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South Africa: New export tax on chrome ore intended to resurrect the ferrochrome industry

South Africa recently approved a tax on exported chrome, with further details still to be announced. The ferrochrome ore industry has been severely threatened in recent years, mostly due to increases in electricity tariffs.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

How electric mining equipment is leaving its mark on the industry

The future of mining equipment, and vehicles specifically, is in electrification – both from an environmental and economic efficiency perspective

Friday, March 26, 2021

Africa urged to update vision for unlocking development from mineral resources

Africa’s extractive industry can support the continent’s resilience and sustainable growth during and beyond the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Global tungsten market to face ‘several headwinds’ in the coming years

Analysis by London-based consultancy Roskill claims that as a result of high influence from China, prices of the silvery-white metal have experienced "considerable turbulence" over the past few years.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Draft Geoscience Act regulations could benefit exploration, but gaps remain

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has published for public comment draft Geoscience Act regulations relating to the compulsory submission of exploration data to the Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the dissemination of that data.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Johnson Matthey, Sibanye-Stillwater partner to secure critical metals and accelerate new technologies for a low carbon future

Global leader in sustainable technologies Johnson Matthey and leading international precious metals mining group Sibanye-Stillwater, form a strategic partnership

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Stimulus, EV surge shaping diversification

Private investment and management company Menar is prioritising an iron-ore acquisition as well as a second sizeable manganese deal this year, while implementing a R7-billion thermal coal and anthracite expansion, in addition to developing its first manganese ...

Monday, March 22, 2021

Chichester Hub Iron Ore Operations, Pilbara

The Chichester Hub iron ore operations, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, comprise two large-scale, open-pit mines, namely Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek.

Monday, March 22, 2021
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