IFM’s Jordaan says tide has turned
Shares in International Ferro Metals have been beaten up over the last two years, but the firm believes it has the basis to support "a turnaround story".
Rand shields Merafe from ferrochrome woes
The weaker rand is giving Merafe Resources some respite from the distressed
ferrochrome market, analysts say, while the company has also secured debt to
finance the Lion expansion project.
Amsa leaves steel prices unchanged
ArcelorMittal SA says it will leave prices for its products flat this month, but raise some of them in June.
Exxaro facing hefty write-down on Mayoko
Ambitions to diversify into iron ore production have been dealt a hefty blow after failure to sign a port and infrastructure deal with the Republic of Congo government.
Kolomela aids Kumba’s Q4 production
Kumba Iron Ore has reported a production increase of 4%, aided by the first contribution of the newly commissioned Kolomela mine.
Rio Tinto ups iron ore outlook after strong Q1
Rio Tinto raises iron ore output forecast after a 39 percent jump in first-quarter production.
‘Lower steel prices won’t up SA output’
A consultant for Kumba says lower steel prices will have no significant effect on manufacturing in SA, refuting claims by the trade and industry department.
Rio Tinto completes Alcan Packaging divestment
Resources giant Rio Tinto has wrapped up the divestment of its Alcan Packaging business with the completion of sales of its two outstanding assets.
Exports boost Kumba earnings
Kumba Iron Ore says it expects a rise in first-half earnings, lifted by higher iron ore export prices.
Merafe buys chromine ore from Lonmin
South Africa's Merafe Resources has enough ore sources to mitigate the impact of a government order preventing Lonmin from selling any associated minerals.