Transnet gets its coal act together
Transnet Freight Rail has upped its game and is railing coal to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal faster than the terminal can export it. Long may this continue.
Shabangu: no casualties from mines debate
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu says she has found no evidence that investors are fleeing South Africa due to the nationalisation debate.
Mining surge to increase DRC’s power deficit
The Democratic Republic of Congo will see its energy deficit dramatically increase in the next four years due to a surge in demand from the mining industry.
Amsa plan to buy ICT still on – report
ArcelorMittal SA says it may still buy Imperial Crown Trading to regain a disputed iron ore supply deal, according to news daily Business Report.
Exxaro’s ambitious titanium strategy
Competition regulations make it extremely unlikely Exxaro will be able to get its hands on Richards Bay Minerals, but CEO Sipho Nkosi won't rule the possibility out completely.
Metorex regains some lost ground
Metorex shares have staged a small comeback as worries subside over whether its proposed takeover deal by China’s Jinchuan Group is in danger of being terminated.
Kibali mine running by 2014 – Randgold
Randgold Resources and Anglogold Ashanti's Kibali joint venture in northeastern Congo will be fully operational by the beginning of 2014, says Randgold's CEO.
Jubilee flogs farm, seeks investor
Anglo Platinum deemed the suitor for minerals owned by Jubilee Platinum's Tjate Platinum Corporation. Jubilee also in talks to attract investor for $650m mine.
Gold miners again take to hedging
Gold mining companies in the second quarter reported their first consecutive quarterly net hedging in 10 years, says GFMS and Societe Generale.
RBCT’s Chirwa set to resign
Raymond Chirwa looks set to relinquish his position at Richards Bay Coal Terminal after just over two years at the helm.