Rio Tinto accepts Chinese offer for Kalahari
Rio Tinto has accepted China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp's bid for its 11.1% stake in Kalahari Minerals.
NPC revives coal export permit debate
Eskom is negotiating with suppliers to secure future coal supply, but failure to
advance talks should be dealt with by export regulation, a National Planning
Commission member has said.
Juniors hold key to Eskom coal deficit
Eskom's Dan Marokane said domestic coal supply from 2018 remained an urgent
issue, but that consolidation in South Africa's junior mining sector could help bridge
the deficit.
Diamond prices have stabilised, says Petra
Rough diamond prices have now stabilised, according to Petra CEO Johan Dippenaar,
but Numis Securities reckons the drop in the second half of 2011 was worse than
expected.
BHP Billiton sells out of Richards Bay Minerals
BHP Billiton is selling its stake in titanium producer Richards Bay Minerals to partner Rio
Tinto; a move that is part of its strategy to exit the titanium sector which it deems
non-core.
Implats starts to dismiss ‘no shows’
Workers who did not report for duty at Impala Platinum Holdings Rustenburg mine on Wednesday will be dismissed, says the company.
Anooraq appointee presages Anglo’s ‘new deal’
Dawid Stander will be MD of Anooraq Resources' Bokoni Platinum Mines as it enters
"an exciting growth phase" - a sure hint that a refinancing deal with Anglo American
Platinum is imminent.
Merafe’s 2011 ferrochrome production declines
Merafe Resources' attributable production of ferrochrome declined to 263,000 tonnes in the year ended December 2011 from 300,000 tonnes the previous year.
Implats appoints Goodlace as new CEO
Impala Platinum has announced the appointment of Terence Goodlace as its new CEO, with effect from July 1.
Gold One targets 300,000 oz for 2012
Gold One International has set its production forecast for 2012 at 300,000 oz, aided
by the continued ramp-up of Modder East and new contributions from Rand Uranium.