Quake knocks out 7% of AngloGold output
AngloGold Ashanti applauded the evacuation of its Moab Khotsong and Great Noligwa mines following an earthquake, but added it was uncertain when mining would resume.
AngloGold hoists miners to surface amid quake
AngloGold was hoisting workers to surface at its Vaal River operations, 17 of whom had minor injuries, following an earthquake about 8km underground.
Govt calls for safety first at quake-hit mines
The Inspector of Mines has asked mining companies affected by the 5.5 magnitude earthquake to guarantee the safety of underground miners.
RBPlat glides to one third profit lift
Royal Bafokeng Platinum produced stable operating figures in a torrid period for most of the South African platinum sector.
Phiri adds RBPlat to list of Amplats suitors
Steve Phiri, CEO of RBPlat, said it didn't hurt looking "when your neighbour's house is on sale".
SA Govt. readies state-owned miner bill
Attorneys are unsure what the State Owned Mining Company bill may contain, but it will surely strengthen the government's hand in mining affairs.
Rustenburg attorney to sue AMCU for R44m
Westley Attorneys hopes to show that the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union acted unreasonably hurting contractors that supplied the mines.
Sibanye in pursuit of other platinum targets
Sibanye Gold CEO, Neal Froneman, said while Amplats' deal was not an immediate likelihood there were plenty of other targets it was pursuing.
Implats holds fire on $500m Zim expansion
Impala Platinum, the 87% owner of Zimplats, has conceptualised a $500m beneficiation plan for Zimbabwe, but said the process had to be 'incremental'.
Rio Tinto ends Mozi excursion in $50m sale
Rio Tinto brings the curtain down on its disastrous excursion into Mozambique's coking coal district selling its subsidiary company for $3.85bn less than it paid.