Lonmin to get base metal rights
Lonmin was likely to receive approval to sell base metals over areas it successfully received mining licence conversions several years ago, a government official says.
Wesizwe Pt probe was ‘limited’
Deloitte Consulting and Deneys Reitz were restrained from corroborating Wesizwe Platinum CEO Mike Solomon's statements with third parties, according to a report compiled by the auditor and lawyer.
Lonmin shares fall on nickel sales ban
Shares in Lonmin, the world's third-biggest platinum producer, fell around 3% as analysts say a South African government ban on its sales could be a serious threat to its business.
Lonmin the latest victim of the DMR
The Department of Mineral Resources has slapped an order on Lonmin to stop sellng base metals with immediate effect as yet another mining rights controversy brews up.
Wesizwe Platinum CEO to stand down
Wesizwe Platinum CEO Mike Solomon will call it a day at the end of September when his contract expires despite being cleared by the Wesizwe board of all allegations against him.
The Bakgatla tackle Brian Gilbertson
The Bakgatla Tribe has taken legal action against Platmin and Barrick Gold over the Sedibelo transaction apparently in an attempt to improve the terms of the deal.
Northam loses 7 000oz in shutdown
Northam Platinum has resumed operations at its Zondereinde mine, after shutting down a shaft last week due an accident that killed two workers.
Aquarius considers temporary closure of Blue Ridge
Aquarius Platinum may close its newly acquired Blue Ridge mine for up to seven months in order to carry out fundamental alterations to the mining infrastructure.
NUM suspends Implats strike on CCMA request
The National Union of Mineworkers has announced its members have "overwhelmingly" agreed to suspend a strike action at Impala Platinum, the world's second largest
platinum producer.
Workers down tools at Northam Platinum mine
The National Union of Mineworkers says that over 5 000 workers have downed tools at Northam Platinum's mine in Rustenburg to mourn the deaths of the two mineworkers last week.