Amsa still assessing new iron ore project
ArcelorMittal SA is close to completing its due dilgence study on a potential new iron ore mine in the Northern Cape.
Wits Gold mulls DMB spin-out
Wits Gold is considering its options on the DBM-project, which is nearing development, saying it wants to unlock the value of the group's other exploration assets.
Hawks raid DMR, ICT over Sishen
The Hawks have raided offices of the DMR and Imperial Crown Trading as part of an investigation into the decision to award ICT a 21.4% prospecting right over Sishen mine.
CRG reports progress on draining mines
Central Rand Gold has reported progress on its proposed plan to stop and partially treat acid mine drainage at its operations in the Central Rand Basin.
Pan African agrees to 11% wage hikes
Pan African Resources has concluded negotiations with the National Union of Mineworkers on wages and other conditions of employment.
Namibia’s mining body warns over new tax
Namibia's Chamber of Mines wants the government to reconsider plans to impose a further 17% tax on exploration and mining firms.
Optimum preps R800m capital raiser
Optimum Coal Holdings is pressing ahead with plans to raise R800m, or more, by November to finance its growth projects and possibly add more to its portfolio.
Merafe’s ferrochrome ouput lower
Merafe Resources, the country's largest ferrochrome producer, says first-half production has fallen 4% to 150,000 tonnes due to furnace refurbishments.
Xstrata posts flat copper, coal production
Xstrata has posted a 6% increase in copper output during the second quarter, as volumes in Chile and from its Australian operations helped offset lower grades.
De Beers boasts record sales figures
De Beers has recorded its highest interim sales figures to date, buoyed by strong retail demand from the Indian and Chinese consumer markets.