Hopes kindled for Northam, NUM settlement
Yet the turmoil is far from over in South Africa's platinum sector as the signs are that AMCU is gearing up for strikes at all three major platinum miners in February.
Forbes Coal’s Theron booted in $19m ouster
CEO, Stephan Theron, is to step down from the company as shareholder Resource Capital Fund re-capitalises the company in an effective takeover.
Glimmer of hope for cash-strapped ContiCoal
Continental Coal said it had made progress in discussions with bondholders over the recapitalisation of the business.
Mugabe will make final call on PGM refinery
It would be left to Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and his coterie of close advisors to decide whether the country should have a platinum refinery in short order.
Rockwell’s Campbell weighs growth options
It's been a grind for James Campbell, CEO of Rockwell Diamonds, but the company may broaden its scope in 2014.
Aquila raises fear DMR appeal facing delays
Aquila Resources is concerned that efforts to have a mining permit granted over an important manganese deposit may be indefinitely delayed.
VMR’s bet on Aussie coal miner in peril
Village Main Reef's 19.9% stake in Continental Coal was in danger after the Australian coal miner said it may place itself into administration.
Zim calls for ‘expressions of interest’ in refinery
The Zimbabwean government will on January 9 call for expressions of interest in a platinum refinery as miners in the country start to pay the raw materials levy.
NUM claims revisions can help wage deal
The National Union of Mineworkers said revisions to its wage demands should be accepted by Northam Platinum with the sides set to meet again on January 13.
Wits Gold delivered on a plate to Sibanye
At the end of the day, Wits Gold just ran out of cash and avenues to raise more effectively presenting itself on a plate to Sibanye Gold.