Weak China copper demand drives surplus
The global copper market showed a supply surplus of 777,000 tonnes in 2009 due to weak demand from economies outside of China, GFMS says.
Implats retirees to boost ops
Impala Platinum has put two former executive stalwarts - ex-CEO John Smithies and former head of Rustenburg operations Paul Visser - back in harness as it strives to improve its Rustenburg operations.
Anglo nears sale of $1bn zinc business
Anglo American nears the sale of its $1bn-plus zinc businesses.
Metmar acquires 40% of Zim Alloys Chrome
Metmar Africa, in which JSE-listed Metmar Limited, has acquired a 40% stake in Zimbabwe Alloys Chrome for $51.3m.
Eastplats loss narrows
EASTERN Platinum (Eastplats) on Wednesday reported a full year net profit attributable to equity shareholders of $5.7m compared to a net loss of $209.4m previously.
Wesizwe hunts partner, clears Solomon
Wesizwe hunts for a partner to develop its platinum project after its CEO Mike Solomon is cleared of any financial impropriety, clearing the air after a heated boardroom battle last year.
Lonmin shuts main furnace for month
Lonmin shuts its perenially problematic key furnace for a month but offsets production losses by starting up three smaller furnaces.
Jubilee Platinum H1 loss narrows
Mining exploration and development company Jubilee Platinum, has reported the narrowing of its first half headline loss to 0.11 pence a share from 0.37 pence a share the year before.
Platmin loss widens to $11.1m
Platinum junior Platmin, which is developing mines in South Africa, has reported the widening of its loss to $11.1m for the 10 months to end December 2009.
Angloplat has ‘more balanced cap structure’
Resources giant Anglo American says Anglo Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has a more balanced capital structure following its R12.5bn rights issue.