RBPlat boosts Q1 platinum output on headgrade, tons milled
An increase in tons milled and improved built-up headgrade at Royal Bafokeng Platinum's (RBPlat's) operations yielded a 12.2% and 13% increase in 4E and...
Finalised Mining Charter key to investment – Ramaphosa
During his launch of an aggressive new government investment drive aimed at attracting investment to South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday highlighted the importance of a...
Eskom seeks new coal suppliers as Gupta deals bite
Energy utility Eskom is working with National Treasury to find coal producers that can fill the supply gap that has emerged as a result of dodgy...
Jubilee ups Q1 PGM output by 30%
Platinum explorer Jubilee Metals lifted its production of platinum group metal (PGM) ounces in the first quarter of 2018 by 30%, delivering 4 897 PGM ounces...
IDC approves R540m loan for Resgen coal play
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has approved a R540 million funding package to coal producer Resgen, which will allow the company to develop its...
Shanta Gold ups 2018 guidance to 88 000 oz
East Africa-focused gold producer Shanta Gold has met its 2017 production guidance - delivering 79 585 oz over the twelve months ended 31 December 2017...
Moti open to offloading Zim chrome assets
Johannesburg-based investment company the Moti Group has told Bloomberg that it will consider selling shares in its Zimbabwe-based chrome mining operations if the Zimbabwe government approves...
Miners file class action lawsuit against Gemfields
A group of over 100 Mozambican miners have filed a class action lawsuit against coloured gemstone miner Gemfields, alleging "serious human rights abuses" at...
Zimbabwe to sell shares in 35 state-owned companies
IN an effort to boost Zimbabwe's economy, the southern African country's government has announced plans to sell shares in 35 state-owned firms including mining...
SA’s DMR welcomes output lift as sector enjoys resurgence
SOUTH Africa's Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) welcomed the increase in mineral production in February which supported its view of "a resurgence in the...