Sibanye-Stillwater pulls plug on US lithium project
SIBANYE-Stillwater has pulled out of US lithium/boron project Rhyolite Ridge which would have committed it to spending just under $500m for a 50% stake.
The...
New MPRDA ‘won’t spring surprises’
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu says the review of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Act will not seek to introduce any major policy shifts.
SA to have nuclear power by 2023
South Africa would add fresh nuclear power capacity to the country's national grid by 2023 in time to replace the retirement of coal-fired power owned by Eskom.
Implats stays confident on Zimbabwe
Impala Platinum CEO David Brown remains confident over the future of the group's Zimplats operations, which could transform Impala's future if all goes to plan.
AngloGold’s Dushnisky talks up $550m plan to breathe new life into...
NEW AngloGold Ashanti CEO, Kelvin Dushnisky, has given a glowing endorsement of the prospects for the group’s Obuasi gold mine currently under development at...
Keaton completes Leeuw takeover
Keaton Energy has announced the completion of its transaction to takeover a 74% stake in Leeuw Mining & Exploration.
CoAL reports massive lift in coal resources
Coal of Africa has updated its resource statement from three properties in its
now consolidated Soutpansberg portfolio, a development it describes as a
milestone.
Coal versus nuclear in South Africa
The South African government is planning to build six nuclear power stations by 2030, but the programme is already running behind schedule, which could benefit the coal sector.
Num, Implats set for showdown over wages
The National Union of Mineworkers is demanding a 14% pay rise for its members at Impala Platinum, more than triple the official inflation rate.
Barrick overhauls management amid break-up rumours
BARRICK Mining is implementing a management overhaul and restructuring its regional operations as activist investor Elliott Investment Management acquires a significant stake in the...