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Eskom board approves plan to operate Camden, Grootvlei and Hendrina to 2030

Published: 20 May 24

The Eskom board has given its approval for the continued operation of the Camden, Grootvlei and Hendrina power stations to 2030 – a departure from the original decommissioning schedule that has reportedly been endorsed by Cabinet. In response to a question posed by Engineering News during an update on the Energy Action Plan, head of generation Bheki Nxumalo said: “We have just recently received board approval to run three of our stations – that is Hendrina, Grootvlei and Camden – up until 2030.”

Australia gas producers endorse govt strategy, warn of shortages this decade

Published: 20 May 24

Australia's energy producers endorsed a government strategy to boost natural gas development, but warned the country still faces new gas supply shortfalls this decade while markets remain volatile due to global conflicts. Meg O'Neill, chair of the Australian Energy Producers, said the group welcomed the Future Gas Strategy released by the government earlier this month, which highlighted that new gas sources will be needed to meet both domestic and export demand during the energy transition.

Montage Gold proposes new directors

Published: 20 May 24

Canada-listed Montage, which is aiming to be a multi-asset African gold producer, has set June 7 as the date for its annual general and special meeting. Shareholders will vote on a proposed slate of director nominees, comprising six individuals: Ron Hochstein, Richard Clark, Anu Dhir, David Field, Allessandro Bitelli and Martino De Ciccio.

Hemlo Explorers to list on CSE

Published: 20 May 24

Minerals exploration company Hemlo Explorers has applied to delist from the TSX-V and to list its shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). Upon delisting on the TSX-V, Hemlo will list 50 724 920 shares on the CSE. Trading is expected to start on May 23.

$80m raised for Empire copper/gold project in Idaho

Published: 20 May 24

US-focused Phoenix Copper has successfully raised $80-million in a corporate bond issue to fund the construction of the Empire openpit mine, in Idaho. The bonds will be drawn down in tranches, with the first scheduled drawdown of $5-million set for May 31.

Salares Norte project section temporarily put on hold to ensure chinchilla protection

Published: 20 May 24

NYSE- and JSE-listed Gold Fields has announced that its Salares Norte project, in Chile, has received an urgent and transitionary measure (MUT) from Chile’s Superintendence of Environment (SMA). The MUT orders the immediate suspension of dismantling Rocky Area No 3, located at the North waste dump of the mine. This rocky area is one of the areas that had been identified as a possible location of the chinchillas present on the Salares Norte property.

Hermosa stands out as the sole advanced mining project in the US capable of producing two federally designated critical minerals – zinc and manganese.

DoD dollars to help drive domestic manganese production at South32's Hermosa

Published: 20 May 24

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded diversified miner South32’s Hermosa project, in Arizona, $20-million to support domestic manganese production. The money will be matched with a $43-million investment by Australia-headquartered South32 to fund activities to support access to the manganese deposit.

European Ferrochrome Benchmark price to be discontinued

Published: 20 May 24

JSE-listed chrome producer Merafe Resources has advised that the quarterly European Ferrochrome Benchmark (EUBM) price will be discontinued with effect from June. The company will, therefore, no longer publish the EUBM price on the JSE news service.

China's iron-ore supply to rise by up to 10Mt in 2024, steel association says

Published: 20 May 24

China's domestic iron-ore concentrate output in 2024 will rise between 5-million and 10-million metric tons from the year before, its State-backed steel association said on Friday. "The key domestic iron-ore projects have made noticeable progress thanks to efforts from various parties," the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) said in a post on its WeChat account.

Copper hits record above $11 000 on bets that shortage looms

Published: 20 May 24

Copper surged to its highest-ever level, extending a powerful, months-long rally driven by financial investors who’ve piled into the market in anticipation of deepening supply shortages. Futures on the London Metal Exchange jumped more than 4% in early Monday trading, taking copper past $11 000 a ton for the first time. The market has seen many optimistic forecasts, and BHP Group’s wants to buy rival Anglo American chiefly for its copper mines.