Briggs “stunned’ over Wafi-Golpu finance queries
Harmony Gold Mining Company CEO Graham Briggs says he is astonished about
the scepticism the group is facing over its ability to finance the future
development of Wafi-Golpu.
Petmin ups stake in pig iron project for $4.5m
Petmin said it had increased its stake in a Canadian pig iron prospect with a
forecast first-phase capacity of 500,000 tonnes/year to 22.5% in a $4.5m deal.
Ill Lonmin CEO admitted to hospital
Lonmin CEO Ian Farmer has been diagnosed with a serious illness and admitted
to hospital, the group says. Meanwhile, 30 people have died in a police crackdown.
Paulson, Soros lift gold holdings as metal falls
Billionaire investors John Paulson and George Soros both lifted their stakes in
exchange traded fund, SPDR Gold Trust, in the June quarter - even though gold
shed 4% during the period.
Great Basin up for sale amid liquidity crunch
Great Basin Gold’s directors said they might be prepared to sell the company in
order to retrieve some value as another poor quarter threatens to bankrupt the
firm.
Great Basin’s Dippenaar quits, firm needs $60m
Ferdi Dippenaar, CEO of Great Basin Gold, has resigned amid news the company
is seeking a further $60m in funds following a series of share issues.
Manuel’s commission asks for policy clarity
The second draft of the National Planning Commission’s development strategy
for SA again leans heavily on the contribution of the mining sector, naming
security of tenure as a key requirement.
DTC sales channel not threatened by Botswana shift
De Beers’ Diamond Trading Company says sightholders will flock to Botswana
once sights are held there in about a year’s time, according to group CEO
Philippe Mellier.
Atlatsa makes progress at Bokoni
Atlatsa Resources says it is delivering on the operational side of its turnaround
strategy, even though a delay in the restructuring of its balance sheet means
the group continues to suffer losses.
Lower sales, prices hurt Uranium One’s earnings
Uranium One’s quarterly earnings have fallen 2% as it sold less uranium at
lower prices.