Grindrod and partners create new export route for Botswana coal

Grindrod and partners create new export route for Botswana coal: Grindrod’s Matola terminal at the Port of Maputo says it has welcomed its second coal train from Botswana. The terminal also managed to successfully discharge the 50 wagons using the terminal’s tipplers. The first train arrived at the port in April, marking a milestone for Grindrod’s Mozambican drybulk terminal.

Anglo American launches much anticipated hydrogen-powered zero-emission haul truck

Anglo American launches much anticipated hydrogen-powered zero-emission haul truck: Diversified miner Anglo American on May 6 launched a prototype of its first self-developed zero-emission hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, which was developed as part of its Future Smart Mining strategy. The 2 MW hydrogen-battery hybrid truck, which is stationed at the Mogalakwena platinum mine, in Limpopo, in South Africa, is currently the world's largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck. It is capable of carrying a 290 t payload and generates more power than its diesel predecessor.

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Miners gather amid surging demand for critical minerals and fiercely rising ESG demands

Miners gather amid surging demand for critical minerals and fiercely rising ESG demands: Amid the global transition to renewable energies and the effects of strong commodity prices and supply crunches, there is a scramble to ensure security of supply of critical and battery minerals in Africa. These factors heighten the importance of African mining and the role of the Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 9 to 12 – states Indaba organiser Hyve Group head of content Tom Quinn.

Bokoni platinum mine is large, high-grade opportunity, says African Rainbow Minerals

Bokoni platinum mine is large, high-grade opportunity, says African Rainbow Minerals: The Bokoni platinum group metals (PGM) mine being acquired for R3.5-billion by African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) hosts South Africa’s second largest PGM resource, with ready-built mining and processing plant infrastructure on site. Bokoni provides greater exposure to palladium and is close to ARM’s Modikwa and Two Rivers PGM mines. It lifts the JSE-listed company’s combined PGMs resource base by 135% to 266-million ounces of four-element (4E) PGMs.

Green hydrogen production a key part of Sasol’s net-zero strategy

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Green hydrogen production a key part of Sasol’s net-zero strategy: Energy and chemicals company Sasol senior sustainability manager Viran Pillay has reiterated that the group already has the technology to produce green hydrogen, which will form a key part of its strategy to transitioning from being the second-largest greenhouse-gas emitter in South Africa to net-zero by 2050. Speaking at the 2022 PGMs Industry Day, in Johannesburg, on April 6, Pillay said Sasol had full logistics trains in place to support the production of green hydrogen.

Coal is not dead, Prevost insists

Coal is not dead, Prevost insists: Coal consulting firm XMP Consulting senior coal analyst Xavier Prevost has stressed that coal is not “dead” and that South Africa’s coal resources remain abundant and can provide low-emitting, cost-effective, reliable and sustainable power well into the future with the correct technology. He called for renewed investment into coal owing to its continued critical role in energy production.

Green hydrogen energy supply to local communities envisaged by Anglo

Green hydrogen energy supply to local communities envisaged by Anglo: The green hydrogen footprint being developed by Anglo American could be extended to provide low-cost and efficient energy to local communities. Anglo, which is advancing towards using green hydrogen to replace diesel in the huge haul truck it is building at Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo, has presented a well-received strategy of spreading its hydrogen footprint in support of local people.

Platinum surplus forecast to reduce significantly

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Platinum surplus forecast to reduce significantly: The platinum surplus in 2021 is forecast to reduce by 47% in 2022 as Covid-related and operational disruptions gradually settle, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) states in its Platinum Quarterly. Covering the fourth quarter of 2021, along with a full year review of 2021 and revised forecast for 2022, the WPIC's Platinum Quarterly states that Covid--related factors and operational disruptions played out particularly during the second half of 2021, having a huge impact on both the supply of and demand for platinum. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.)

Glencore clinches marketing relationship with US metals business

Glencore clinches marketing relationship with US metals business: Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore has entered a strategic global marketing relationship with United States Strategic Metals, formerly Missouri Cobalt. Involved is a long-term offtake agreement for 100% of the US company’s products, which include cobalt and nickel sulphates, lithium products and copper cathode.

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Chinese lithium prices rise on tight supply, other markets follow suit – Fastmarkets

Chinese lithium prices rise on tight supply, other markets follow suit – Fastmarkets: Cross-commodity price reporting agency Fastmarkets reports that Chinese lithium prices are rising as a result of constrained supply, with Chinese lithium consumers topping up their inventories and scrambling for available spot units in the past two weeks before logistics in China start to come to a halt ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. While the period over January 31 to February 6 is designated as a public holiday this year, it is common for Chinese workers to take time off beyond just the official days, the firm notes.

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