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.
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.
Anarchy and death at Aurora mine
Miners at the Aurora Empowerment Systems are concerned about their safety after allegedly being attacked by a group of trigger happy security guards.
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.
Rossing South sixth largest on upgrade
Extract Resources has announced a resource upgrade that moves its Rossing South property among the top six global uranium deposits by contained metal.
Great Basin narrows June quarter loss
Great Basin Gold reported a narrowing in year-on-year losses for the June quarter and said its flagship South African mine, Burnstone, would reach commercial production in September.
ICT gets sweet deal from ArcelorMittal
Sources say Imperial Crown Trading will get R200m from ArcelorMittal even if it loses the action against Kumba Iron Ore over the prospecting right it has been awarded to part of the Sishen mine.
Zim poised for billion dollar diamond sale
Zimbabwe's state coffers are poised for a huge cash injection as 4.5 million carats of diamonds, worth up to $1.7bn according to the government, go on sale in the capital Harare.
Eskom contracts independent power producers
ESKOM has contracted five independent power producers to commission privately generated electricity to boost its energy supply.
Eastplats takes a knock
Eastern Platinum has been hit by lower production and sharply higher costs after it dismissed a quarter of its production crews in May because of poor safety compliance.