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Power pricing predictability reached for Glencore-Merafe ferrochrome smelter
By: Martin Creamer 19th December 2023 The application of State electricity utility Eskom for a six-year negotiated pricing agreement for the Glencore-Merafe ferrochrome smelter... →
PPC hands over Phase 1 of borehole project in Madibeng
14th December 2023 PPC formally handed over Phase 1 of its project to rehabilitate nine boreholes in villages close to its Beestekraal quarry, within the Madibeng... →
Bold, decisive and urgent reform needed to save the steel sector
8th December 2023 In the last week a lot has been reported into assessing the likely impact the potential closure of ArcelorMittal SA’s operations in Newcastle and... →
NUMSA condemns UNICA Iron and Steel for defending an alleged sexual pervert in the workplace
6th December 2023 The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) condemns the management of UNICA Iron and Steel, for defending an alleged sexual pervert... →
Eskom, Sasol pollution harms children, government studies find
By: Bloomberg 6th December 2023 Two studies ordered by South Africa’s government into the impact of air pollution on community and child health showed emission limits it imposed... →
ArcelorMittal’s Christmas retrenchment announcement shocks – Solidarity
28th November 2023 Solidarity noted with shock ArcelorMittal SA’s announcement that its board and management decided to close three long steel plants. The decision... →
Manganese positioning South Africa for entry into huge new energy markets 
By: Martin Creamer 28th November 2023 Manganese mining company Jupiter Mines has produced a 99.9% pure sample of high purity manganese sulphate monohvdrate (HPMSM) using the Northern... →
3 500 jobs at risk as ArcelorMittal mulls closure of longs units at Newcastle, Vereeniging 
By: Terence Creamer 28th November 2023 Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa has indicated that it may close its long-products business, which could result in the loss of 3 500... →
