Analysts grapple with Glencore
Mining analysts will spend another day in briefings with Glencore executives, seeking to understand a business that is simultaneously a commodity trader, miner, as well as an investor.
Metorex gives Ruashi clean bill of health
The transformer issues at Metorex’s flagship mine are a thing of the past, enabling the group to deliver while copper is trading at record highs, says management.
New energy plan finalised by April
The Integrated Resource Plan, which will determine the country's electricity mix over the next 20 years, will be passed into law by the start of April, says a goverment official.
ICT spills beans on Kumba’s green record
Diesel, used oil and other motor vehicle waste products have polluted groundwater at the Sishen mine for years, according to court documents submitted by ICT.
Aurora given another reprieve
The liquidation case involving Aurora Empowerment Systems has been postponed to the end of the week, says an official.
Govt extends mining moratorium
Minister of Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu has extended a moratorium on new applications for prospecting rights.
Galaxy Gold, ARM announce board changes
African Rainbow Minerals has announced a succession process for a new CEO, while Peter Skeat hands over the reins of Galaxy Gold.
Strike, stoppages smack Northam earnings
Northam Platinum, hit by labour action and safety-related stoppages, has reported a drop in first-half profit and says the outlook is challenging.
ARM more than trebles earnings
African Rainbow Minerals has cracked it in the six months to end-December and there's more to come in the second half of the financial year, according to CEO Andre Wilkens.
ARM confronts Nkwe over platinum rights
ARM CEO Andre Wilkens says his company and partner Anglo Platinum are going to court to obtain a ruling on who owns the prospecting rights to the Modikwa Deeps.