CoAL reports massive lift in coal resources
Coal of Africa has updated its resource statement from three properties in its
now consolidated Soutpansberg portfolio, a development it describes as a
milestone.
Govt to test platinum lifeboat options
Amid another platinum mine closure, the South African government says it is
studying options for intervening in the sector in an effort to help save jobs.
Village looks for Lesego partner
Village Main Reef says it is looking for a partner to advance its sole platinum
asset as a pre-feasibility study shows a possible return rate of 18% for the
asset.
Minorities in U-turn on First Uranium deals
The sale of gold producer First Uranium’s key assets is close to a done deal after
a block of minority shareholders ran out of options in a battle to stop the
transactions.
AEMFC’s next project close to launch
State-owned miner AEMFC is now in the post-feasibility phase of its second
project, the T-Project outside Bethal, which will produce 4.6 million tonnes of
coal per year.
Gold One dismisses 1,035 workers
Gold One International says the company has dismissed 1,035 employees from
its Modder East mine following the workers’ participation in an illegal strike.
Pallinghurst shows its hand on R800m rights offer
JSE-listed holdings group Pallinghurst Resources has launched its latest R800m
rights offer as the company prepares to extend its reach to copper and coal.
Aquarius cutback “too small to notice’
The platinum price will only respond to supply cutbacks once the major PGM
producers embark on shaft closures, says analysts.
Exxaro finalises Ross Pinah sale
Exxaro Resources says it has finalised the sale of its 50.04% interest in Rosh Pinah Zinc to Glencore International.
Gold One in NUM talks following dismissals
Gold One International has begun talks with the National Union of Mineworkers
(NUM), following the dismissal of employees who participated in an illegal strike
at the group’s Modder East mine.