Aurora assets to be audited for sale
The assets of mines owned by the stricken Aurora group are being inspected and sale negotiations opened.
Govt aims to break diamond dealers’ hold
The state is looking to sidestep the grip of SA’s major polished diamond wholesalers on the local beneficiator industry by exploiting foreign legislation.
DMR’s beneficiation plan takes shape
Tax incentives and promises to prioritise infrastructure form part of government’s strategy to attract buy-in for the state’s proposed mineral beneficiation plan, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Germany won’t draw followers for nuclear plan
A German plan to shut all nuclear reactors by 2022 is unlikely to inspire many imitators abroad, experts say.
Rockwell makes operating profit
Rockwell Diamonds has returned to profitability, although actual production fell short of internal management targets during the year to end-February.
Eskom to build new coal-to-gas station
Eskom wants to build a new 2,100MW power station, making use of new underground coal-to-gas technology, according to a senior official.
Aurora liquidators deny bias claims
Aurora Empower Systems was never given preference because of its political connections, axed Pamodzi Gold liquidator Enver Motala says.
Platinum Australia faces tough situation
Platinum Australia appears between a rock and a hard place given the labour unrest at Smokey Hills, which must perform at its best over the next two quarters to avoid a financial crunch.
Creditors are gunning for Aurora
Creditor are sharpening their teeth for the directors of embattled mining company Aurora Empowerment Systems.
Cyber attack warning for resource firms
The Australian government says high-tech threats against resource and other firms are intensifying.