Rockwell speeds up projects
Rockwell Diamonds has accelerated a number of projects to enhance the recovery of diamonds on existing operations as well as at the Tirisano project.
Gold Fields sees output rise, but doubts remain
Gold Fields expects its production in the second quarter to rise by 5%, while analysts said it would struggle to meet its year target.
Platmin expects prolonged disruption
Operations at the Pilanesburg platinum mine belonging to Platmin will be disrupted for some time, following an illegal disruption by employees of the mining contractor.
Tough times at the face
New entrants to South Africa's coal sector had a bucket of cold water thrown over them at the recent Coaltrans South Africa conference.
Cosatu, ANCYL ‘on same page’ over nationalisation
The ANC Youth League's position on nationalisation and land reform is in line with that of Cosatu and its affiliate Numsa, says the union's general secretary Irvin Jim.
Zambian coal power plant construction to start
Singapore's Nava Bharat Pte plans to start construction of a 300MW coal-fired power plant in Zambia by the end of 2011 and complete it by 2014, says company director Ashwin Devineni.
Vale’s the only offer, says Metorex
Metorex says it has still received no firm offer from any party other than Brazil's Vale, which has made a $1.1bn offer for it.
Union, gold firms resume wage talks
The National Union of Mineworkers hopes to secure a 14% pay increase when it meets gold mining industry representatives in further salary talks, says a senior official.
Metal workers union calls for strike
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has announced a country-wide strike that could see more than 300,000 workers down tools.
Mantra eyes uranium mine inside Unesco site
Mantra Resources plans to build a $400m uranium mine inside a world heritage game reserve in Tanzania within the next three years, says a cabinet minister.