Politicians ‘lack will’ on acid mine water
There is no political will to deal with the acid mine water problem, says the CEO of the Federation for a Sustainable Environment.
Merafe expects sharp drop in earnings
Ferrochrome producer Merafe Resources expects sharply lower earnings for the six months to June and is cutting back production because of current weaker market conditions.
Rockwell trims fundraising target
Rockwell Diamonds has scaled down its plans to raise C$35.3m in new funds, opting to aim for $20m instead.
Coal workers want ‘reasonable’ offer
At the start of wage negotiations in the coal sector, unions demand a 14% wage hike, while firms offer 5%.
Coal law could benefit SA exporters
Draft legislation in Indonesia could prove very profitable for South African coal exporters seeking to export lower quality coal to India and China.
Metorex output stays flat
Copper producer Metorex has said first-half copper output rose 1% compared with the preceding six-months, while production of cobalt fell 6%.
Zimbabwe rejects all indigenisation proposals
Zimbabwe has rejected all 175 local ownernship proposals it received from foreign mining companies.
Flooding continues to impact BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton has reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly jump in metallurgical coal production from flood-hit eastern Australia.
IFM set to turn corner
International Ferro Metals remains on track to lower its cost base as it prepares to cash in on an expected increase in demand for stainless steel.