DRDGold to spend R23m on Ergo expansion
DRDGOLD is to spend R23m expanding its Ergo gold retreatment plant by 300,000 tonnes per month to 2.1 million tonnes/month
RBPlat, Bafokeng face land claim struggle
The Bafokeng Land Buyers' Association said it would oppose a mining permit application by Royal Bafokeng Platinum, Impala Platinum and the Bafokeng Nation.
Gold firms, NUM finalise wage deal
South Africa's gold producers confirmed widely expected news that they had signed an 8% wage increase with the National Union of Mineworkers.
Aquarius to review shafts as platinum falls
Aquarius Platinum would conduct a viability test of each of its shafts following further downward pressure on the dollar platinum price.
AMCU rejects platinum firms’ ultimatum
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said he would continue to strike ignoring a plea from the industry that failing to end the strike would result in job losses.
Mugabe replaces mines, indigenisation ministers
Saviour Kasukuwere and Obert Mpofu were both replaced as minister in Zimbabwe after president Robert Mugabe announced sweeping cabinet alterations.
SA PGM output to fall: Norilsk Nickel
Production of platinum group metals in South Africa would fall in the future owing to under investment, said the Russian miner.
AMCU’s Mathunjwa wants the money
Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union, has dismissed proposals from gold miners for a social pact.
Kumba to post one fifth earnings fall
Kumba Iron Ore would post a one fifth decline in interim earnings but said it was taking further actions to rein-in costs.
Universal bags R525m loan for NCC
Universal Coal said it had secured R525m in debt from Investec Bank to fund the second phase of its New Clydesdale Colliery.