DRDGold sells mining licences
DRDGold said it had significantly derisked the business following the disposal of mining licences owned by Durban Roodepoort Deep and West Wits - a move that helped flood company coffers.
DRDGold to rekindle flame of optionality
DRDGold wants to convince gold investors that its surface retreatment operations contain a new kind of optionality.
Exxaro Sands strike to spread like ‘wild fire’
The strike by more than 600 workers at Exxaro Sands inKwaZulu-Natal, now in its fourth day, will spread "like wildfire", the National Union of Mineworkers says.
Impala lifts div after “worst year”
David Brown, CEO of Impala Platinum, complained his company suffered one of its worst years ever but nonetheless lifted the total dividend in a sign of better times to come.
Impala defends tardy expansion, risks
Impala Platinum said plans to bring shafts online at its lease area could be "cast in concrete" and that risks associated with Zimbabwe could be managed.
Harmony halts plans for R6bn shaft
Harmony Gold Mining plans to delay the development of a R6bn shaft at its Evander mine in Mpumalanga.
Eskom’s R35bn Kusile plan intact
Despite reports to the contrary, Eskom was still proceeding with plans to build another power station, the proposed R45bn Kusile venture.
Gold demand surges, ETFs rate high
Gold backed exchange traded funds helped power gold demand to a more than one third increase in the second quarter, the World Gold Council reported.
Trans Hex’s carat production below target
Diamond mining company Trans Hex says its South African carat production has been below target for the year to date, primarily as a result of grade under-performance at Baken Mine.
Zim seeks new bids for fallen steel gaint Zisco
Zimbabwe is inviting fresh bids for the takeover of state steel-maker Zisco, after rejecting earlier offers from ArcelorMittal, Jindal Steel and Power of India.