Iron ore rail line expansion ‘on track’
Transnet is on track to expand its iron ore and manganese rail line to an annual capacity of 60 million tonnes by 2012/13, says its CEO.
Acid drainage claims another shaft
Acid mine drainage in the East Rand Basin has claimed another operation, with Gold One saying it will close its Sub Nigel 1 shaft due to rising water levels.
Num prepares for Exxaro strike
The National Union of Mineworkers says a majority of its members at Exxaro have so far voted in favour of a strike over planned retrenchments at the company.
Govt revokes Wild Coast mining rights
Minerals and Energy Minister Susan Shabangu withdrew a company's rights to mine heavy minerals on the Wild Coast after it failed to consult with the local community.
Wesizwe gets ready for development
Wesizwe Platinum says the official launch date for its Frischgewaagd-Ledig mine development project will be July 4, with TWP appointed as contractor.
BHP brings new Gulf well into production
BHP Billiton says its petroleum subsidiary is the first company in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to bring a newly drilled well into production since the moratorium was enacted in May 2010.
First Uranium narrows loss
First Uranium has reported a narrower pre-tax loss in the fourth quarter and says production at its Ezulwini mine will be off to a slow start.
Amsa ups ante in Sishen row
ArcelorMittal SA is demanding nearly R26bn from Kumba if the steelmaker’s supply agreement for iron ore from Sishen mine is not resumed.
New CEO for International Ferro Metals
International Ferro Metals has appointed former BHP Billiton manager Christiaan Jordaan as its new chief executive.
Num declares Sishen dispute
The National Union of Mineworkers says it has declared a dispute with Kumba's Sishen Iron Ore over non-implementation of a housing clause in the 2010-2012 wage agreement.