Platmin halts work at Pilanesberg
Platmin has suspended mining operations at its Pilanesberg platinum mine, says the group.
Union seeks 20% wage hikes from Anglo Plat
The National Union of Mineworkers says it will push for a 20% wage increase from Anglo American Platinum.
‘Scared’ miners do most for upliftment
Some Zimbabwean mines have the best regional social projects - probably because mining groups operate in fear of the country’s government, says a research group.
Tough times for PGM miners, despite outlook
Platinum is the sector of South Africa’s mining industry generally held to have the best-looking future. But you wouldn’t know that judging by recent developments.
Karee outage hits Lonmin shares
Lonmin’s shares have lost ground following a downward revision of the company’s production target, coupled with an upward adjustment of unit costs.
Wesizwe gets ready for development
Wesizwe Platinum says the official launch date for its Frischgewaagd-Ledig mine development project will be July 4, with TWP appointed as contractor.
Aquarius Platinum cans Blue Ridge
Aquarius Platinum is to put its Blue Ridge mine on care and maintenance because of low rand platinum prices and will instead focus on development of Booysendal South.
Platinum Australia faces tough situation
Platinum Australia appears between a rock and a hard place given the labour unrest at Smokey Hills, which must perform at its best over the next two quarters to avoid a financial crunch.
Smokey Hills contractor killed by mob
UPDATED: An employee of a mining contractor at Platinum Australia’s Smokey Hills has been killed in the wake of ongoing labour unrest at the mine.
Implats cuts back at Marula mine
Impala Platinum is to retrench staff at Marula after putting proposed expansions on hold for at least two years because of persistent underperformance.