Power cuts loom once more
The latest research report by RBC Capital Markets analyst Leon Esterhuizen paints a gloomy picture of renewed power cuts looming for the South African mining industry as of next year.
Implats bid R20bn for BRPM
UPDATED: Implats offered to buy the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine for almost R20bn before the deal was scuppered by AngloPlat, says a Royal Bafokeng executive.
RBH flays AngloPlat for vetoing deal
Royal Bafokeng Holdings has sharply criticised AngloPlat for blocking the sale of Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, saying the major's conduct is indicative of a "tick the box" compliance mentality.
Northam raises wage offer again
Northam Platinum has again boosted its pay rise offer to workers to end a strike that had cost some R250m in lost revenue.
Impala likely to revisit RBPlat bid
Royal Bafokeng Platinum says its listing plans will resume after a failed takeover attempt. Analysts say, however, a new bid is due eventually.
RBPlat listing back on track
The listing of Royal Bafokeng Platinum is back on track after the group rejected an earlier offer to sell its majority stake in Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine.
Kazakh firm hopes to jump-start Zim mine
Kazakh mining group ENRC is keen to add platinum to its production portfolio, working to overcome hurdles for its Zimbabwe project.
Northam loses R250m so far due to strike
Northam Platinum is counting the cost of a lengthy strike, while striking employees have lost approximately R60m in wages and benefits.
Num considering Northam’s improved wage offer
National Union of Mineworkers on Tuesday said that Northam Platinum has made an improved wage offer, which it was taking to its members.
Impala chases the Bafokeng Rasimone mine
Impala Platinum is almost certainly the company bidding to buy the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine because there are compelling strategic reasons why it wants the asset.