Acid drainage claims another shaft
Acid mine drainage in the East Rand Basin has claimed another operation, with Gold One saying it will close its Sub Nigel 1 shaft due to rising water levels.
Iron ore rail line expansion ‘on track’
Transnet is on track to expand its iron ore and manganese rail line to an annual capacity of 60 million tonnes by 2012/13, says its CEO.
Govt revokes Wild Coast mining rights
Minerals and Energy Minister Susan Shabangu withdrew a company's rights to mine heavy minerals on the Wild Coast after it failed to consult with the local community.
BHP brings new Gulf well into production
BHP Billiton says its petroleum subsidiary is the first company in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to bring a newly drilled well into production since the moratorium was enacted in May 2010.
Wesizwe gets ready for development
Wesizwe Platinum says the official launch date for its Frischgewaagd-Ledig mine development project will be July 4, with TWP appointed as contractor.
RBCT exports slow down
Coal exports from the Richards Bay Coal Terminal fell to 3.57 million tonnes in May from 4.8 million the previous month, RBCT data shows.
First Uranium narrows loss
First Uranium has reported a narrower pre-tax loss in the fourth quarter and says production at its Ezulwini mine will be off to a slow start.
DiamondCorp’s Lace project to cost R126m
DiamondCorp expects the development of its Lace project in the Free State to cost up to R126m.
New De Beers CEO fits the bill – Oppenheimer
Nicky Oppenheimer spells out why Philippe Mellier is the first outsider to be appointed CEO of De Beers, and also talks about his own future role in the diamond group.
Amsa ups ante in Sishen row
ArcelorMittal SA is demanding nearly R26bn from Kumba if the steelmaker’s supply agreement for iron ore from Sishen mine is not resumed.