Implats may raise $500m as cash diminishes
Impala Platinum looked to secure finance for its Rustenburg projects as its cash balance fell about R2.9bn year-on-year.
Harmony’s Kusasalethu to reopen by end-April
Harmony Gold said it would reopen its Kusasalethu gold mine with full production expected by June after an agreement is struck with key unions.
All eyes on South Deep as Gold Fields sets stall
South Deep needed to put in a big shift in Gold Fields' 2013 financial year as the newly formed firm set out to make good on its new high margin credentials.
Gordhan to lead tax, royalties review: Zuma
South African president, Jacob Zuma, said in his State of the Nation address that a review of the country's tax regime would begin this year, including mining royalties.
De Beers commits R20bn to Venetia extension
In a much-needed boost to South African mining, De Beers said it would pump R20bn into extending its Venetia diamond mine in the country's Limpopo province.
CoAL buys crucial time in year of headwinds
The $100m capital injection from China's BHE is a crucial moment for Coal of Africa in a year of likely mediocre coal prices and rumblings from environmentalists.
Zimplats has land seized, faces refinery demand
Zimbabwe's mines minister, Obert Mpofu, said he had seized land from Zimplats and demanded the firm, and other platinum miners, to establish a refinery.
Loss-making Amplats short on wriggle room
It's debatable how much Anglo American Platinum can achieve to lessen the blow of its loss-making shafts; the fact is, the company is in some distress.
Kumba marks out cost battle for 2013
The 2013 financial year will be one of cost containment at Kumba Iron Ore which said that an increase in waste mining will be a major challenge.
Amsa sheds 6.7% after Vanderbijlpark fire
Shares in ArcelorMittal SA fell after the company said it had shut its Vanderbijlpark Works following a fire that caused "extensive damage" on February 9.