Mafube lifex project in doubt after JV hits licensing problems
THE future of the Mafube coal mine in South Africa's Mpumalanga province has been thrown into doubt after the government turned down its application...
Sedibelo Platinum write-down forces ruby miner into the red
THE decline in platinum group metal (PGM) prices last year weighed heavily on Gemfields, the ruby and emerald miner which has a 6.45% stake...
Kenmare Resources not for sale, says outgoing MD Carvill
KENMARE Resources said there were no plans to sell the company despite calls by a shareholder last month for it to consider strategic options.
Outgoing...
Froneman appoints former colleague to run uranium M&A
SIBANYE-Stillwater's plans to sell or joint venture its uranium reserves have been given a boost with the appointment of industry veteran Greg Cochran, a...
Hummingbird’s mining contractor hits back in Kouroussa dispute
THE mining contractor at the centre of a row with Hummingbird Resources said on Wednesday it had not been paid by the gold producer...
Sibanye-Stillwater suspends PGM shaft after conveyor damaged
SIBANYE-Stillwater on Wednesday suspended its Siphumelele shaft following an accident in which a conveyor belt was damaged at the platinum group metals operation. There...
The tide may be turning for unwanted PGM
PALLADIUM is heading south again after two bursts this month took the metal's price firmly through $1,000 per ounce. At last count it was...
Copper 360 signs new offtake for Nama Copper plant deal
COPPER 360, a Johannesburg listed miner and development company, announced on Tuesday it had adjusted the terms of a previously announced R200m acquisition of...
Is this the time to sell or stay bold on gold?
SWISS bank UBS published a note on March 6 questioning whether the dollar gold price had run too hard, too soon.
At the time the...
Sibanye-Stillwater open to JV on Burnstone gold project
SIBANYE-Stillwater was prepared to sell its Burnstone gold project or bring it out of mothballs if a joint venture partner could be found for...