Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

Robert Friedland: ‘World economy can’t change unless we develop a lot more mines’

Ivanhoe chief Friedland highlights Africa and the Arabian Shield as critically important venues for responsible green mining.

Henry Lazenby | May 11, 2022 | 5:46 am

African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation

Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 11, 2022 | 5:40 am

Sibanye bides time on battery metals push as asset prices soar

CEO Neal Froneman wants to make the metals that are key to powering the EV revolution a third pillar of Sibanye’s operations.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2022 | 7:44 am

Britain to increase tariffs on Russian platinum, palladium in new sanctions

Import tariffs on a range of products will be raised by 35 percentage points.

Reuters | May 9, 2022 | 7:40 am

Ivanhoe completes “starter mine” at multi-billion dollar Platreef project

Platreef's initial production shaft is expected to churn out 700,000 tonnes of ore a year and is slated to begin operations in late 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2022 | 3:56 am

Gangs stealing cables miles underground torment South African platinum mines

Enticed by high copper prices, thieves are sneaking in and stripping metal from power cables.

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2022 | 10:01 am

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.

Henry Lazenby | May 6, 2022 | 6:46 am

Anglo American puts world’s largest hydrogen truck to work

Anglo's first self-developed green-hydrogen powered trucks will eventually replace a fleet of 40 vehicles at the Mogalakwena platinum mine South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2022 | 3:36 am

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