DRDGold declines to set date for FFG fix
DRDGold said it had improved gold production in April after suspending its flotation fine grind circuit but give no indication when it would be fixed.
AMCU petition to be ‘strongly opposed’
South Africa's platinum producers said they would strongly oppose a petition launched by AMCU that they desist from communicating with the union's members.
Essar resuscitates 500ktpy Zim steel plant
India's Essar Group said it would restart plans to breathe new life into Zisco, the state-owned Zimbabwe steel producer, and build a 600MW power plant.
Lonmin restart to pressure platinum price
Plans by Lonmin to restart its processing facilities would almost certainly apply new price pressure on the platinum price, analysts said.
Producers call on AMCU to guarantee safety
South Africa's platinum producers called on AMCU to guarantee the safety of its members who wanted to end the union's 16-week long strike.
AMSA may reprice steel as rand strengthens
ArcelorMittal SA said it would consider lowering prices of its flat products as the rand had gained 7% against the dollar since mid-February.
Randgold sets about 10-year bankable plan
Randgold Resources hopes to extend bankable reserves at some of its mines to 10-years while it sets about finding "the next big elephant".
South Deep hiccough tempers Gold Fields
Gold Fields produced good March quarter figures in which it lowered net debt, but a minor output adjustment at South Deep will give grounds for unease.
Harmony may pay dividend after upbeat figures
Harmony Gold said plans to reward shareholders were intact after improved March quarter figures and prospects of a continued good performance this quarter.
Aquila bid may cast SA projects in new light
A A$1.42bn bid for Aquila Resources by Boasteel Resources and Aurizon may have far-reaching consequences for the $480m Avontuur manganese project.