Illegal mining forces Harmony to halt mine
Harmony is to shut its Kusasalethu mine for two weeks while it attempts to flush out illegal miners believed to have caused three underground fires in a month.
Implats to unveil review in February
Impala Platinum would provide details of a strategic review of its operations in February and said full-year production targets were unaffected by stoppages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.