Govt seeks discount ore deal for steel firms
Government is pursuing a deal with domestic steel and iron industries that will allow steel firms to source iron ore from Kumba at a discount, subject to a steel pricing agreement.
Kumba dampens cheap iron ore hopes
Kumba Iron Ore says it will not enter into a state-initiated discount iron ore agreement before its disputes over prospecting rights in Sishen Iron Ore are resolved.
African Eagle updates Zanzui nickel prospects
African Eagle Resources says its Zanzui project in Tanzania has shown potential of a significant nickel oxide deposit, based on drilling completed to date.
Gem Diamonds bags millions for big stones
Gem Diamonds Ltd has sold two major gems found at its Letseng mine in Lesotho for a total of $22.7m.
Patel’s jobs target ‘not pie in the sky’
The state job growth target for mining, as set out in its New Growth Path, is not unattainable as long as certain key constraints are addressed, says an industry body.
Russia slaps anti-dumping duty on SA
Russia has introduced a three-year, anti-dumping import duty on some flat-rolled steel products from SA.
Great Basin’s Hollister on safety watch-list
Great Basin Gold says US authorities has detected potential safety violations at its Hollister mine in Nevada.
Eskom calls for coal market intervention
The government needs to regulate the supply of coal to its power plants to ensure exports of the material do not jeopardise electricity generation, says Eskom.
Third party bags Palabora rights
In a new incident related to SA's mining legislation, Palabora Mining Company says a mining right for some of its assets has been awarded to a third party.
Eskom plans third new coal station
Kusile and Medupi will not be South Africa's last coal-fired power stations, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.