Aquarius Platinum cans Blue Ridge
Aquarius Platinum is to put its Blue Ridge mine on care and maintenance because of low rand platinum prices and will instead focus on development of Booysendal South.
Aurora assets to be audited for sale
The assets of mines owned by the stricken Aurora group are being inspected and sale negotiations opened.
State seeks to revive Alexkor
State-owned diamond miner Alexkor is once again on the lookout for new mining ventures, says a senior government official.
Chamber praises mining minister
The Chamber of Mines has lauded Mining Minister Susan Shabangu's "depth of
understanding" and sophisticated proposals in her budget vote.
Germany won’t draw followers for nuclear plan
A German plan to shut all nuclear reactors by 2022 is unlikely to inspire many imitators abroad, experts say.
Rockwell makes operating profit
Rockwell Diamonds has returned to profitability, although actual production fell short of internal management targets during the year to end-February.
Aurora liquidators deny bias claims
Aurora Empower Systems was never given preference because of its political connections, axed Pamodzi Gold liquidator Enver Motala says.
Eskom to build new coal-to-gas station
Eskom wants to build a new 2,100MW power station, making use of new underground coal-to-gas technology, according to a senior official.
Platinum Australia faces tough situation
Platinum Australia appears between a rock and a hard place given the labour unrest at Smokey Hills, which must perform at its best over the next two quarters to avoid a financial crunch.
Creditors are gunning for Aurora
Creditor are sharpening their teeth for the directors of embattled mining company Aurora Empowerment Systems.