Merafe shuts more furnaces over power
Merafe and Xstrata’s chrome venture will temporarily shut down another two of
its 20 furnaces in an extension of its power buy-back deal with Eskom.
Mining policies inconsistent – Cutifani
South Africa's macroeconomic policies, particularly those considered for the mining industry, will erode competitiveness and stall investment, says AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani.
Anglo American launches R4.2bn Zibulo colliery
Anglo American has officially launched its Zibulo Colliery in Mpumalanga, the first major project to be completed under its empowerment company Anglo American Inyosi Coal.
BHP’s head of iron ore steps down
BHP Billiton's head of iron ore, Ian Ashby, will step down from his position on July 1 after a career of 25 years at the company, says the diversified miner.
Finance a challenge for junior miners
Despite steady commodity prices, financing remains a challenge for junior miners, a financing panel told the Reuters Global Mining and Metals Summit.
Pallinghurst shows its hand on Platmin
Brian Gilbertson has shown why he delisted Platmin late last year, announcing
a consolidation of the company with Pallinghurst and the Bakgatla community’s
other PGM interests in the region.
Wesizwe awards shaft sinking contract
Wesizwe Platinum says it has awarded the Bakubung mine's shaft sinking contract to Aveng Grinaker-LTA Mining, following a tender process.
Keaton on the acquisition path
Keaton Energy says it is on the lookout for new assets, seeking acquisitions to
complement the company’s recent takeover of Leeuw Mining and Exploration.
NewCo’s Platmin in healthy state
THE ramp-up problems that have beset Platmin are a thing of the past
according to Chairman Brian Gilbertson, who says the mine will achieve its
production target by year-end.
Mali neighbours mull sanctions to oust junta
Sanctions or even direct force would be used to eject the military junta that last
week deposed Mali's government.