Good times return for Merafe
Merafe is back in the black as good times return for the ferrochrome sector, but the company faces major funding commitments to pay for planned expansions.
ICT spills beans on Kumba’s green record
Diesel, used oil and other motor vehicle waste products have polluted groundwater at the Sishen mine for years, according to court documents submitted by ICT.
ICT exposes Kumba’s ‘dirty play’
Imperial Crown Trading has accused Kumba Iron Ore of planting forged documents found as part of ICT’s application for the 21.4% prospecting right in Sishen mine.
State talks tough on cheap steel
The government says it will do all it can to ensure domestic steel manufacturers are able to source ore from Sishen at a discount, subject to a pricing agreement.
Zim in R21bn steel deal with India
Lazarus Zim's Afripalm Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Steel Authority of India to build a steel mill in South Africa, according to Business Day.
BHP sees high iron ore price for two years
BHP Billiton's CEO expects iron ore prices to remain strong for as long as two years, and is confident the company's profit margins will remain robust, even as costs escalate.
India’s Sail eyes SA for 3mt steel plant
Steel Authority of India is planning to build four steel plants, one of which will be in South Africa, for $12bn, according to its chairperson.
IFM losses increase
IFM continues to battle with various technical issues which have kept it in the red despite rapidly improving market conditions for its main customers - the stainless steel producers.
Avalloy seeks breakthrough year
Superalloy producer Avalloy says beneficiation and skills development are at the core of its growth strategy.
BHP seeks monthly price for met coal
BHP Billiton has notified major Japanese steelmakers that from April it wants monthly pricing of metallurgical coal to replace quarterly pricing, according to a report.