Platmin’s output headaches carry on
Platmin says its target of achieving breakeven in 2011 at the Pilanesberg mine is not a sure thing, as the group’s struggles to attain adequate waste stripping volumes continue.
Eastplats posts loss, mine damaged
Eastern Platinum has posted a quarterly loss on lower output and the company says its flagship Crocodile River Mine project is damaged following a wage dispute.
Eastplats shares hit the skids
Eastern Platinum’s share price has been punished as investor disappointment over woeful results were exacerbated by an ongoing and allegedly violent labour dispute.
AngloGold approves new BEE structure
AngloGold Ashanti says shareholders have accepted the restructuring of its BEE share ownership transaction entered into in 2006.
Glencore unfazed over commodities falls
Glencore International CEO Ivan Glasenberg says recent falls in commodity prices were due to "froth" in the market and that demand for the company's IPO remains strong.
James Campbell takes over at Rockwell
African Diamonds ex-MD James Campbell has been appointed the new CEO of Rockwell Diamonds, where he will immediately have to convince investors to plough more money into the company.
Amsa to secure own iron ore mine
UPDATED - ArcelorMittal SA raised the prospect of restarting its own mining division saying it was in negotiations to develop an iron ore mine.
R4.2bn manganese smelter to boost Coega
The Coega Industrial Development Zone has received a major boost, with the announcement of a R4.2bn rand investment for the construction of a manganese smelter plant.
Vavi hits out at Zuma’s nephew
Cosatu head Zwelinzima Vavi has severely criticised President Jacob Zuma's nephew Khulubuse Zuma, co-owner of Aurora Mines, for donating election money to the ANC instead of paying his workers.
AngloGold Ashanti dives into Eritrea
AngloGold Ashanti reckons Eritrea may turn out to be another Colombia for the group in terms of successful gold exploration.