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BHP Billiton sells out of Richards Bay Minerals

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BHP Billiton is selling its stake in titanium producer Richards Bay Minerals to partner Rio Tinto; a move that is part of its strategy to exit the titanium sector which it deems non-core.

NPC revives coal export permit debate

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Eskom is negotiating with suppliers to secure future coal supply, but failure to advance talks should be dealt with by export regulation, a National Planning Commission member has said.

Juniors hold key to Eskom coal deficit

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Eskom's Dan Marokane said domestic coal supply from 2018 remained an urgent issue, but that consolidation in South Africa's junior mining sector could help bridge the deficit.

Implats starts to dismiss ‘no shows’

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Workers who did not report for duty at Impala Platinum Holdings Rustenburg mine on Wednesday will be dismissed, says the company.

Implats appoints Goodlace as new CEO

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Impala Platinum has announced the appointment of Terence Goodlace as its new CEO, with effect from July 1.

SA ‘a difficult place’ to be, says Aquarius

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Aquarius Platinum CEO Stuart Murray has severely criticised the regulatory uncertainties that adversely affect the group’s operations in both SA and Zimbabwe.

Xstrata 2011 coal production up, copper dips

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Xstrata has posted record output from its Australian thermal coal operations in 2011 as newly commissioned Mangoola helped offset a flood-hit start to the year and strikes in SA.

Merafe’s 2011 ferrochrome production declines

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Merafe Resources' attributable production of ferrochrome declined to 263,000 tonnes in the year ended December 2011 from 300,000 tonnes the previous year.

Gold One targets 300,000 oz for 2012

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Gold One International has set its production forecast for 2012 at 300,000 oz, aided by the continued ramp-up of Modder East and new contributions from Rand Uranium.

Wits Gold may seek R450m in rights issue

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Wits Gold may tap shareholders for up to R450m and introduce new ones in an effort to boost the share’s liquidity, says CEO Philip Kotze.