PAF to mine Mozambique gold by 2012
Pan African Resources said it hoped to produce gold from its Mozambican projects by 2012 following completion of a feasibility study.
Ex miner drags AngloGold to Con Court
The Constitutional Court will hear the case of a former miner claims working underground AngloGold Ashanti's mines caused severe damages to his health.
HolGoun is still willing to talk to Lonmin
The HolGoun Group, whose subsidiary Keysha Investments was awarded a prospecting right over a portion of Lonmin's property in the Bushveld, says has and continues to be willing to find an amicable solution with Lonmin.
High stockpiles may slow China’s coal shipments
Some Chinese buyers are seeking to defer the delivery of prompt thermal coal shipments by at least a month, citing high stockpiles at the country's ports, sources from three affected trading firms say.
Aurora confirms illegal miner deaths
Aurora Empowerment Systems claims illegal mining has cost the company at least R80m worth of damages at its East Rand operations. Four illegal miners perished at its Grootvlei mine.
Lonmin to fight Keysha, exposure ‘minimal’
Lonmin is back in full control of its operations but unfinished business includes the dispute with Keysha Investments and what to do about former director Sivi Gounden.
Platmin focus on boosting Q3 perfomance
Unkind weather, between April and May, and reconstruction of the pinion at the Merensky mill slowed down Platmin's operational perfomance during Q2.
Exxaro could keep KZ Sands going
Exxaro's KZ Sands titanium smelter could be saved by the recent upturn in the titanium market if the group can strike suitable deals with customers who want the smelter to stay in operation.
Aquarius swings back into profit
AQUARIUS Platinum swung to a net profit as higher metal prices outweighed lower output resulting from the temporary closure of the Everest mine.
Firestone Energy increases Waterberg resource
Firestone Energy, the Australian resources company that plans to develop coal projects in SA, has announced a significant upgrade of the shallow coal resources within the Waterberg Coal Region.