The EU is struggling to free itself from dependence on China and countries in the global south for critical minerals and rare earths needed for everything from smartphones to wind […]
Read MoreSouth Korean decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 sounds alarm for Australian exports
The Australian government has been urged to prepare for a shift away from thermal coal exports and accelerate green industries after one of its main international customers signed up to […]
Read MoreThe Whyalla steelworks might be the best place in the world to make low-cost green iron. Will Labor seize the moment? | Rod Sims and Baethan Mullan
Whyalla provides the litmus test for the commonwealth and the South Australian government’s commitment to green iron. It has all the right ingredients for a thriving, globally competitive green iron […]
Read MoreMining continues to grapple with high input costs
Mining input costs have been characterised by a general easing of inflation compared to last year. But costs remain a challenge due to persistent electricity prices and higher financing costs. […]
Read MoreExxaro completes R250 million FerroAlloys sale to EverSeed
Exxaro Resources has completed the R250 million sale of its ferrosilicon-producing subsidiary, Exxaro FerroAlloys Proprietary Limited, to a consortium led by EverSeed Energy through its wholly owned subsidiary, EverSeed Metal […]
Read MorePowering SA’s Municipalities: WEG attends the 71st AMEU Convention
Municipalities throughout South Africa find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While energy demands increase and costs rise, there are also opportunities to participate in a new generation of energy independence […]
Read MoreAustralia’s largest aluminium smelter Tomago ‘not commercially viable’ and facing closure, says Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto says it is contemplating ceasing operations at its New South Wales-based Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract. The Tomago aluminium smelter, Australia’s […]
Read MoreMining can benefit from dialogue on climate change/carbon markets
The fact that climate change directly affects the carbon market makes it necessary to continue having conversations aimed at developing strategies to mitigate the onset of significant global warming by […]
Read MoreMining smarter – How renewables are reshaping Namibia’s mining sector
Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, and wide swathes of undeveloped land, […]
Read MoreLHM delivers monumental fan project, reinforcing leadership in mining ventilation
LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd., has successfully completed a significant fan installation project for a major mine in the Phalaborwa region, solidifying its position as a […]
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