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.
New players to shake-up manganese sector
South Africa’s manganese sector is geared for large-scale expansion and will add around 15% to global capacity.
Amsa to secure own iron ore mine
UPDATED - ArcelorMittal SA raised the prospect of restarting its own mining division saying it was in negotiations to develop an iron ore mine.
R4.2bn manganese smelter to boost Coega
The Coega Industrial Development Zone has received a major boost, with the announcement of a R4.2bn rand investment for the construction of a manganese smelter plant.
Amsa reports sharp profit drop
ArcelorMittal South Africa has reported a sharp drop in first-quarter profit, but says it expects improvement in the next three months.
Merafe posts output increase
Merafe Resources says first-quarter production rose 3.8%, but says the company will operate at a lower rate during June to August.
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.
Rio reaches accord with Guinea over Simandou
Rio Tinto says it will pay the government of Guinea $700m after reaching an agreement to resolve all outstanding disputes over its Simandou iron ore project.
Kumba output hit by excessive rainfall
Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 23% decline in quarterly production, hit by excessive rainfall at all operations.