Merafe posts 71% ferrochrome output increase
Merafe Resources posted a 71% increase in September quarter ferrochrome output partly owing to major production improvements.
Waterberg Coal Co. doubles coal resource
Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed Waterberg Coal Company said the measured resource of its Waterberg Project had doubled to just over two billion tonnes.
Anglo, Eskom at loggerheads over coal
Anglo American and Eskom are in conflict over required empowerment levels for coal suppliers to its new coal-fired power stations.
AMCU edges towards Implats strike
A strike over wages moved closer to reality at Impala Platinum after majority union, AMCU, was awarded a certificate of non-resolution following talks with the union.
Mozi violence concerning coal investors
Prolonged violence between Mozambique's government and Renamo, the former rebel movement, would deter foreign investors and hurt the country's coal sector.
SA wants 70% of diamonds processed locally
South Africa's governments wants a massive leap in the percentage of diamonds mined in the country supplied to the downstream cutting and polishing sector.
Anglo to stay in SA if profitable
Anglo American would stay invested in South Africa provided it was profitable to do so, said CEO, Mark Cutifani.
Zim joins with ENRC to mine platinum
UK-listed ENRC is to join with a Zimbabwean state-owned mining company and Chinese investors in order to mine platinum in the southern African country.
De Beers’ Gahcho Kue project approved
The Gahcho Kue diamond project, described as one of the world's best, received the approval of Canada's government.
Diamond laws failed the sector: Zuma
Diamond laws promulgated more than five years ago had failed to deliver the expected increase in employment.