Hydrogen can be stored in existing fossil fuel infrastructure for years if need be, giving it the potential to become a universal energy carrier in the same way as oil is now but without the environmental impact, World Hydrogen Leaders webinar heard this week. Allowing hydrogen to make use of
Mining & Exploration
The proof-of-concept of the platinum group metals-boosted advanced alkaline electrolyser – the AAE – has been successfully completed by Hydrox Holdings of Randburg in a pioneering achievement that offers the potential for South Africa to enter the fray as world demand for hydrogen electrolysers goes through the roof. “The future
Canadian mining executive Kelly Stark-Anderson has been appointed to the board of Mountain Province Diamonds, following the departure of Dean Chambers, who has chosen to step down owing to other commitments. Stark-Anderson has more than 25 years’ experience in the legal, merger and acquisition, financing and governance areas, combined with
Mothae does it again: Lucapa Diamond has announced it recovered a 204-carat diamond at its 70% owned Mothae mine in Lesotho, IDEX Online reports. The gem is the eighth +100 carat diamond, and third +200 carat, to be found at Mothae since commercial mining started there in January 2019.
The Tongo Diamond Mine, which is the newest diamond mine in Sierra Leone, will hold its first ever sale later this month, IDEX Online reports. Tender viewings will be held in Antwerp from May 16 until the online sale on May 20. Operated by Australia-based Newfield Resources, Tongo is
Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds regards Southern Africa as one of the most prospective destinations for diamonds globally. The Kalahari region of Botswana has potential for a new diamond mine, while the Thorny River project, in Limpopo, South Africa, has potential for small kimberlite blows in historically
