Off The Wires

Eskom calls on users to cut 10% of power

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Eskom has called on its major industrial users to cut consumption 10% in a renewed emergency protocol and did not discount load-shedding.

MPRDA changes may be after elections

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Proposed amendments to the MPRDA may have to wait until after the elections, said Faith Bikani who chairs parliament's minerals portfolio committee.

Bodies of illegal miners found in Benoni

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Two illegal miners were found dead at the property of Benoni Gold Mining Company whilst a further three emerged at another mine 3km away.

Zim shortlists refinery construction firms

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Zimbabwe had short-listed two companies to build a platinum refinery in the country, said mines minister Walter Chidakwa.

BHP ups half-year earnings a surprise 31%

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BHP Billiton delivered much-promised earnings for the half year taking the stock to a one year high. The performance was related to its iron ore production.

Mboweni won’t hazard attempt on cabinet seat

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The resignation of Tito Mboweni from AngloGold Ashanti was to refocus his attentions on his portfolio of business interests.

AMCU leaders to huddle as pressure rises

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Leaders of the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union will consult today on "the way forward" as members head for their second month without salaries.

Rescue halted as miners fear arrest

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Illegal miners are refusing to be rescued following the collapse of the gold mine shaft they had occupied because they fear arrest.

Amara considers selling Baomahun

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Amara Mining would consider finding a partner or selling its Baomanun project in Sierra Leone in order to finance its lower cost Yaoure project in Ivory Coast.

Amplats’ Rustenburg mines not core

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The Rustenburg mines of Anglo American Platinum could no longer be considered core to the group owing to their high cost, said Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani.