DiamondCorp’s Lace project to cost R126m
DiamondCorp expects the development of its Lace project in the Free State to cost up to R126m.
New CEO for International Ferro Metals
International Ferro Metals has appointed former BHP Billiton manager Christiaan Jordaan as its new chief executive.
New De Beers CEO fits the bill – Oppenheimer
Nicky Oppenheimer spells out why Philippe Mellier is the first outsider to be appointed CEO of De Beers, and also talks about his own future role in the diamond group.
Num declares Sishen dispute
The National Union of Mineworkers says it has declared a dispute with Kumba's Sishen Iron Ore over non-implementation of a housing clause in the 2010-2012 wage agreement.
Court allows Amsa to join ICT/Kumba case
The application by ArcelorMittal SA to join Kumba Iron Ore in a court bid against Imperial Crown Trading has been granted, says the steelmaker.
Amsa ‘paid’ for cheap Sishen ore
Kumba was compensated in 2001 in anticipation of lower future profits it would’ve sustained due to its iron ore supply agreement with ArcelorMittal SA, read court documents.
Most SA gold mines to close in 10 years
Rising input costs and declining reserves spell the end of the industry on which SA's economy has been built.
Exxaro workers plan strike
More than 7 000 workers at Exxaro may strike over plans to rationalise the business.
Ever-deeper gold still costs lives
The massive drill is deafening as it bores into the rock of the world's deepest mine where heat and humidity sap the strength of gold miners who never know when the next rock fall might kill or maim.
Merafe goes for ferrochrome expansion
Merafe Resources will fund its R1bn share of the next expansion of the huge Lion ferrochrome smelter complex, but will not increase its stake in the JV with Xstrata.