New energy plan finalised by April
The Integrated Resource Plan, which will determine the country's electricity mix over the next 20 years, will be passed into law by the start of April, says a goverment official.
Good times return for Merafe
Merafe is back in the black as good times return for the ferrochrome sector, but the company faces major funding commitments to pay for planned expansions.
Metorex gives Ruashi clean bill of health
The transformer issues at Metorex’s flagship mine are a thing of the past, enabling the group to deliver while copper is trading at record highs, says management.
Analysts grapple with Glencore
Mining analysts will spend another day in briefings with Glencore executives, seeking to understand a business that is simultaneously a commodity trader, miner, as well as an investor.
Aurora given another reprieve
The liquidation case involving Aurora Empowerment Systems has been postponed to the end of the week, says an official.
ICT spills beans on Kumba’s green record
Diesel, used oil and other motor vehicle waste products have polluted groundwater at the Sishen mine for years, according to court documents submitted by ICT.
Strike, stoppages smack Northam earnings
Northam Platinum, hit by labour action and safety-related stoppages, has reported a drop in first-half profit and says the outlook is challenging.
ARM confronts Nkwe over platinum rights
ARM CEO Andre Wilkens says his company and partner Anglo Platinum are going to court to obtain a ruling on who owns the prospecting rights to the Modikwa Deeps.
Govt extends mining moratorium
Minister of Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu has extended a moratorium on new applications for prospecting rights.
Galaxy Gold, ARM announce board changes
African Rainbow Minerals has announced a succession process for a new CEO, while Peter Skeat hands over the reins of Galaxy Gold.