Phoenix starts cold commissioning
Pan African Resources says it has commenced with the cold commissioning of the Phoenix platinum tailings plant.
Aquarius’ Blue Ridge may be up for sale
It seems various potential buyers may be sniffing around Aquarius Platinum's mothballed Blue Ridge mine, despite worsening operating conditions for the sector.
Locals to get 10% of Zimplats
Local communities are to acquire a 10% stake in Implats' Zimbabwe unit Zimplats under an empowerment deal, says Implats CEO David Brown.
ENRC requests Northam seat
The Kazakh metals producer wants its chief commercial director to take a position on Northam's board indicating it wants to up its participation in the South African platinum firm's affairs.
Implats seals wage deal
Impala Platinum says it has reached a two-year wage deal with the National Union of Mineworkers, averting a possible a strike at the miner.
Jubilee flogs farm, seeks investor
Anglo Platinum deemed the suitor for minerals owned by Jubilee Platinum's Tjate Platinum Corporation. Jubilee also in talks to attract investor for $650m mine.
Lonmin’s favourable deal on Messina
Lonmin has struck a favourable deal over its mothballed Messina platinum mine, according to JP Morgan Cazenove, but only if Shanduka delivers the goods operationally.
Jubilee losses widen due to smelter spend
Jubilee Platinum has reported a widening of its full year loss as it continues to spend on its smelter operations.
New management shapes Wesizwe’s future
Wesizwe is now a jump ahead of its rivals with a fully-funded platinum mine under development but you would never know that judging by its underperforming share price.
Buy platinum metal, not the shares – JP Morgan
Investors should go for physical platinum and palladium in the short-term as the platinum mining companies battle operational headwinds, according to JP Morgan Cazenove.