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.
West Africa is the ‘new Pilbara’
West Africa is the new Pilbara for iron ore mining as well as a battleground between established miners and Chinese firms seeking to enter the region.
Shabangu rules out state miner bailouts
State-owned mining company AEMFC will "never' be bailed out at taxpayers’ expense if it falls on difficult times, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Rio, Chinalco set up exploration JV
Global miner Rio Tinto and state-owned Chinese aluminium producer Chinalco have established a joint venture to explore for new mineral deposits in China.
Trans Hex breaks free in Angola
Trans Hex is tantalisingly close to getting rid of two of the biggest remaining millstones around its neck - the Luarica and Fucauma alluvial diamond mines in Angola.
Trans Hex upbeat on Namaqualand
Trans Hex reckons there are "bonus" diamonds to be had at De Beers' Namaqualand Mines, which it can access because it owns the adjacent marine diamond concession.
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.
CIC Energy looks for new buyer
CIC Energy has ended its takeover arrangement with Indian group JSW Energy after a final completion deadline was missed, and is now looking for an alternative buyer.
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.
DMR’s beneficiation plan takes shape
Tax incentives and promises to prioritise infrastructure form part of government’s strategy to attract buy-in for the state’s proposed mineral beneficiation plan, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.