DRDGold revival dented as circuit falters
Metallurgical problems in newly commissioned technology would result in a 14% decline in March quarter production for the gold retreatment firm.
NewGold platinum EFT tops 1 million oz
The product has now absorbed R15.6bn in platinum equal to roughly a fifth of South African primary production.
Lonmin wage deal frustrated by unknown force
Lonmin CEO, Ben Magara, could not say whether AMCU was behind efforts to intimidate workers who overwhelmingly wanted to end a 10-week strike.
Anatomy of the platinum strike … 10 weeks on
The strike called by the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union is 10 weeks old. Here's a summary of the main features, quotes, and key facts so far.
Kalahari delay, write-offs lay Metmar low
Shares in the commodities trading and investment firm slid nearly 10% as write-downs and project delays hit the company hard.
Exxaro has cause to rethink $20bn target
Exxaro Resources is now worth a little under $5bn when once it targeted growth to $20bn. Is the company re-setting its sights amid a commodity climb-down...?
Equatorial to pare back $231m capital outlay
Leasing rolling stock and processing equipment would enable Equatorial Resources to cut its capital budget for its Mayoko-Moussandji iron ore project.
Atlatsa closes 2-year restructure on high
Two years later, Atlatsa Resources shows signs of an operational turnaround registering a $40m turnaround in free cash from its Bokoni Platinum Mines.
AMCU deal imminent, but job losses inevitable
Amplats CEO, Chris Griffith, said the 10-week strike almost certainly involved more job losses but added that he felt a wage deal was around the corner.
Northam closes in on R3.4bn BEE revamp
Northam Platinum is edging towards empowering 22% of the company after its previous BEE partners sold their shares to avoid breaking bank convenants.