Coal rail constraints forced Exxaro Resources to call off sale of...
THE logistical constraints at Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) forced Exxaro Resources to halt its planned sale of its Leeuwpan mine in Mpumalanga, the company...
Implats impairs mines for R1.69bn as metal shake-out hits sector
IMPALA Platinum (Implats) will announce R1.69bn in asset write-downs in its interim accounts ended December following 37% decline in platinum group metal prices. It...
Ivanhoe seeks more sovereign wealth fund investment
IVANHOE Mines is in constant dialogue with sovereign wealth funds for potential investments to support expanded copper and critical minerals production, co-chairman Robert Friedland...
Which firms hurt most in unplayable, unpassable Mining Charter?
SOUTH African mining shares were roundly penalised on June 15 following the publication of the third Mining Charter, a redraft of the 2010 version...
Rio Tinto under pressure to build refinery for Simandou
RIO Tinto could face major new capital commitments after Guinea's government demanded the mining group establish downstream processing for its Simandou iron ore, rather...
Afrimat says iron ore export volumes down 20%
RAILED iron ore export volumes had fallen about fifth in the first six months of Afrimat's 2025 financial year compared to the same period...
Ghana royalty fund looking for mining investments outside own borders
GHANA'S Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) plans to invest up to $60m this year, according to a report by Reuters which said the fund...
Lucapa raises $5.25m from rights issue to “preserve mining assets” affected...
LUCAPA Diamond Company said $5.25m raised in funds following a rights issue would be used to "preserve" mining assets affected by COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns,...
Kumba’s all-women drilling team take iron ore firm’s future forward, bit-by-bit
IN early 2018, JSE-listed Kumba Iron Ore announced it was considering a 'step out' strategy having in the previous year restructured its Sishen mine...
Historic moment or political flotsam: how might the High Court rule?
IS it possible that given the nature of South African politics, the Chamber of Mines' application for a declaratory order from the High Court regarding...