Corruption probe stalls Zim platinum deals
A corruption probe into the activities of Zimbabwe ministers may derail indigenisation deals by Impala Platinum and Anglo American Platinum among others.
RBPlat shaping into new model platinum miner
With a high value asset, its lean approach to costs, and hands-on labour approach, Royal Bafokeng Platinum shows one way forward for South African platinum.
Amcu refuses to discuss centralised bargaining
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union (Amcu) refuses to negotiate on a central bargaining forum - a development that could herald a new wave of protest.
Zimplats stands firm despite policy chaos
Platinum mining in Zimbabwe has been thrown into disarray once again but the CEO of Impala Platinum's unit there says there are no plans to quit the country.
RBPlat to gird for year of cost, capital pressure
Increased labour costs and a requirement to dip into a R500m debt package for its Styldrift I project would lift the pressure on Royal Bafokeng Platinum in 2013.
Aquarius Pt reclaims degree of former stature
2012 was a difficult time to be a shareholder in Aquarius Platinum, but there are signs now the company is regaining some of its former stature.
Mugabe critical of indigenisation deals
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's president, did not believe his government should pay for the shares in Zimplats and Mimosa and criticised the indigenisation transactions.
Amplats signs Amcu recognition pact
Anglo American Platinum has signed a recognition agreement with the Associated Mineworkers and Construction Union, according to a report.
Amcu absent from Govt. brokered peace pact
Amcu missed the deadline for a peace pact with platinum firms amid confusion as to whether it is responsible for newly founded workers' committees.
SA platinum embroiled in economic crisis
Mine bosses told a minerals portfolio committee that SA's platinum sector was trapped in a crisis; one that would be worsened by 16% electricity tariff hikes.