Zambia by-election may disrupt copper miners
The death yesterday of Zambia president Michael Sata could result in disruption to copper cargo routes amid a national by-election, and even policy revisions.
Sibanye defends 1.6m oz 2014 output target
Sibanye Gold acknowledges 1.6 million ounces in output for 2014 is "a stretch target" but thinks it can be achieved as the Cooke operations build momentum.
Swanepoel on gold, CEO pay & speaking out
Bernard Swanepoel's comedic gifts have long been a feature of his presentation style which makes his latest incarnation as a conference enterpreneur apt.
SA Govt kicks on with Karoo shale gas permits
The South African government is to proceed with the processing of exploration permits for shale gas in the ecologically sensitive region of the Karoo.
DRDGold pencils in 2015 FFG restart
Niel Pretorius, CEO of DRDGold, is confident the firm's high-tech FFG project would restart in January nearly a year after the R600m venture faulted.
Aquarius to seek new suitors for Blue Ridge
The platinum producer also said that it was in discussions to extract value for infrastructure owned by its mothballed Everest mine.
Northam may have Aquarius, Union in sights
Northam Platinum may be lining up bids for Aquarius Platinum, or some of its assets, or the Union section to be sold by Anglo American Platinum, analysts said.
Northam raises R4bn for growth in BEE deal
Northam Platinum will issue new shares to complete a R6.6bn empowerment deal which also gives it R4bn in firepower as it seeks to double output in six years.
Northam could build R7bn warchest
Including debt, Northam Platinum could marshall R7bn in firepower as it seeks to grow Booysendal and possibly buy-in additional production.
Aquarius Platinum faces $118m bond rethink
Aquarius Platinum may be forced to refinance its $118m convertible bond or raise cash by issuing shares again, according to Goldman Sachs.