Strikes, rand may curb platinum output growth
South Africa is able to lift its platinum output by 5% in 2011, but the prospect of strikes and a strong rand currency may curb expansion, says metals refiner Johnson Matthey.
Outsider takes helm at De Beers
De Beers has named industry outsider Philippe Mellier, an executive from French engineering group Alstom, as its new boss.
Johann Rupert goes diamond mining
Johann Rupert has emerged as the financial backer of the Superkolong consortium, which holds the right to mine the diamond-bearing dumps at De Beers' former Jagersfontein mine.
Petmin adds Turkey copper to portfolio
Petmin has added copper to its exploration portfolio following a deal to buy 37.5% of the Shivas copper project in Turkey, a prospect that could yield 150 million tonnes of the metal.
Takeover moves Gold One to ‘fast lane’
Gold One’s transformation to mid-tier status has gained momentum with a Chinese consortium’s offer for the company, with promises of more corporate action.
New players to shake-up manganese sector
South Africa’s manganese sector is geared for large-scale expansion and will add around 15% to global capacity.
Another silicosis ruling hits miners
The Chamber of Mines have lost another silicosis-related case, forcing firms to assume responsibility for deficits in the compensation fund for employees with pulmonary disease.
Gold, silver poised for further growth
Speculators have recently been responsible for great volatility in commodity prices, but there is still room for further gains.
Panel to grill Motala, others on Pamodzi
Liquidator Enver Motala and five of his colleagues have been hauled in front of the Master of the Pretoria High Court to explain their roles in the liquidation of two Pamodzi mines.
Namibia seeks bigger De Beers marine stake
Namibia's government will pay N$375m to increase its stake in De Beers' offshore operations, reports the Namibian Sun.