Two workers die at Modikwa, says NUM
Two miners have died at Modikwa Platinum after a cave-in, bringing the number of workers killed at mines this year to more than ten, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
AllanHochreiter to list Sable Platinum
James Allan and Rene Hochreiter are to list their platinum interests through a reverse
takeover of the New Corpcapital cash shell, despite grim times in the platinum sector.
Intimidation wracks Impala’s Rustenburg mine
NUM claims widespread intimidation by a new, emergent union is the root cause of
a 20,000-person strong stay-away at Impala Platinum's key mine.
Optimum Coal output ‘disappoints’
Optimum Coal Holdings has posted a 15% drop in interim coal output, compared with the previous corresponding period
SA may import more power from neighbours
Eskom is considering importing more electricity from its neighbours as power in South Africa is expected to remain tight for at least the next two years.
DiamondCorp revises cost of Lace mine
The Lace diamond mine being developed near Kroonstad in the Free State is going to
cost 11% more than planned, but forecast initial revenues should more than double.
Anglo seeks Codelco talks as pressure piles up
Anglo American has urged Chile's Codelco to seek a negotiated deal to settle the
dispute over Anglo American Sur, labelling a criminal probe into the matter as
"completely inappropriate'.
PGM prices to falter in 2012, recover in 2013
Concerns about global growth are likely to soften platinum and palladium demand this year, although production shortfalls in SA are likely to support prices.
Vedanta’s Konkola settles on 17% pay hike
Konkola Copper Mines, the Zambia miner owned by Vedanta Resources Plc, has awarded its workers a 17% pay increase, says a union official.
Zimplats workers return to work
Workers at the Zimbabwean unit of platinum miner Impala Platinum have returned to work after going on strike last week over electricity bills.