Off The Wires

Keaton settles DRA dispute

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Keaton Energy said it had ended a dispute with DRA, an engineering firm, regarding work completed on the coal plant at the Vanggatfontein colliery.

Platinum volatility at lowest in 9 years

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Volatility in platinum trading was at its lowest in nine years signalling diminishing interest in the metal.

BSGR may call SA Govt officials in defence

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BSG Resources has identified 83 witnesses, including SA government officials, in its defence against Guinea iron ore corruption allegations.

Renamo, Frelimo shake hands on peace deal

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Mozambique president and head of Frelimo, Armando Guebuza and Afonso Dhlakama, leader of Renamo agreed a peace deal ahead of general elections in October.

Areva signs R4.3bn deal with Eskom

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AREVA and Eskom sign the contract for steam generators at Koeberg shortly after the French group's rival, Westinghouse, withdrew an interdict against the award.

Grootvlei disaster could be repeated

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The human tragedy at the Grootvlei gold mine could be repeated in the sector if support was not lent to miners attempting to close and rehabilitate mines.

Pallinghurst heads for interim profit

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Pallinghurst Resources said that increased value in its Jupiter Mines and Gemfields investments would lift share earnings and headline earnings per share.

Smith to join Pan African board

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Rowan Smith, a former managing director of Shanduka Resources, is to join the board of Pan African Resources.

Gryphon targets 2016 for Banfora project

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Australian-listed Gryphon Minerals said first gold production from Banfora in Burkina Faso would be in 2016 with total capital likely to amount to $96m.

Burkina Faso a stand-out gold hot spot

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West Africa was a gold hot spot with Burkina Faso the stand-out district for new gold mines, said Brisbane gold developer, Orbis Gold.