GFMS: wage talks won’t hurt platinum supply
The global supply of platinum is expected to rise slightly this year, with upcoming wage talks in South Africa not expected to have a big impact, says research firm GFMS.
Aquarius finally snares Booysendal
It has taken years, but Aquarius Platinum CEO Stuart Murray has pulled off the deal he had predicted would eventually take place over the Booysendal South platinum deposit.
Aquarius hit by safety stoppages
Aquarius Platinum is the latest platinum company to report having its operations affected by a safety crackdown implemented by the department of mineral resources.
Zimplats in final talks with state
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit in two weeks expects to conclude talks with the government about its compliance with local ownership proposals, says its CEO.
AngloPlat keeps target despite output drop
UPDATED: Anglo Platinum has kept its full-year production target, despite a 5% fall in first-quarter output attributed to safety stoppages.
Nkwe, rival told to kiss and make up
Nkwe Platinum will be forced to sit down and talk with its court rival over prospecting rights on a farm it lost in a Constitutional Court judgment last year.
Eastplats reports lower March production
Eastern Platinum shares have taken a hit following March quarter results, showing a sharp drop in output, but the medium-term outlook for the company remains good.
Aquarius grabs Afarak
Aquarius Platinum will buy 74% of Afarak Platinum, which has new order prospecting rights to two properties in the Bushveld Igneous complex.
Sixth fatality at Lonmin mine
A miner has died at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine in Rustenburg - the sixth fatal accident in this financial year.
Pallinghurst expects banner year for platinum
Pallinghurst Resources CEO, Arne Frandsen, says 2011 represents a key period of development for the group's platinum prospect, Platmin.