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News•Mar 2, 2026
China’s ‘Encouraging’ Hydrogen Progress Witnessed First-Hand by Northam Platinum
Northam Platinum reported a 60% revenue jump to R23.3 billion, driven by record PGM production and sales. CEO Paul Dunne highlighted China’s accelerating hydrogen economy, which is creating new demand for platinum, iridium and ruthenium in electrolyzers and fuel‑cell trucks. The company observed Chinese coal‑derived grey hydrogen being used for hundreds of Toyota fuel‑cell trucks, while green hydrogen projects are slated for the near term. Northam also announced a Booysendal South tailings‑dam expansion to unlock additional mining capacity and support its growth plan.
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Air Liquide Invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
Air Liquide South Africa is committing R100 million to launch the Wits‑South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative (Wits‑SAHLI), a modular pilot hydrogen plant on the University of the Witwatersrand campus. The facility will feature a 110 kW electrolyser, 200 kg hydrogen storage and a...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Jupiter Delivers Good Interim Results as Exxaro Transaction Advances
Jupiter Mines posted a half‑year profit after tax of $16.19 million, driven by strong cash‑flow generation at its Tshipi manganese mine, which produced 1.7 million tonnes of ore, including 1.4 million tonnes of high‑grade material. Production costs fell to $2.25 per dry metric...
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Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Exxaro to Acquire Stake in Tshipi Manganese Mine, Becoming Joint‑venture Partner with Jupiter Mines
ASX‑listed Jupiter Mines announced that Exxaro will acquire a stake in its Tshipi manganese mine, making Exxaro a co‑investor and joint‑venture partner. The transaction is slated to close on 27 February 2026, coinciding with Jupiter’s interim results. The deal consolidates Exxaro’s presence...
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Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Air Liquide Invests R100 Million in Wits to Launch South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
Air Liquide South Africa is providing R100 million to the University of the Witwatersrand and the Localisation Support Fund to launch the Wits‑SAHLI, a modular pilot hydrogen plant for research and industry testing. Announced on 27 February 2026, the initiative...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
AECI Grows Ebitda, Ebitda Margin; to Invest in Plants and Equipment in 2026
AECI reported a record R3.4 billion EBITDA and an 11% margin despite a 4% drop in revenue to R32.1 billion. The company completed most non‑core asset disposals, generating R2.2 billion and cutting net debt to R465 million from R3.74 billion. Earnings per share turned positive,...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Aluminium Poised to Support Low-Carbon Future, Support Energy Transition
South32 COO Noel Pillay highlighted aluminium as a cornerstone of the low‑carbon transition, emphasizing its lightweight, durable and fully recyclable nature. The South African government has classified the sector as strategic, granting Hillside Aluminium a preferential electricity tariff through Eskom...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Sylvania Posts Healthy Financials on the Back of Higher Production, Prices
Sylvania Platinum posted a 110% year‑on‑year jump in net revenue to $99.8 million for the six months to 31 December, driven by a 25% rise in 4E PGM production and a 55% increase in basket prices. Adjusted EBITDA surged 414% to $51 million...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Illegal Mining Remains a Nationally Coordinated Organised Crime Threat, SAPS Tells ...
South African Police Service warned that illegal mining has resurged, becoming a coordinated organized‑crime threat across Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape and KwaZulu‑Natal. Syndicates are re‑occupying abandoned shafts, using heavy equipment and engaging in armed clashes while expanding chrome...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Sasol to Begin Reducing External Coal Purchases as Destoning Plant Raises Quality
Sasol’s newly operational destoning plant at Twistdraai has reduced coal impurity to about 12% sinks, enabling the company to shift from external purchases toward higher‑quality internal supply. The firm aims to lift internal coal output to 28‑30 million tonnes in FY2026...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Both Gold, Platinum Prices Consolidating in High Ranges
Gold prices have entered a consolidation phase, closing the week of Feb 20 at $5,067 per ounce, while a stronger dollar presents short‑term pressure. Ghana’s gold output rose to 187 t in 2023, positioning it as Africa’s top producer and potentially the...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Gemfields Earns $53m From February Ruby Auction
Gemfields generated $53 million from its mixed‑quality rough ruby auction held 9‑20 February, selling 121 of 135 lots (90%) and 189,620 carats of the 214,509 offered (88%). The auction achieved an average price of $279 per carat, underscoring strong demand for fine‑quality...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
AngloGold’s Earnings Benefit From Strong Production Growth
AngloGold Ashanti reported record free cash flow of $2.9 billion for 2025, driven by a 16% rise in gold production to 3.1 million ounces and a 45% increase in average gold price to $3,468 per ounce. The company declared an interim dividend...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Northam Secures R2bn Credit Facility to Boost Renewable Energy Programme
South African miner Northam has increased its credit facility by R2bn to fund its renewable energy initiatives. The additional financing will support the company's transition to greener power sources. Deal terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Talisman Metals Acquires Tirzzit Copper Project in Morocco
Biotech‑to‑mining firm Talisman Metals announced it will acquire the Tirzzit copper project in Morocco through its subsidiary Horizons Mines, buying the asset from a subsidiary of Aya Silver & Gold. The deal expands Talisman's copper portfolio.
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