ANCYL scoffs at ‘independent’ research
The ANC Youth League says it is not interested in independent views on the nationalisation of mines.
ANC talks tough on mines research
All structures within the ANC must stop casting aspersions before real research work on the nationalisation of mines begins, spokesperson Brian Sokutu said on Wednesday.
IRP2 sinks major power project
An Australian firm has abandoned plans to develop a 1,000MW coal-fired power station for SA, saying the draft Integrated Resource Plan will make the project unsustainable.
Zimplats a boon to Impala output
Impala Platinum has reported a 7% rise in first-quarter platinum output, boosted by better performance at its Impala and Zimplats mines.
SA platinum output to remain flat
South Africa's platinum supply may rise a touch next year after falling slightly in 2010 on safety-related stoppages and wage strikes, says Johnson Matthey.
South Deep strike ‘hurts’ Gold Fields
Gold Fields says the strike at its South Deep mine is having a "material impact' on production.
Great Basin widens loss
Great Basin Gold has reported a wider pre-tax quarterly loss, hurt by higher expenses.
BHP looks at emerging markets for growth
BHP Billiton chair Jac Nasser says that while the US, Europe and other mature markets remain significant contributors to commodity demand, it is emerging markets that are the key drivers of growth.
Rockwell content with diamond prices
Rockwell Diamonds says it has achieved good prices during its most recent diamond sale.
Zimbabwe raises its PGM stature
Zimbabwe’s emergence as an important platinum group metals player has been underscored in Johnson Matthey’s interim review of the global market.