Smokey Hills contractor killed by mob
UPDATED: An employee of a mining contractor at Platinum Australia’s Smokey Hills has been killed in the wake of ongoing labour unrest at the mine.
Aurora, Shandong cancel Pamodzi meeting
Both Aurora Empowerment Systems and its potential Chinese investor have cancelled a meeting scheduled with Pamodzi Gold unions and liquidators, says an official.
Implats cuts back at Marula mine
Impala Platinum is to retrench staff at Marula after putting proposed expansions on hold for at least two years because of persistent underperformance.
Tanzanian explorer to list on JSE
AIM-listed gold exploration group Kibo is to list on the JSE's AltX, but is not looking to raise any money at this stage for its five projects in Tanzania.
Aurora told to vacate Pamodzi mines
Liquidators have given Aurora Empowerment Systems three days to leave the Pamodzi mines in Orkney and Springs.
Lights will stay on, for now, says Eskom
Power utility Eskom has denied currency market speculation of power outages.
Platinum Australia has to deliver
Platinum Australia has produced a favourable prefeasibility study for its Rooderand project, but the junior has to prove its Smokey Hills mine is a success to be able to fund Rooderand.
Boom times coming for rough diamonds
Diamond producers should "prepare to meet thy boom" if the highly positive message from RBC Capital Markets' diamond conference turns out to be correct.
Nuclear remains part of energy mix, says Peters
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has reiterated government's commitment to nuclear and renewable energy as part of the integrated resources plan.
Commodities outlook strong, says Glencore
Commodities fundamentals remain strong as buoyant demand from emerging markets strains tightening supplies, says Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg.