Pan African starts BTRP, sweats on Evander
The low cost Barberton Tailings Retreatment Project was commissioned by Pan African Gold, but it will be sweating on the gold price after the R1.5bn Evander deal.
Davis leads line as private equity mulls mining
Mick Davis' new business - X2 - is one of several private equity ventures hoping to buy unloved assets in the much-battered mining sector.
Long climb to success for Anglo’s Cutifani
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, faces headwinds as he attempts to drag the UK group back into contention as one of the world's best diversified mining firms.
Transnet R307bn plan safe despite market gloom
Transnet said it remained confident of raising offshore finance for its ambitious market demand strategy notwithstanding the global economic gloom.
SA gold sector being remodelled: Holland
Nick Holland, CEO of Gold Fields, believes that the South African gold industry is in the process of forming smaller mines with lower stated reserves and resources.
SA gold firms ‘close to the wire’
Even without factoring in the effects of wage increases, the South African gold industry was teetering on the edge and would be burning cash after capital spend.
Motlanthe hails spirit of union camaraderie
Deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe said there was a spirit of camaraderie among rival unions at a recent summit meeting aimed at installing mine peace and stability.
Aquarius Pt, Amplats extend Kroondal deal
Aquarius Platinum and Anglo American Platinum extend a pool and share agreement on the Kroondal mine providing an extra three years of life to Kroondal.
Aquarius Pt deals yield much needed light
Aquarius Platinum significantly de-risked about half of its platinum production in two deals today that yield much-needed light for an industry mired in misery.
AMCU serves demands on bad day for golds
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union issued gold wage demands on a day in which gold shares endured another tough day on the bourses.