AEMFC readies for second mine as losses mount
South Africa’s state-owned miner, African Exploration Mining and Finance
Corporation, says it has met all its operational targets of 2012.
Amplats holds off on further dismissals
Anglo American Platinum says it is holding off on dismissing striking workers at its
Union and Amandelbult mines.
Randgold’s Bristow warns DRC on code changes
The Democratic Republic of Congo risks damaging returns from its fledgling mining
industry - as does the rest of Africa - if regulatory uncertainty becomes the norm.
Blyvoor, Beatrix back in business
Striking employees at Village Main Reef’s marginal Blyvooruitzicht mine have
returned to work following their acceptance of a wage hike proposal.
Eskom itching to start nuclear programme
Eskom has responded to claims that it isn’t doing enough to plan for South Africa’s
nuclear energy requirements, as set down in Government policy.
Hope at Beatrix as Gold Fields issues ultimatum
Striking workers have started to return to Gold Fields’ Beatrix mine in the Free State,
the company says, recording attendance levels in excess of 80% at some shafts.
Police move in to end Sishen occupation
The occupation of Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine by some 120 striking workers has
come to an end, the company says.
Everyone in platinum ‘is now making money’
There’s a short-term benefit flowing through to the platinum sector, ironically owing
to the undoubtedly long-term negatives attached to the strike action.
Gold One closes Ezulwini for 30 days
Gold One International says it will close its Ezulwini mine for at least a month, citing
the rise in intimidation and tension within the mining sector as reason.
De Beers registers $750m in October sight
De Beers’ marketing arm, the Diamond Trading Company, is estimated to have sold
$750m in rough diamonds, the best sight of the year so far.