Simmers to sell Transvaal Gold Mining Estate
Simmer & Jack Mines says that it has agreed to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Transvaal Gold Mining Estates (TGME) to Stonewall Mining for R25m.
Petmin declares maiden dividend
A solid set of results despite difficult trading conditions has put Petmin in the position where it could declare a maiden dividend while investing R120m at its Somkhele anthracite mine.
Northam strike continues with no end in sight
The National Union of Mineworkers says a strike by over 8 000 workers at Northam Platinum has entered its third day with "no resolution in sight".
Ruashi delivers for Metorex
Metorex has finally turned the corner following operating successes at the Ruashi copper/cobalt plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is now set up for sustainable growth.
Wits Gold opts for De Bron
Wits Gold has prioritised the De Bron project in the southern Free State for development and intends expanding it through the purchase of Merriespruit South from Harmony.
Bernard Swanepoel buys Cons Murch
Metorex has sold antimony producer Consolidated Murchison to Bernard Swanepoel's To The Point organisation for R1 and will contribute R65m to meet recapitalisation and rehabilitation requirements.
Strike starts at Northam, stalls at Exxaro
A strike has started at Northam Platinum, but new wage negotiations at diversified miner Exxaro are continuing.
Liuri Gold to fight for Zambia licence
ASX-listed explorer Liuri Gold is taking legal action against the Zambian government after its mining licence for the Luiri Hill gold project was cancelled.
New iron ore mine to debut on JSE
The Australian entrepreneur Ed Nealon, who set up the Kroondal platinum mine, plans a new iron ore mine in Limpopo which will be listed in SA.
Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues to batter BP
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill involving British petroleum giant BP continues to dig into the company's pockets having cost about $8bn since April.