RBPlats bounces on positive production report
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has closed almost 5% higher following the release of a favourable quarterly production report.
Northam losses rise as strike continues
Production losses at Northam Platinum have started ticking up as a strike among
rock drill operators at its Zondereinde mine extends into its third week.
Northam RDOs reject pay offer, seek 38% boost
Rock drill operators at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde are demanding a 38% increase after downing tools on April 2. Some R46m has been lost in revenue.
Lonmin scores Govt points as opts for Magara
Lomin chooses Ben Magara as its new CEO. Not widely known by analysts, Magara has strong government relations as Lonmin seeks political influence over profile.
Atlatsa chops growth plans in new, lean look
Shaped now to a platinum market that is expected to rattle along the bottom, the new look Atlatsa Resources has less debt and lower growth targets.
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.