Metorex trends in the right direction
Metorex is trending in the right direction at its copper and cobalt projects despite a forecast blip in the March quarter due to adverse weather and electrical problems at its Ruashi plant.
Rio Tinto get Sulawesi nickel permit
Indonesia has given the local unit of Rio Tinto a mining permit for a nickel project in Sulawesi worth $2bn.
Copper at 5-week top after Chile earthquake
Copper mines in Chile are slowly restarting after an earthquake in the South American country. LME copper prices are at their highest since 20 January.
Anglo ramps up Chilean operations
Anglo American has confirmed that it has started to ramp up production at the four operations effected by the massive earthquake which struck Chile.
Northam to spend R3.05bn on Booysendal
Mid-tier platinum producer Northam Platinum has confirmed that it is planning to spend R3.05bn on the development of its company-transforming Booysendal project.
Northam forges ahead on Booysendal
UPDATE - Northam Platinum approves R340m spend for its R3bn Booysendal project ahead of the start of construction in July. The rand batters the company's interim results.
Anooraq, Ivanplats settle dispute
Platinum exploration firm Anooraq says it has settled a dispute with Ivanplats over an agreement relating to the Rietfontein property located on the northern limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa.
Patrice Motsepe targets Zimbabwe
Patrice Motsepe let the cat out of the bag at Monday's ARM results briefing when he unwittingly revealed the group's plans for Zimbabwe which had been kept under wraps until now.
SA crude steel output doubles
South African crude steel production is up 51.1% year-on-year to an estimated 710 000 metric tonnes in January, the World Steel Association reportes.