(PDF) Mining and Community in the South African Platinum …
The future of platinum mining in Rustenburg is under threat because of the rise of electric cars and the cost of underground mining in the area. Many of the new …
ESG risks to global platinum supply: A case study of …
open access. Highlights. •. Global platinum supply relies on high risk South African mines. •. Complexity of local ESG explored at flagship Mogalakwena PGM open …
Most Read Mining Articles of 2021
Most Read Mining Articles of 2021. By Marlene Gasdia-Cochrane 12.21.2021. The results are in. This year's most-read Advancing Mining blog articles lined up almost the same as the previous years' most read mining articles …with special kudos to the top article which received almost 70,000 views this year. Because these articles …
Modikwa Platinum Mine
The Modikwa platinum mine was generating approximately 2.06 Mt of ROM during 2018-2019. Credit: Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. The Modikwa platinum mine lies along the border between the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces, around 15km north-west of Burgersfort. The mine is an underground operation extending over an …
Incredible platinum uses
Because copper is one of the softest metals, platinum spark plugs can last roughly 50% longer, giving around 45,000 miles of driving. Each electrode is tiny; just 1 kilo of platinum could make ...
Bakubung Platinum Mine enters Section 189 consultations
By Mining Review Africa. November 27, 2023. Bakubung Minerals will enter consultations in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, as amended with organized labour and other affected stakeholders, regarding the possible restructuring of its operations. The initiation of the section 189 consultations comes at the backdrop of ...
WPIC shines a spotlight on platinum investment options
A range of accessible options exists for private and professional investors, and low minimum investment levels are possible, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reveals in a new infographic.
Platinum group metals can add million South African jobs …
Collaborative marketing of platinum group metals (PGMs) has the potential to add a million more South African jobs and contribute R8-trillion more to the economy as the world greens and lowers ...
Global Platinum Market Trends
Mining Technology monitors the global platinum market by tracking platinum prices and country-wise platinum production and consumption trends. We also observe the …
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Industrial demand for platinum rises to record high
21st November 2023. By: Martin Creamer. Creamer Media Editor. Font size: - +. JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly) – During 2023, platinum has benefited from …
Original article Mining and 'community' struggles on the platinum …
In this article, I contribute to key arguments that deal with the issue of platinum mining, particularly its benefits for local rural communities. I argue that the expansion of platinum mining into rural communal land in the former 'homeland' areas of South Africa generates intense intra-community struggles over mining, land and revenues.
Global platinum mining industry
Overview. Production. Trade. Demand. Companies. Price. Find the most important statistics and facts on the global platinum mining industry.
The Impact of the 2014 Platinum Mining Strike in South …
For example, although this is narrow, the 2014 platinum mining strike in South Bangladesh led to a reduction of 0.72-0.78% in the country's real GDP (Bohlmann et al 2015). It is undeniable that ...
Platinum in Canada
Platinum production in Canada and major projects. According to GlobalData, Canada is the world's fourth-largest producer of platinum in 2022, with output up by 5% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from Canada decreased by a CAGR of 6.41% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 0.84% between 2022 and 2026.
New 'green' platinum project leaps out of starting
The innovative new platinum group metals mining and processing project that slashes 82% off electricity use and elevates platinum to a new high level of greenness, leapt out of its starting blocks ...
Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – …
Booysendal South mine will sustain production at 250 000 oz of refined platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold, or 4E PGMs, for more than 25 years. Northam has said that expansion of the project is ...
Mining rare metals: Why Australia is about to go platinum
Nov 12, 2021 – 4.59pm. The last time platinum was fashionable in the Australian mining sector, Dr Steve Barnes was working as an exploration geologist on a target near the West Australian hamlet ...
Underground mining at Anglo Platinum's Mogalakwena …
The first potential underground mining at Anglo American Platinum's opencast Mogalakwena platinum group metals (PGM) mine in Limpopo is targeted to start towards the end of 2024 and build up ...
Siyanda Bagatla Platinum Mine reports solid output …
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) CFO Imraan Osman says the Siyanda Bakgatla mine it acquired from Anglo American Platinum in 2018 has continued to exceed expectations. SBPM expects to produce 270 325 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) for the financial year ending February 28 from the Limpopo …
The top five platinum-mining companies in the world
1. Anglo American Platinum – 2.05 million ounces. Founded in 1995 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Anglo American Platinum is the world's largest …
The Platinum Industry in South Africa: Opportunities and …
The article also touches on developing urban centres around mining regions, notably the Platinum Belt. With this article, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the …
Platinum Group Metals – Republic of Mining
South Africa's platinum-sector woes show how quickly fortunes can change in mining. Plunging prices for platinum and other critical metals could derail mining investment needed to develop new supplies, posing a significant threat to decarbonization targets set by countries around the world.
Northam Platinum finalises Eland platinum mine acquisition …
Northam Platinum, through its strategy of acquiring new mines to advance its PGM portfolio across South Africa, has officially finalised the acquisition of the Eland platinum mine from Glencore Operations South Africa. The acquisition, a cash consideration for R174 million, will secure full ownership of the Eland mine and …
Platinum Mining and Refining | Education
Dredges scoop the platinum-bearing sand or gravel from riverbeds or mining pits. The material is washed until platinum grains or nuggets are captured and pulled from the surrounding material. Sperrylite, or platinum arsenide. Photo from Thomas A. Loomis, Dakota Matrix Minerals. Platinum is also mined as an ore.
Amplats attains IRMA standard for three platinum mines in …
The IRMA scoring system recognises four levels of performance: IRMA Transparency, in which a mine is third-party-assessed and publicly shares its scores; IRMA 50, 75 or 100, signifying that a mine ...
Karo Mining launches $4.2bn platinum mine project in …
It has PGM mining rights covering an area of 23,903ha situated on the Great Dyke in the Mashonaland West District of Zimbabwe. The project is expected to commence production in 2020, with output set to reach up to 1.4 million tonnes of platinum per year by 2023. Karo chair Loucas Pouroulis said: "We are excited about partnering with Zimbabwe ...
Platinum mining target says takeover battle damages …
A South African platinum miner targeted for acquisition said a year-long takeover battle is taking its toll, and urged the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) – a key investor to break the ...
Menar and platinum boost make headlines
In this week's episode of Second Take, Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Menar's memorandum of agreement with Gabon; high platinum demand owing …
Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Report
Mining costs are escalated in real terms to account for anticipated mining inflation, increasing mining depth and haul distance. At Dishaba and Tumela, mine-design changes and favourable modifying factors resulted in the conversion of UG2 Reef Mineral Resource to Ore Reserves (+0.9 4E Moz), partially offset by production (-0.7 4E Moz).