Firestone puts out deal vote to July
A shareholder vote on the recapitalisation of Firestone Energy's balance sheet, and a
deal that will see its joint venture partner, Sekoko Resources, sell a stake in the
listed business has been rescheduled to July owing to transaction complexities.
De Beers searching for six illegal miners
Illegal miners were trapped at the Namaqualand property despite repeated attempts
by the mine authorities to dissuade mine property trespassers.
Northam’s Zondereinde reports death of miner
Northam Platinum, which recently fought the government over implementation of
safety related stoppages, reported a death at its Zondereinde mine.
SepFluor in R2.1bn finance drive
SepFluor has embarked on a fundraising drive to finance the development of its proposed R2.1bn mine and beneficiation plant outside Bronkhorstspruit.
Gold Fields cautious on output & yield promises
Getting to five million ounces annual production is the goal but when, and at what
cost, is not something any sane-minded gold executive is really going to guarantee.
Amcu in final push to eclipse Num at Implats
Labour union Amcu has already signed up about 12,000 members at the Rustenburg operations of Impala Platinum, following an intense recruitment campaign.
Trapped miners rescued from Mimosa fire
All 60 miners were delivered safely from Mimosa Platinum Mine where they had
been trapped following an underground fire, the company said.
Anglo American, Codelco agree to ceasefire
Still, the suspension of legal proceedings between Anglo American and Chile’s Codelco over a disputed stake in Anglo American Sur shouldn’t be viewed that the parties are close to a resolution.
Village Main Reef CEOs snap up company shares
Village Main Reef’s two CEOs have been buying shares in the company on the open market as the stock continues to dither towards the lower end of historic lows.
Implats output at risk as workers refused bail
UPDATED - There was an even chance mining would be interrupted until Friday as
strike action looked set to enter a second day at Impala's Rustenburg mine.