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.
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.
Ferro Metals production takes a dip
International Ferro Metals, the London-listed ferrochrome producer with operations in South Africa, reports a 6% drop in quarter-on-quarter production.
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.
SA govt says Kumba, Amsa will settle
Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal SA "committed themselves" to finding a settlement, says a spokesman for South Africa's trade and industry department.
Uranium output on the up
Namibia's total uranium output rose 4% in the second quarter of 2010 compared with the first three months of the year, data showed.
Investment flows to prop up gold – GFMS
Take away investment flows and the gold price would topple off its current highs, market research firm, GFMS has said.
Amsa warns of beneficiation review
ArcelorMittal SA has warned that the government's mineral enrichment plans will need a complete review if the steelmaker can no longer receive lower than market prices for iron ore.
Gem hopeful Letseng meets output target
Amid rising diamond prices, London-listed GEM Diamonds said it hoped to meet full year production targets at its flagship Letseng mine in Lesotho.
Aquarius Platinum shares plunge
Shares in Aquarius Platinum dropped sharply in early trading on the JSE on Monday morning in response to the stringent safety directive slapped on the company by the Department of Mineral Resources.