DMR’s beneficiation plan takes shape
Tax incentives and promises to prioritise infrastructure form part of government’s strategy to attract buy-in for the state’s proposed mineral beneficiation plan, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Xstrata upbeat over commodities outlook
Xstrata is confident in the medium- and long-term outlook for commodity markets, says CEO Mick Davis.
Sentula sees improved performance
Sentula Mining is expecting to report a rise in full-year earnings, and also sees better margins in its current financial year.
Aurora assets to be audited for sale
The assets of mines owned by the stricken Aurora group are being inspected and sale negotiations opened.
State seeks to revive Alexkor
State-owned diamond miner Alexkor is once again on the lookout for new mining ventures, says a senior government official.
Govt aims to break diamond dealers’ hold
The state is looking to sidestep the grip of SA’s major polished diamond wholesalers on the local beneficiator industry by exploiting foreign legislation.
Rockwell makes operating profit
Rockwell Diamonds has returned to profitability, although actual production fell short of internal management targets during the year to end-February.
Germany won’t draw followers for nuclear plan
A German plan to shut all nuclear reactors by 2022 is unlikely to inspire many imitators abroad, experts say.
Eskom to build new coal-to-gas station
Eskom wants to build a new 2,100MW power station, making use of new underground coal-to-gas technology, according to a senior official.
Platinum Australia faces tough situation
Platinum Australia appears between a rock and a hard place given the labour unrest at Smokey Hills, which must perform at its best over the next two quarters to avoid a financial crunch.