Aquarius Pt $37m deal foiled by SA Govt.
Aquarius Platinum's plans to grow the business has been frustrated by the South African government, the sluggishness of which foiled a $37m asset sale.
BEE flaws sank Aquarius Pt, China deal
The proposed sale of Blue Ridge and Sheba's Ridge to a Chinese consortium could not be approved by the South African government owing to BEE shortcomings.
Kibo plan builds case for East Africa energy
Tanzania is chronically short of power and recognises in companies such as the JSE's Kibo Mining the importance of public-private partnership.
Bindura may buy nickel from Zambia’s Munali
The Zimbabwean miner wants to kickstart the reopening of its base metals by treating ore from Munali Nickel mine in Zambia.
Wesizwe has BEE plan if Govt. wants increase
Wesizwe Platinum said it had an empowerment plan if required by government to lift its BEE holding to beyond the current 13%.
AMED II fund seeking brownfield projects
African Minerals, Exploration and Development said brownfield projects were a preferred investment target and platinum outside South African politics.
ContiCoal gets “offers” for SA mines
The fog hanging over the South African assets of Continental Coal may clear in the next few days in the wake of 'offers' for the mines.
Rockwell signs $7.2m BEE deal, mulls growth
Rockwell Diamonds replaced a lapsed empowerment deal and said it may yield asset growth whilst plans were also afoot to double the firm's mining rate.
Mzi Khumalo’s Metallon Gold on comeback trail
Metallon Gold, the company owned by Mzi Khumalo, is planning acquisitions and growth in Zimbabwe despite the difficulties in operating in the country.
Sibanye turns focus to gold consolidation
Neal Froneman, Sibanye Gold CEO, said only regional consolidation among gold producers could make further significant in-roads to industry costs.