Volumes, prices to boost Impala earnings
Impala Platinum is expects its full year earnings to be significantly higher, as dollar prices for metals increased and sales volumes improved.
Rand swings hurting growth, says Aquarius
Stuart Murray, CEO of Aquarius Platinum, says swings in the value of the rand is making planning difficult and is the key reason for mothballing the Blue Ridge project.
Write-down hurts Aquarius Platinum
A strengthening in the value of the rand, and non-cash write-downs at its Blue Ridge operation, took Aquarius Platinum to a full-year net loss despite better production and higher revenue figures.
Jubilee Platinum upbeat on Tjate results
Jubilee Platinum has reported excellent flotation recoveries from its Tjate project, but the concentrates produced can only be smelted using the company's ConRoast technology.
Impala in fresh wage talks
The National Union of Mineworkers plans talks with negotiators at Impala Platinum to head off a strike over wages that may impact global prices of the precious metal.
DMR lifts Smokey Hills suspension
Platinum Australia says operations at its Smokey Hills mine are once again under way, following the lifting of a suspension notice by the department of mineral resources.
Northam, Num square up over days of mourning
Northam Platinum has sent a written appeal to the National Union of Mineworkers to engage in discussions regarding the deployment of key employees during days of mourning.
Pan African agrees to 11% wage hikes
Pan African Resources has concluded negotiations with the National Union of Mineworkers on wages and other conditions of employment.
Mimosa shines for Aquarius Platinum
Zimbabwean asset Mimosa was the stand-out performer for Aquarius Platinum in the June quarter, as the group's SA mines battled a string of production issues and the rand.
Amplats battles on costs and safety
Profits are up and Anglo American Platinum has declared an interim dividend of R5 per share, but it's clearly tough going at the platinum mining face.