Sustainable businesses need ethical value chains
Anglo American's Unki platinum mine was the first in the world to publicly commit to being independently audited against the IRMA Standard. In February 2021, Unki was assessed against IRMA's comprehensive mining standard, achieving the IRMA level 75 of performance. It is the first mine in Africa and the first PGM-producing operation globally to
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Unveiling Platinum: Mining and Processing Wonders
Open-pit mining involves removing overburden, the layer of soil and rock covering the platinum deposits, to access the ore. Underground mining, on the other …
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Development of a Strategy to Deal with the Business Risk of
The Platinum Group Metal mining sector is a significant contributor to Zimbabwe's economy. However, the sector is based on non-renewable resource. ... be in step with the changes to the ...
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10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PLATINUM THAT WILL …
It can take up to 6 months and 7 to 12 tons of ore to produce one troy ounce (31.135g) of pure platinum. The first step in this process is to crush platinum containing ore and immerse it in ...
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Metals | Free Full-Text | Refining Approaches in the Platinum …
For example, total losses in the mining step before the process, account for 27% compared with 15% overall processing losses, of which the concentration step accounts for 13% at an underground platinum mine. ... Platinum Mining Supply Predicted to Fall Further in 2017. World Platinum Investment Council Press Release, 15 May 2017, …
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Digging deeper: Mining methods explained | Anglo …
Digging deeper: Mining methods explained. Open-pit, underwater, and underground mining. These are the three main methods of mining we use to extract our products from the ground. In this Digging Deeper article, we take a look at these different methods and provide a glimpse into what each involves. Mining is at the heart of our business at ...
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Things Are Looking Up for Asteroid Mining | WIRED
A third company, LA-based TransAstra, is developing asteroid mining technologies with support from NASA grants for far-out projects. It's also working on spacecraft that could position ...
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Anglo American Platinum provides an update on 2022 …
Anglo American Platinum provides an update on 2022 guidance and outlook. 09 December, 2022. M&C production and refined production for 2022 expected to be within guidance. 2023-2025 guidance adjusted to reflect new operating conditions. The Future of Mogalakwena workstreams continue to make progress.
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IMPORTANT BASICS OF MINE VENTILATION AND …
gold and platinum mining, will inevitably progress deeper and will have extremely high vent/cooling costs. The potential extent of these costs in relation to the other aspects ... 2.2 Steps within the vent/cooling planning process It is useful to differentiate between primary and secondary ventilation systems. Primary
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Platinum
Platinum mining in South Africa. In South Africa, the discovery of the first platinum nuggets dates back to 1924. The geologist Hans Merensky's follow-up work resulted in the discovery of two deposits, each around …
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The "Fuel of the Future" and Water Insecurity in South …
Platinum mining for green hydrogen electrolyzers is a global problem, where the end users are predominantly larger emitters who will reap the benefits of decarbonizing their societies. These beneficiaries of hydrogen consumption are inevitably nations of the Global North (and larger developing countries, e.g. China) who have …
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Tharisa Mine, North West Province, South Africa
Credit: Tharisa. The Tharisa mine is an open-pit platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome mining operation in the North West province of South Africa. It is operated by Tharisa Minerals, a subsidiary of European integrated resource company Tharisa. The mining rights for the property were awarded by the Department of Mineral …
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(PDF) A review of pillar design for platinum …
The first step was selectin g a problem ... The evaluation concluded that the current pillar design systems for low reef platinum mining mainly consider w/h ratio and the strength of pillar ...
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(PDF) Asteroid Mining, the beginning of an in …
The last step of mining an asteroid is transportation, in this. process the main body or fragments are carried to Earth or space bases. Some methods are. ... For platinum mining, we find that by ...
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Platinum Mining Market Analysis including Reserves, …
The platinum consumption was estimated at 6,518.3koz in 2022 and is expected to project a CAGR of more than 2% during 2023-26. The platinum mining market research report contains an overview of the global platinum mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the global platinum mining industry. It provides detailed …
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(PDF) Extraction of Platinum Group Metals
Platinum group elements have become imperative to many modern industrial applications (automobiles, jewelry, pharmaceuticals, electronics, fuel cells, etc.) but are mined in only a few places.
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Simplified platinum group metal (PGM) processing chain …
For example, total losses in the mining step before the process, account for 27% compared with 15% overall processing losses, of which the concentration step accounts for 13% at an underground ...
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Anglo Platinum mine site interchange highlights South …
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo Platinum put its huge, world-first green hydrogen-driven haulage truck through its paces to display how South Africa's priceless minerals endowment ...
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Extraction and Refining of the Platinum Metals
The complete process of extraction consists essentially of enriching this matte to approximately 65 per cent content of platinum metals and then treating this concentrate …
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Extraction of Platinum Group Metals | IntechOpen
About 80% of the worlds' reserves for platinum group metals (PGMs) are in South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex. Processing of PGM involves comminution, flotation, smelting, converting, base metals refinery and precious metals refinery. Due to increasing chrome content in the feed and the challenges associated with operating high …
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The mining value chain: A hidden gem | McKinsey
The mining value chain— which includes everything from extracting raw material to delivering products to customers—is the backbone of the industry. Companies that manage their value chain well can establish a significant source of competitive advantage and value creation. By contrast, those that neglect their value chain are likely …
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PGM global supply distribution by source | Statista
Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 30, 2023. In 2021, the mine production of platinum group metals (PGMs) accounted for around 72 percent of the total global supply of PGMs ...
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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 ...
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Refining Approaches in the Platinum Group Metal …
For example, total losses in the mining step before the process, account for 27% compared with 15% overall processing losses, of which the concentration step accounts for 13% at an underground platinum mine. Non-integrated mining companies produce approximately 10% of the major PGM mining companies' processing input. Of the operating costs ...
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CDC
The NIOSH Mining Program has established three overarching strategic goals for this plan: Strategic Goal 1: Reduce mine workers' risk of occupational illnesses. Strategic Goal 2: Reduce mine workers' risk of traumatic injuries and fatalities. Strategic Goal 3: Reduce the risk of mine disasters and improve post-disaster survivability of mine ...
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New platinum play in Zimbabwe gains momentum
A year after Karo Mining signed a $4.2- billion deal to develop the latest integrated platinum mining and refining complex in Zimbabwe, 72 diamond core boreholes totalling 12 000 m have been ...
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12 Largest Platinum Producing Countries in the World
In 2022, the global platinum market saw a consumption of approximately 6,518.3 koz. Key mines contributing to the worldwide platinum output include Mogalakwena Mine, Marikana Mine, Impala Mine ...
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Element Africa: Keeping platinum in the ground, and minors …
South Africa approves platinum mine despite community concerns. GA-NGWEPE, South Africa — South Africa's minister of mineral resources and energy has approved a platinum mine in the Vhembe ...
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Metals | Free Full-Text | Refining Approaches in the …
For example, total losses in the mining step before the process, account for 27% compared with 15% overall processing losses, of which the concentration step accounts for 13% at an underground …
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Extraction of Platinum Group Metals | IntechOpen
About 80% of the worlds' reserves for platinum group metals (PGMs) are in South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex. Processing of PGM involves comminution, flotation, smelting, converting, base metals …
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