ConCourt makes mine zoning judgment
Mining companies have to obtain permission not only from the Department of
Mineral Resources for mining or prospecting on a piece of land, but also from
local authorities.
Gold, PGM output take a hit
South Africa's mining output fell sharply in volume terms in February, highlighting the impact of a government safety drive and a strike at Impala Platinum, reports Reuters.
Gold: “Well south of $1,000’
Thomson Reuters GFMS metals consultancy’s Paul Walker has tempered his
firm’s optimism about the shorter-term prospects of gold with a stark warning.
Keaton output gains momentum
Keaton Energy has reported across-the-board production increases from its operations in the financial year to end-March.
Watchdog approves Anglo’s De Beers deal
South Africa's Competition Commission has given Anglo American's buy-out of De Beers the green light.
Modikwa employees return to work
Modikwa Platinum has agreed to wage increases of between 8.5% and 10%, ending a three week protected strike.
Eskom buy-backs boost ferrochrome price
Merafe Resources CEO, Stuart Eliot, says the South African ferrochrome
industry is only operating at 65% capacity, accounting for the boost in second-
quarter prices.
Anglo mulls power plant bids – Business Day
Anglo American may this year appoint a service provider to build a 450MW power plant to take pressure off its platinum subsidiary’s electricity constraints, reports Business Day.
Bannerman reports DFS results for Etango
Bannerman Resources has reported "positive results" from the definitive feasibility study for its 80%-owned Etango uranium project in Namibia.
Impala responds to fatality cover-up claim
Impala Platinum responds to allegations that it is trying to cover up its own
culpability in the death of a mine worker in 2006.