Martin Creamer
Martin Creamer is Creamer Media Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
Solar power generation poised to save Harmony Gold R3.6bn
7th November 2023 Gold-mining company Harmony estimates that it will achieve total cumulative net present value savings of R3.6-billion from its three solar power... →
World will stop without copper but price not reflecting upcoming needs
6th November 2023 Copper and zinc mine development company Orion Minerals is well placed to take advantage of the projected copper shortfall in the second half of... →
Barrick’s Bristow spotlights obsessive dismissal of long-term nature of mining
3rd November 2023 The current global metals and minerals environment is reminiscent of 2015, when the mining industry stalled after a very good run – compounded this... →
South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue – Menar
3rd November 2023 South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue, says Vuslat Bayoglu, the MD of Menar, a private investment company with an actively... →
Well done to GIZ for highlighting community development within green hydrogen space
3rd November 2023 Up to now, the green hydrogen space has been heavily concentrated at the big end of things. But that could now change because of the availability... →
Sibanye-Stillwater continuing to assess operational positioning
2nd November 2023 With the global macroeconomic environment remaining challenging, Sibanye-Stillwater is continuing to assess the positioning of its operations for... →
Potash presenting BHP with exciting growth path, CEO tells AGM
1st November 2023 Johannesburg-listed diversified mining major BHP has an exciting growth path ahead in potash used in fertilisers essential for food security and... →
Implats implementing mitigating response to current PGMs price weakness
31st October 2023 Platinum group metals (PGM) mining and marketing company Implats is implementing a comprehensive operational and expenditure response to mitigate... →
Orion advancing towards operational commencement at Prieska in Northern Cape
31st October 2023 Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed Orion Minerals has continued its transition to mine developer and operator at the Prieska copper/zinc mine in South... →
Full-year Glencore production guidance remains largely in line
30th October 2023 Full-year 2023 production guidance of London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company Glencore remains largely in line... →
Anglo, Arc agree $90m Zambia exploration joint venture
27th October 2023 London Aim-listed Arc Minerals on Friday closed out a joint venture (JV) agreement with Anglo American in a deal worth $90-million. Parties have... →
Finland may be site of Anglo’s next greenfield mining project
27th October 2023 Sakatti, with its metal concentrations of platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, nickel, cobalt, and others, may be the site of the next greenfield... →
South32 continuing to investigate reducing Hillside Aluminium’s emissions intensity
26th October 2023 The long-term energy transition solutions on which South32 is focused are renewable energy and electrification. The Sydney-, Johannesburg- and... →
Anglo carbon emissions cut by transition to 100% renewables in South America
25th October 2023 The transition of Anglo American to 100% renewable electricity supply across its South America operations has helped the London- and... →
DRDGOLD reports 5% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production
25th October 2023 A 5% increase in quarter-on-quarter gold production was reported by Johannesburg- and New York-listed surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD on... →
Anglo: copper production up, rough diamond production down
24th October 2023 The copper production of diversified mining company Anglo American increased by 42% in the third quarter owing to the ramping up of the new... →
Anglo’s Kumba achieves iron-ore prices above benchmark in third quarter
24th October 2023 Iron-ore prices strengthened during the third quarter of this year despite a 7% increase in global iron-ore supply and thin steel mill margins.... →
Anglo Platinum reports higher PGM sales volumes but much lower prices
24th October 2023 Anglo American Platinum on Tuesday reported an increase in the sales volumes of platinum group metals (PGMs) from production, excluding trading, in... →
Merafe reports 21% lower ferrochrome production in first nine months
20th October 2023 Third-quarter attributable ferrochrome production of Merafe Resources from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture was 40 000 t, which resulted in a... →
Anglo's Envusa applies to trade 520 MW of green electricity with seven operations
19th October 2023 Renewables company Envusa Energy, which is owned jointly by Anglo American in partnership with EDF Renewables, this week lodged an application for... →
Implats board recommends broader category of financial recipients ahead of AGM
18th October 2023 Identified for approval at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) of Implats is the accommodation of a broader category of financial recipients... →
South African metals group awarded joint venture copper/cobalt slag project in Zambia
17th October 2023 A diversified South African metals processing business that has expanded into Africa, on Tuesday announced that it had been awarded a copper slag... →
Tharisa extends out Karo platinum project commissioning timeline by 12 months
17th October 2023 The continued weakening of platinum group metal (PGM) prices and macroeconomics have resulted in the Karo platinum project timeline for... →
Minerals Council South Africa highlights green hydrogen economy’s forward momentum
16th October 2023 The world over, green hydrogen is being recognised as the most effective route towards combating the climate crisis in the most holistic way... →
R1bn solar energy project on track to supply Tharisa mine by end 2024
13th October 2023 The R1-billion solar project being developed by Chariot Transitional Power and Total Eren in North West province is on track as planned to be... →
Americans, Australians partner to build out, scale up global green hydrogen ecosystem
12th October 2023 Building out and scaling up a global green hydrogen ecosystem collaboratively is at the heart of an American-Australian business partnership... →
Anglo, Mitsubishi collaborate to create copper with demonstrably strong provenance credentials
12th October 2023 London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining company Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Materials... →
Innovative copper, cobalt tailings treatment ‘encouraging’ – Jubilee
11th October 2023 The technical team of the JSE AltX- and Aim-listed Jubilee Metals Group is innovating a waste leach circuit for the treatment of copper and cobalt... →
Copper 360 mining school attracting international partner attention
10th October 2023 Copper 360’s mining school in the Northern Cape is attracting attention from international mining schools and global agencies wanting to partner... →
Essential integration of mining with circular economy highlighted at FT Mining Summit
9th October 2023 Circularity is already practised at many mine sites, which use circular principles to reduce waste and conserve water. But to achieve full... →
Approving outstanding permits could shift economy in 12-18 months, says Mzila Mthenjane
6th October 2023 If the 5 066 outstanding mining and exploration permits were approved, South Africa could begin to see a shift in the economy within 12 to 18... →
South Africa definitely under-explored, has extraordinary untapped potential – Anglo
5th October 2023 South Africa, with its incredible minerals endowment and extraordinary untapped potential, is definitely under-explored, Anglo American CEO Duncan... →
Emeralds, rubies continuing to give Southern Africa exceptional gemstone hues
3rd October 2023 The emerald green of Zambia and the ruby red of Mozambique are continuing to give exceptional gemstone hues to Southern Africa, Mining Weekly can... →
Fourth-quarter ferrochrome price slightly up
2nd October 2023 The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the fourth quarter of 2023 is $1.53/lb, 1.32% up on the third quarter of 2023, Merafe Resources... →
Southern Palladium submits mining right application for Bengwenyama project
2nd October 2023 Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) development company Southern Palladium has submitted a mining right application for... →
Commodities: Hope for best, prepare for worst – Macquarie
29th September 2023 It is too early to expect the start of a new sustaining upcycle for commodities, Macquarie states in its latest quarterly outlook for global... →
Malawi gov't sets innovative permitting example by working alongside mining company
28th September 2023 On the face of it, South Africa could do a lot more to speed up critical minerals mining development in South Africa. An example of doing so that... →
South Africa’s manganese mastery putting country in pole position for green transition
27th September 2023 Close to half a century of local manganese mastery by Manganese Metal Co of Mpumalanga is placing South Africa – a manganese mining and refining... →
Recycling can leverage Glencore’s strong position in metal marketing – Morgan Stanley
26th September 2023 Although Glencore’s earnings contributions from recycling activities are not material at this stage, the growth potential to the diversified mining... →
Bell placing strong new emphasis on underground mining equipment advance
22nd September 2023 With a legacy spanning decades and a reputation for pioneering advancements, South Africa’s Bell Equipment is now placing strong new emphasis on... →
Clean energy on way to platinum mines from R2.5bn solar project in North West
19th September 2023 Platinum mines operated by Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) will be on the receiving... →
