State capture costs SA at least R50bn but the true cost is definitely higher
In South Africa, evidence is piling up at the Zondo Commission about how the Guptas interfered in the running of
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South Africa
Sibanye Stillwater SA PGM operations delivered solid performance
The SA PGM operations delivered another very solid operating performance for Sibanye Stillwater, which together with a higher 4E PGM
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Marula delivers lower than planned mined volumes and milled grades
Operational continuity at Implats’ Marula mine was negatively impacted in the first quarter 2021 by community related interruptions during the
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Richards Bay Minerals GM killed in shooting incident
Based on numerous media reports, Richards Bay Minerals’ general manager was shot dead on Monday morning. Nico Swart was shot
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Pan African operational and growth projects update
Pan African Resources in its update on the Company’s operations and growth projects says FY 2021 production guidance has increased
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Afrimat acquires the Gravenhage manganese mining right
Afrimat has entered into an agreement with Aquila Steel and Rakana Consolidated Mines, to purchase 100% of the Gravenhage manganese
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Capital Refractories is looking for agents in Africa and The Middle East
Agents in Africa and the Middle East are needed, according to Capital Refractories Limited.“A suitable agent will have relevant experience and
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Eastplats continues its tailings operations producing chrome concentrate
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Eastern Platinum has reported that the Company continues its tailings remaining operations generating chrome concentrate at
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Impala Rustenburg’s tonnes milled during last quarter up by 6%
Impala Rustenburg’s tonnes milled during the quarter ended 31 March 2021 increased by 6% to 2.51 million tonnes, compared to
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Eastplats provides PGM production and underground mine design updates
Eastern Platinum has dispatched 199.8 dry tons of platinum group metal concentrates containing 490.9 oz of PGMs under the offtake
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Harmony Gold’s significant profit translates into strong cash generation
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Harmony Gold Mining Company in its operational performance for the nine months ended 31 March 2021
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Gold, platinum and other commodities maintain rand’s strength
The South African rand’s 30% gain against the US dollar since the height of the pandemic has outstripped emerging-market peers
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Sibanye Stillwater gold production SA operations 5% higher
Production from the SA gold operations for Q1 2021 of 7,757kg (249,392oz) was 5% higher than for Q1 2020 and
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Gold Fields to build South Deep Solar Plant
The Gold Fields Board this week gave the green light for the construction of a 40MW solar plant at the
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DRDGOLD: Poor production performance amid weaker gold price
DRDGOLD’s shares took battering on the JSE after it reported a decline in third-quarter production and said earnings came under
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Impala Refining Services reports small declines in refined PGMs
Concentrate receipts in the Quarter ended 31 March 2021 were negatively impacted by weaker volumes from third parties and Zimplats.
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South32 increases production guidance for manganese responding to market conditions
South Africa manganese (60% share) saleable ore production increased by 11% (or 162kwmt) to 1,666kwmt in the nine months ended
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Okiep Copper study confirms potential for early cash flow
Scoping Study has been completed for a proposed ‘proof-of-concept’-scale copper mining operation at the brownfields Okiep Copper Project, located in
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Minerals Council takes ministry to court over 2018 Mining Charter
Johannesburg – The application for the judicial review and setting aside of certain clauses of the 2018 Mining Charter, brought
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PPC disposes of PPC Lime operations
PPC has announced that PPC South Africa Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the Vendor), entered into transaction agreements
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Harmony Gold Mining Company notices acquisition of its securities
Johannesburg – In accordance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, Harmony advises that it has received formal notification that the
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Orion acquires Okiep Copper Mine for R649m
During the last quarter, Orion entered into an agreement giving it exclusive rights and a clear pathway to acquire and
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Impala in Q1 impacted by Eskom and furnaces re-line and maintenance
Impala Platinum tonnes milled at managed operations increased by 4% to 5.59 million tonnes during the quarter, with higher volumes
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Anglo American’s thermal coal production decreased considerably in Q1
Thermal Coal, South Africa – Export thermal coal production decreased by 25% to 3.1 million tonnes as operations, which continue
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South32 coal production drops in South Africa
South32, which is in the process of exiting its SA coal assets, said last week that its domestic coal volumes
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Anglo American Platinum PGM production increases by 7% in Q1
Total PGM production increased by 7% to 1,021,200 ounces (against prior period Q1 2020), with platinum production 6% higher at
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MC MINING: Production volumes returned to normal
During the past quarter, the IDC formally extended the repayment date of the R160 million ($11.1 million) loan to 31
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AMPLATS: Refined PGMs up by 59% as ACP is back at normal operating capacity
Anglo American Platinum in its latest quarterly report states that total PGMs production increased by 7%, largely due to a
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AMSA to boost steel output to meet shortage in SA
Africa’s largest steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa in its 2020 integrated annual report said that it is committed to addressing
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NPROXX hydrogen tank for truck in Anglo American mine
NPROXX is currently completing the manufacture of an innovative new hydrogen fuel tank system that is designed to power the
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