De Beers SA sees 6.5 mln carats for 2011
De Beers expects its SA business to produce 6.5 million carats in 2011, a million less than 2010 as the effects of mine disposals filter down, says the division's CEO.
First Uranium gets through key test
First Uranium has successfully completed the testing of its gold plant at Mine Waste Solutions, yet there remain obstacle for the group to mount.
Namibia’s diamond, uranium output down
Namibia's diamond output more than halved in the second quarter of this year to 208,000 carats as economic woes hit demand, financial group Capricorn Investment Holdings said on Tuesday.
Gold One posts interim profit
Gold One International has reported a swing to an interim profit, from a loss, after it doubled its production and cashed in on a higher gold price.
Beneficiation not optional in new MPRDA
Government may force the mining sector to participate in beneficiation, at least as far as the supply of raw materials are concerned, according to policy proposals.
Terms to be attached to mining licences
Mining licences will in future be granted with attached conditions, to ensure a supply of raw material for local industries seeking to further refine, or beneficiate, the extracted minerals, MPs hear.
First Uranium enters deal with Vulisango
First Uranium has entered into a R400,000 per month consulting contract with BEE group Vulisango Holdings.
Num condemns Lonmin community deal
Lonmin's agreement to employ only locals at its Marikana mine in Bapong promotes xenophobia, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Glencore buys into Optimum Coal
Optimum Coal says that a unit of Glencore International, the world's largest commodity trader, has bought a 14.1% stake in it.
Randgold Resources lowers output target
Randgold Resources has revised its full year production downwards after abnormal rainfall in Mali impacted on production.