Martin Creamer
Martin Creamer is Creamer Media Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
Updated 5 hours ago South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation,... →
Newly named Cementation Africa excited about setting business on new growth path
30th June 2025 The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside... →
UK committed to fresh value-adding mining approach, says Southern African envoy
27th June 2025 The UK government is promising Africa a fresh in-Africa value-adding approach to the mining and minerals development it will be going all out to... →
China sees pleasing Africa as form of insurance against trade wars, London Indaba hears
25th June 2025 China sees pleasing Africa as a form of insurance against trade war impacts, Sydney University Associate Professor Dr Lauren Johnston spelt out at... →
Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi, Nigeria at London Indaba
24th June 2025 There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe... →
Richards Bay Minerals’ three power pacts will supply 80% of the power it consumes
23rd June 2025 The three power purchase agreements (PPAs) that Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed to date will provide the lion’s share of this... →
China announces widespread hydrogen scale-up plan ahead of Shanghai Platinum Week
20th June 2025 An extensive pilot initiative aimed at scaling up hydrogen technology, infrastructure and applications across the length and breadth of China has... →
Focus on South Africa’s own green hydrogen market first, Air Products recommends
19th June 2025 South Africa should initially focus intently on its local green hydrogen market rather than the global market, and progress at its own pace, which... →
Positive infrastructure advancement on way in DRC, SRK Consulting Congo reports
18th June 2025 Positive infrastructure advancement is on the way in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), SRK Consulting Congo chairperson Dominique Sambwa has... →
South African copper mining company signs 12-year green energy supply agreement
17th June 2025 In a major boost for sustainable mining and South Africa’s clean energy ambitions, Mzansi Energy Consortium has signed a 12-year power purchase... →
Well done, Zambia, on your transparent ‘G-Factor’ mining revenue system
13th June 2025 Zambia is strengthening transparency and accountability to make sure that natural resources improve the lives of all of its citizens. It gives easy... →
JSE-listed Shuka secures 100% of Zambian zinc mine
12th June 2025 London-listed Africa-focused mining and exploration company Shuka Minerals, which sealed a secondary listing on the alternative exchange of the... →
Capital raised to advance one of South Africa's last PGM development opportunities
12th June 2025 Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed platinum group metals (PGM) development company Southern Palladium has secured commitments to raise equity capital... →
African Rainbow Minerals, Harmony Gold enter hedging collar transaction
12th June 2025 Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM), an associate of Dr Patrice Motsepe, has entered into a hedging collar... →
Zambia’s South Africa-based cadastre system developer re-engaged, Ministry confirms
12th June 2025 Zambia’s South Africa-developed mining cadastre licensing system portals have been reactivated, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has... →
South Africa’s green hydrogen sector boosted by big-ticket funding commitments
12th June 2025 In a step to accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition and establish the country as a global green hydrogen leader, R656-million has been... →
Pan African proves it can commission large gold projects abroad with aplomb
11th June 2025 South Africa witnessed Pan African build the Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) gold project on Johannesburg’s West Rand ahead of schedule and below... →
The immediate target of new Copper 360 CEO is 5 000 t of copper in six to 12 months
10th June 2025 The immediate target of new Copper 360 CEO Graham Briggs is 5 000 t of copper in six to 12 months. Based on current assessments, Briggs is of the... →
Mining cadastre that breaches must-be-Zambia-hosted stipulation reportedly reactivated
10th June 2025 As of Monday morning June 10, it seems that Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has reactivated the cadastre portal that is... →
South Africa's green hydrogen project backed by 1 430 MW fully permitted solar cluster
9th June 2025 The Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has reached another milestone – the permitting of a 1 430 MW solar PV cluster development... →
All eyes on Shanghai Platinum Week as China advances new price discovery ecosystem
6th June 2025 With the platinum price now over the $1 000/oz threshold, many are holding thumbs that price discovery will be further elevated by China as it... →
Zambia’s mining licence cadastre system is reportedly not functioning
5th June 2025 The mining licence cadastre system of Zambia is reportedly not functioning. “We understand that the platform they were building to handle the... →
Jubilee disposing of South Africa assets to fixate on more alluring Zambia opportunities
5th June 2025 Diversified mining company Jubilee Metals has decided to dispose of its chrome and platinum group metals (PGMs) business in South Africa to focus... →
Bulgaria keen on hydrogen collaboration, offering education opportunity ‘right away’
4th June 2025 Bulgaria is particularly enthusiastic about establishing hydrogen collaboration with stakeholders from South Africa – and is fully prepared to... →
Storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy, Heraeus Precious Metals points out
3rd June 2025 Wilo, a global name in pump manufacturing, now has solar panels on the roofs of all of its buildings to enable green hydrogen generation through... →
Using hydrogen, South Africa demonstrates carbon-free manganese ferroalloys advance
2nd June 2025 South Africa's national mineral research organisation Mintek has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable metallurgy by demonstrating... →
Following Shuka, two more JSE listings on way, Jason Brewer spells out
29th May 2025 Following last week’s dual listing of Shuka Minerals on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) AltX, two more JSE dual listings are on the way,... →
Battle-tested seasoned campaigner Graham Briggs is back – as CEO of Copper 360
28th May 2025 The Northern Cape copper mining company Copper 360 has announced a leadership transition as it embarks on a new phase of accelerated hard-rock... →
Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears
27th May 2025 South Africa needs to see far more harnessing of the capital of the private sector and needs to make sure that government and private sector work... →
There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe
26th May 2025 It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year... →
JSE’s open and ready to welcome junior miners, says Mokorosi on eve of Junior Indaba
23rd May 2025 On the eve of next week’s Junior Indaba, strong emphasis was this week placed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) being open and ready to... →
Newly JSE-listed Shuka says experiencing supportive Zambian govt approach to mining
22nd May 2025 The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) newly listed Shuka Minerals states in its listing presentation that it is already experiencing the “fresh... →
London's Shuka Minerals lists on JSE to beat of African drum at high-spirited event
21st May 2025 Shuka Minerals, which is primarily listed on the alternative investment market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), on Wednesday sealed a secondary... →
New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks
20th May 2025 New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which,... →
Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok
19th May 2025 A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on... →
Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is... →
Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds goes totally Pink
15th May 2025 London-listed and South Africa-active Petra Diamonds has sold its entire shareholding in Williamson Diamonds of Tanzania, plus all shareholder... →
Platinum uplift likely as particularly China, California gear for green hydrogen mobility
14th May 2025 While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone... →
Menar hopeful US-SA trade relations will be normalised soon to avoid dual adversity
13th May 2025 Mining company Menar is very hopeful that trade relations between South Africa and the US are normalised very soon, and points out that if they are... →
AngloGold cash up 607%, earnings up 671%, gold output up 22%, costs up only 1%
9th May 2025 In the first quarter (Q1) of this year, gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has reported a sevenfold increase in free cash flow and an almost... →
Hillside Aluminium contribution highlighted following power price agreement scrutiny
9th May 2025 The electricity pricing agreement for Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal reflects the South African government’s policy to support strategic... →
