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Rapidly rising half-year output from Northam Platinum’s Eland mine marred by tragedy 
By: Martin Creamer 14th January 2025 In a voluntary production update, Northam Platinum has reported burgeoning half-year performance from the ramping-up platinum group metals (PGMs)... →
Footage shows trapped miners, dead bodies underground after South Africa raid
By: Reuters 14th January 2025 At least 400 illegal miners remained trapped underground in South Africa two months after a police raid, a group working on behalf of the miners... →
Underground feasibility progressing, early works capital being deployed – Tharisa
By: Martin Creamer 13th January 2025 A well progressing Tharisa mine underground definitive feasibility study accompanied by early works capital deployment is reported by Johannesburg-... →
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm shows
By: Martin Creamer 9th January 2025 The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet... →
Stilfontein is a humanitarian crisis and human rights issue that requires immediate action
8th January 2025 The GOOD Party condemns the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Stilfontein. The mine saga has dragged on for over 3 months and it is estimated that... →
Government needs to step up to deal with the Buffelsfontein zama zamas
7th January 2025 The saga of illegal miners reportedly trapped underground at the Buffelsfontein mine in North West has been in the media since November. Yesterday... →
Ferromanganese revival hopes raised by Competition Tribunal’s green light
By: Martin Creamer 18th December 2024 The Competition Tribunal approval of the acquisition of ferromanganese major Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng, is raising hopes of a revival of South... →
Restarted Blyvoor gold mine is on the way back up on Joburg’s West Rand
By: Martin Creamer 17th December 2024 Blyvoor gold mine, the restarted underground Witwatersrand gold mine west of Johannesburg, is on the way back up. South African mining company... →
