Iron ore rail line expansion ‘on track’
Transnet is on track to expand its iron ore and manganese rail line to an annual capacity of 60 million tonnes by 2012/13, says its CEO.
Num declares Sishen dispute
The National Union of Mineworkers says it has declared a dispute with Kumba's Sishen Iron Ore over non-implementation of a housing clause in the 2010-2012 wage agreement.
Court allows Amsa to join ICT/Kumba case
The application by ArcelorMittal SA to join Kumba Iron Ore in a court bid against Imperial Crown Trading has been granted, says the steelmaker.
Amsa ups ante in Sishen row
ArcelorMittal SA is demanding nearly R26bn from Kumba if the steelmaker’s supply agreement for iron ore from Sishen mine is not resumed.
New CEO for International Ferro Metals
International Ferro Metals has appointed former BHP Billiton manager Christiaan Jordaan as its new chief executive.
Amsa ‘paid’ for cheap Sishen ore
Kumba was compensated in 2001 in anticipation of lower future profits it would’ve sustained due to its iron ore supply agreement with ArcelorMittal SA, read court documents.
Merafe goes for ferrochrome expansion
Merafe Resources will fund its R1bn share of the next expansion of the huge Lion ferrochrome smelter complex, but will not increase its stake in the JV with Xstrata.
West Africa is the ‘new Pilbara’
West Africa is the new Pilbara for iron ore mining as well as a battleground between established miners and Chinese firms seeking to enter the region.
Exxaro bids for Aussie iron ore miner
Exxaro Resources has bid for junior Australian iron ore producer Territory Resources, but could face stiff opposition from commodity trader Noble Minerals.
Kumba, Amsa extend interim price deal
Kumba Iron Ore says its interim iron ore supply agreement with ArcelorMittal SA has been extended until end-July 2012.