Miners pressed to raise yields
Miners are coming under pressure to boost shareholder returns and redress a balance that has seen profit from higher commodity prices ploughed into growth programmes, salaries and taxes.
Platmin pledges JSE relisting by 2013
Platinum group metal producer Platmin says it has promised to relist on the JSE before January 2013.
Sishen: the full summary
The complete abridged ruling by Judge Raymond Zondo in the North Gauteng High Court case on the disputed mineral right in Sishen Iron Ore, delivered on December 15.
Lonmin finalises wage deals
Lonmin and the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union have wrapped up outstanding wage increase negotiations.
London Mining delays first Marampa shipment
Lonon Mining, which began producing iron ore from its Marampa operation in Sierra Leone earlier this month, has delayed its first shipment to January.
Burnstone is on the mend – CEO Ferdi Dippenaar
The troubled Burnstone mine is getting back on track according to an update from Great Basin Gold, but RBC Capital Markets has remained cautious following a recent visit.
Anglo American may sell Amapa
Anglo American is considering selling its majority stake in the Amapa iron ore operation in northern Brazil as it focuses on its flagship Minas-Rio growth project further south.
First Uranium to layoff staff at Ezulwini
First Uranium may retrench up to half of its employees at struggling Ezulwini, saying workers will have to prove their worth over Christmas to minimise layoffs.
Palabora granted new order rights
SA's largest copper producer Palabora Mining says it has been granted the conversion of its mining rights.
Firestone appoints Tebeila as chairman
Firestone Energy has confirmed the appointment of Timothy Tebeila as its new chairman, following the resignation of David Perkins.