Jury out on Eastplats
There has been mixed reaction to Eastern Platinum’s March quarter results during which it broke even despite lower production thanks to rising platinum group metal prices.
Eastplats Mar Q output slumps 7%
Toronto, AIM and JSE-listed Eastern Platinum has reported a net profit attributable to equity shareholders of $824 000 for the quarter ended March 2010.
Tough quarter for Anooraq
Anooraq's production dropped in the March quarter but the worst should be behind the junior platinum producer now that it has completed the labour restructuring programme.
ArcelorMittal SA seeks quick end to price row
ArcelorMittal South Africa seeks a quick end to a price row with Kumba Iron Ore and maintains a focus on growing in Africa.
The Bafokeng’s royal platinum play
The Royal Bafokeng Nation is about to reach a hugely significant milestone with the listing on the JSE later this year of its own platinum company.
China steel sector ripe for consolidation
China's steel industry is ripe for consolidation in coming years, but the process elsewhere has largely run its course, says the head of ArcelorMittal , the world's largest steelmaker.
Anglo sells zinc assets in $1.3bn deal
Anglo American took another step in a strategy to divest of non-core assets agreeing to sell its zinc mines in southern Africa and Europe for $1.3bn to India focused base metals group, Vedanta.
Lonmin swings to profit in first half
Lonmin has reported an about turn in half year profits by posting first half earnings per share of 15.5 US cents, compared to a first half loss per share of 67.9 US cents for the first half of the previous year.
Shanduka seizes control of Incwala
Shanduka Resources is to pay R2.8bn in cash and debt in return for a 50.03% stake in Incwala Resources, the struggling empowerment initiative first rolled out by Lonmin in 2004.