Hawks raid DMR, ICT over Sishen
The Hawks have raided offices of the DMR and Imperial Crown Trading as part of an investigation into the decision to award ICT a 21.4% prospecting right over Sishen mine.
Pan African agrees to 11% wage hikes
Pan African Resources has concluded negotiations with the National Union of Mineworkers on wages and other conditions of employment.
CRG reports progress on draining mines
Central Rand Gold has reported progress on its proposed plan to stop and partially treat acid mine drainage at its operations in the Central Rand Basin.
Anglo stops all coal operations due to strike
Anglo American says it has halted operations at its South African coal mines due to the ongoing wage strike.
Regulator stops First Uranium operations
First Uranium has been forced to suspend operations after intervention from the nuclear regulator.
Merafe’s ferrochrome ouput lower
Merafe Resources, the country's largest ferrochrome producer, says first-half production has fallen 4% to 150,000 tonnes due to furnace refurbishments.
Optimum preps R800m capital raiser
Optimum Coal Holdings is pressing ahead with plans to raise R800m, or more, by November to finance its growth projects and possibly add more to its portfolio.
Xstrata posts flat copper, coal production
Xstrata has posted a 6% increase in copper output during the second quarter, as volumes in Chile and from its Australian operations helped offset lower grades.
De Beers boasts record sales figures
De Beers has recorded its highest interim sales figures to date, buoyed by strong retail demand from the Indian and Chinese consumer markets.
Mimosa shines for Aquarius Platinum
Zimbabwean asset Mimosa was the stand-out performer for Aquarius Platinum in the June quarter, as the group's SA mines battled a string of production issues and the rand.