DMR’s Ramontja a director of PAMDC
Thibedi Ramontja, director-general of the Department of Mineral Resources is a director of PAMDC which is in a mining right tussle with Aquila Resources.
Kenya miners to seek lower power costs
Kenya's Chamber of Mines has asked the country's government for lower electricity tariffs for its members in order to lower production costs.
Russia to build $1.6bn Zim Pt mine
Russian investors will build a $1.6bn platinum mine, concentrator and smelter in Zimbabwe, said the southern African country's mines minister.
Rio’s Walsh asks investors to resist panic
Rio Tinto said it was confident it would continue to return cash to shareholders despite a steep decline in the price of iron ore.
Anglo to relocate head office in cost drive
Anglo American is reportedly moving its head office to cut costs but there was no planned move back to South Africa.
Zambia must tap IMF for funds to stop rot
Zambia should tap the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for funding to prevent further deterioration in the economy.
Amplats’ Dishaba to resume production
Production at Anglo American Platinum's Dishaba mine would restart on Monday evening following a 2,300-strong sit in over the weekend.
Fuel cell market imperilled by electric cars
Electric and hybrid cars were winning market share over cars powered by fuel cells which could frustrate millions spent in research by SA platinum companies.
Baroka Platinum to bid R3bn for Atlatsa stake
Baroka Tribal Mining will be assisted by the Public Investment Corporation in a R3bn bid for Amplats' 49% stake in Atlatsa Resources.
MPRDA changes may be after elections
Proposed amendments to the MPRDA may have to wait until after the elections, said Faith Bikani who chairs parliament's minerals portfolio committee.