Northam halts ops at Zondereinde after accident
Northam Platinum says it has halted production at its Zondereinde mine in Rustenburg after two miners were killed, the latest in a spate of accidents.
Shabangu must act on Sishen dispute
Top rated analyst David Pleming of Macquarie First South Securities has called for mining minister Susan Shabangu to take a leadership role in dealing with the mining rights dispute at Sishen.
Randgold DRC project ahead of schedule
International gold mining and exploration company Randgold Resources says construction on its Kibali project in the DRC is six months ahead of schedule.
Simmers finally takes over Tau Lekoa
UPDATED - Shares in Simmer & Jack Mines shrugged off a weak initial response to its eventual purchase of Tau Lekoa mine to trade some 18% higher in mid-afternoon trade.
Platinum juniors take a beating
Platinum juniors and explorers are getting battered by current volatile market conditions with Wesizwe Platinum and Platinum Group Metals amongst the worst affected.
Randgold & Exploration eyes higher H1 earnings
Randgold & Exploration says earnings per share for the six months ended June 2010 will be between 1 050c and 1 105c per share greater than the comparative unaudited earnings per share of 1c per share for the six months ended June 2009.
Petra hails ‘step change’ in fortunes
Petra Diamonds declared that for the year ended June it enjoyed "a highly progressive year" helped by a moderate increase in production and much higher prices for gems.
Xstrata-Merafe Chrome Venture mining unhindered
Merafe Resources says on that the Xstrata-Merafe Chrome Venture's mining operations will continue as planned while the company prepares to present its case to the Department of Mineral Resources.
Chrometco s/holders to vote on Rooderand sale
Chrometco, the exploration and development company, says it will ask its shareholders to
vote on the sale of its Rooderand to DCM Chrome for R62m.
Keaton to supply 16.5mt of coal to Eskom
Keaton Energy says its 74%-held subsidiary Keaton Mining has concluded negotiations with Eskom to supply 16.5 million tonnes of steam coal from Phase 2 of its new Vanggatfontein Project near Delmas.