Implats, Angloplat in indigenisation talks
Angloplat and Implats are cooperating with Zimbabwe on proposals to sell majority shares in their local operations to locals, says a government minister.
Gold One again under ASX spotlight
The Australian Stock Exchange has for the third time in as many months queried Gold One International on the company’s share trades and corporate activities.
Exxaro to sell coal properties for cash
Exxaro Resources wants cash for three Mpumalanga coal deposits, which it has decided are too small to be developed by the group.
DiamondCorp starts mining at Lace
DiamondCorp is mining a 30,000t bulk ore sample from its Lace mine in the Free State, after the new decline shaft intersected the kimberlite pipe at a depth of 260m.
Decision on Wild Coast mining imminent
A decision by Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is imminent on an appeal to stop her granting rights to mine titanium from sand dunes along a pristine stretch of the Wild Coast.
BHP wary of fragile economy
BHP Billiton sees the global economy remaining fragile in the near term and economic growth possibly slowing in the medium term, says its chairperson Jacques Nasser.
Health claims may ‘wipe out’ miners
The risk of a litany of silicosis claims against the mining industry is a serious threat which could cripple the sector, say analysts at RBC Capital Markets.
Lonmin doubles profit, confirms guidance
Lonmin says operating profit more than doubled to $144m in the first half and confirmed sales guidance for 2011, despite an increase in safety stoppages.
Lonmin bucks downward trend
Lonmin shares have moved against the negative direction among platinum producers, following improved financials and a positive adjustment of its long-term forecast.
Optimum Coal issues Richards Bay plea
Transnet Freight Rail and the country’s coal producers have to find a way to exploit the full export potential of the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, says Optimum Coal CEO Mike Teke.