Xstrata to fork out R4.9bn on smelter
UK-based Xstrata has dusted off plans to expand its Lion ferrochrome operation, saying it is confident electricity supply will be guaranteed.
Xstrata to exploit ferrochrome deficit
Xstrata is set to gain further from the global ferrochrome shortage, which is expected to worsen as producers struggle to meet demand from emerging economies.
Nationalisation of SA mines already underway
Mining law expert Hulme Scholes believes SA mining companies are not focused on the very real danger of their operations being nationalised.
BHP ups output of 11 commodities
BHP Billiton says it is running most of its assets at full capacity as suppliers struggle to keep pace with the global appetite of raw materials.
More extensions for Debswana’s Jwaneng
Debswana has commenced with prefeasibility studies to extend the lifespan of its flagship Jwaneng mine beyond 2024.
Supply crunch signals uranium boom
Gold is justifiably hogging investors' attention, but the uranium market is looking interesting, judging from presentations made by producers at recent conferences.
Mine rights: ANC threatens constitutional change
An ANC MP has warned that government will change the constitution if courts do not find in the state's favour in cases over mining rights.
RBPlat given R10bn price tag
Royal Bafokeng Platinum is to list on the JSE with an estimated market cap of between R9.1bn and R10.6bn, says the group.
Steel unmoved by ditched Rio/BHP venture
News that global miners Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have abandoned plans for an iron ore joint venture is unlikely to hit the steel market, analysts say.
Rising gold output ‘not sustainable’
Recent growth in SA's gold production output is unlikely to be sustained, given the growing cost competitiveness of mines located elsewhere, says Fitch.