pricing for platinum, and this, together... →
Northam Platinum declares record interim cash dividend of R2.8bn
By: Martin Creamer 27th February 2026 Platinum group metals (PGMs) company Northam Platinum on Friday declared a record interim cash dividend of R2.8-billion from income reserves. For... →
Strong multi-year commodity period on way, Minerals Council president says at Indaba
By: Martin Creamer 9th February 2026 A strong sustained positive commodity cycle is on the way, and South Africa should go all out to take full advantage of it for the benefit of South... →
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