Coal miners in new acid drainage plan
Mpumalanga’s biggest coal miners are working on a plan to decontaminate
around 250 megalitres of acid mine water for use by platinum mines, both in
that province and Limpopo.
CoAL responds to Makhado railway report
Coal of Africa has set the record straight on its proposed 22.5km railway spur between the group's Makhado coking coal project and an existing railway line.
Renova in rival bid for Ezulwini – report
Russia’s Renova group has made a joint counter-bid for First Uranium’s
Ezulwini mine, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
CoAL’s Makhado railway angers farmers
Coal of Africa's plans to build a 22.5km railway line from its Makhado project have angered the region's game farmers, reports Beeld.
Another blow for First Uranium shareholders
First Uranium’s shareholders will have to accept a smaller than previously
announced payout when the proposed sale of the group’s key assets is
completed.
Amplats makes small wins
Amplats has made some small gains during the first quarter of 2012, lifting
mining output and productivity levels after a grim performance the previous
year.
Anglo shareholders toe the line, largely.
Some Anglo American shareholders have spoken their minds over a variety of
issues at the company’s annual general meeting, most notably regarding the
dispute with Chile’s Codelco.
Gold Fields increases Chucapaca investment
Gold Fields has increased the initial investment for its Peruvian Chucapaca project to
$1.2bn, the company's vice president for South American tells Reuters.
SACMH faces JSE suspension
South African Coal Mining Holdings has been warned by the JSE to submit its financial reports for the interim period to end-December, or face suspension.
State has bigger role in mining – Motlanthe
The recent global financial crisis has shown that more state intervention is needed in
the mining industry, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.