Minerals Council pins hopes for turnaround on Eskom
THE Minerals Council of South Africa is looking for a stabilisation in the country’s mining industry ahead of a possible turnaround this but it...
TFR forecasts 48Mt coal deliveries for 2023/24 financial year
TRANSNET last week forecast railed export coal to Richards Bay of 48 million tons (Mt) for the 12 months ended March 31 compared to...
Conversation about coal’s future is at a critical juncture
IN the dialogue on energy sustainability, coal often finds itself at the centre of a contentious debate. As economies navigate the intricacies of climate...
Glencore, BHP output declines put supply deficit back on radar
GLENCORE'S fourth quarter and full year production report sprung few surprises with year-on-year declines registered in copper, nickel and zinc.
A portion of Glencore's lower...
SA Govt unveils winning bidder for minerals cadastre
SOUTH Africa's depatment of mineral resources and energy on Wednesday announced it had appointed a consortium of three private companies to build a new...
Base says talks to lift Toliara suspension to resume
BASE Resources said finalising its Toliara project had become a priority for the Madagascar government following elections in the African island nation.
Commenting in its...
South32 reports aluminium build at congested Richards Bay
SOUTH32 said port congestion at Richards Bay had contributed towards a $275m working capital build at the midpoint of its 2024 financial year.
Commenting in...
ICCM members commit not to mine near world heritage sites
THE International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) earlier this week said that its members would stay away from exploration-related activities at world heritage...
Mantashe says minerals cadastre to be announced “this week”
MINES minister Gwede Mantashe has set a new delivery date for South Africa's much-delayed minerals cadastre, saying today it would be unveiled as early...
Kenmare says restocking to drive ilmenite despite soft Q1 price
KENMARE, the UK listed mineral sands miner, forecast strong demand for its products this year but acknowledged prices for first quarter shipments were weaker.
Kenmare...