Wesizwe Pt sees “huge downsizing” in sector
Wesizwe Platinum said there would be "huge downsizing" in the South African platinum sector in which the company could participate.
Davis said to be studying South32 bid
Mick Davis, founder of X2 Resources, is considering a bid for South32 which has shed half its value since its creation was first mooted.
Wellesley-Wood to chair Mwana Africa
Former DRDGold CEO, Mark Wellesley-Wood, returns to the African mining scene as non-executive chairman of Mwana Africa.
Russia to build $3bn Pt mine in Zimbabwe
A group of Russian investors, including a state-owned bank, plan to spend $3bn in building a 600,000 oz/year platinum mine in Zimbabwe.
Grindrod to raise R4bn for port, rail projects
Grindrod, the Johannesburg-listed logistics and shipping firm, raised the ante on its port and rail growth plans saying it would raise R1bn more than first planned.
Miners vulnerable to cyber attacks
Mid- to small-sized mining companies were the most vulnerable to cyber-hacking as they increased automation, a report by EY said.
‘Amcu won’t call illegal strike’: Gama
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union (Amcu) said it would not call an illegal strike and wasn't behind the proposed sit-in at Amplats.
5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Orkney
An earthquake centered 6km from Orkney in South Africa's North West province shook buildings in Johannesburg and Pretoria and as far away as KwaZulu-Natal.
Zwane no-show sets him up for formal state capture inquiry
SOUTH African mines minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, failed for a fourth time to appear before a portfolio committee meeting in Parliament today laying the ground...
Senegal to chase mining investment
Senegal president Macky Sall said the west African country would chase down mining investmentn so its economy could grow at 7% a year.