Bimha, strike hit Implats half-year earnings
The collapse of Bimha, an operation owned by Impala Platinum, and a strike in the sector could see the firm's interim basic share earnings up to 77% lower.
Amplats may have to unbundle shafts
The proposed distribution of Glencore's stake in Lonmin was indicative of how tough it was to sell platinum assets in the current market.
Randgold bids for Kibali extensions
Randgold Resources has made proposals regarding buying gold permits owned by Dan Gertler which adjoin the UK-listed gold firm's Kibali operation in the Congo.
Rio Tinto studying $500m RBM expansion
Anglo-Australian group Rio Tinto is considering expanding Richards Bay Minerals at a cost of $500m.
White Rivers plans JSE listing
White Rivers Exploration is considering a Johannesburg secondary listing towards the end of the year having bought gold tenements in South Africa.
Glencore to flush out Lonmin bidders?
The proposed distribution of Glencore's 24.9% stake in Lonmin to its shareholders might also be a ruse to flush out potential bids for the investment.
CRG in fourth Chinese party MOU sale
Central Rand Gold has added another suitor to its ranks signing a memorandum of understanding with a fourth potential Chinese investor for a $150m offer.
Developmental pricing a ‘deal-breaker’: CoM
Roger Baxter, COO of the Chamber of Mines, said imposing developmental pricing would be "a deal-breaker" for the South African mining sector.
Northam to stage interim turnaround
Higher output at Zondereinde and the absence of strike action would help Northam to as much as a 123c/share turnaround in interim earnings.
SA platinum sector needs consolidation
Ben Magara, CEO of Lonmin, said the South African platinum industry needs consolidation in order to guarantee supply discipline.