Sasol claims it designs safe chemicals
Sustainable products make a net positive contribution to society in their particular applications and uses while minimising harm to human
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South Africa
Converter plant shutdown reduces global platinum production
Global refined platinum production in Q2’20 fell by 43% (-712 koz) to 954 koz, with South Africa representing the bulk
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Orion’s Prieska Copper Project is now ‘shovel-ready’
During the reporting period for the year ended 30 June 2020, Orion Minerals completed an updated Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS)
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AngloGold Ashanti reinstates 2020 guidance
AngloGold Ashanti today reinstated annual guidance given improved operating certainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in anticipation of the conclusion
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Hulamin Extrusions continues its turnaround
Significant cost reduction efforts coupled with stringent controls over working capital helped reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Hulamin during
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Pan African received funds for long-life Egoli project
Pan African Resources, in its Provisional Summarised Audited Results For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 has reported that the
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SAEC expected to be transferred to Seriti in H1 FY2021
Located near the towns of Witbank and Middelburg in the South African province of Mpumalanga, SAEC is 100 per cent
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Harmony Gold acquires Mponeng, Mine Waste Solutions
Harmony Gold Mining Company has announced that all conditions precedent relating to its acquisition of the Mponeng mine (Mponeng) and
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Gemfields: unable to host gemstone auctions
Gemfields, in its Trading Statement on 14 September 2020, has expressed its certainty that its net loss after tax will
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Hulamin reports losses for H1 2020
Although the implementation of COVID-19 procedures facilitated operational continuity, Hulamin’s manufacturing operations were negatively impacted during the first half of
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Ramaphosa and NEDLAC agree to recovery action plan
The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) has agreed to an action plan for economic recovery which is due
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Harmony Gold reports 9% increase in production profit
Harmony continues to make good progress in executing its strategy of producing safe, profitable ounces and increasing margins. Its drive
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AngloGold receives unconditional approval to sell its SA mines
AngloGold Ashanti has announced that all conditions precedent have been met with respect to the sale of its remaining mines
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Economic freedom: South Africa ranks 90th among 162
South Africa ranks 90th out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 Annual
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Pan African strikes it rich at Consort Gold Mine
In the last two years, Pan African Resources (PAR) has increased its efforts in active gold exploration at the New
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Gas maker reports decrease in revenue by 10%
African Oxygen, in its Group results for the six months ended 30 June 2020, reported revenue of R2 694 million
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Sasol disposes of its air separation units
Sasol has announced that negotiations with Air Liquide have been concluded and a sale of business agreement has been entered
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Harmony increases revenue due to a higher gold price
Harmony Gold Mining Company has issued a trading statement for the year ended 30 June 2020 as the company is
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Sylvania PGM production impacted by low chrome prices
The Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) delivered annual production of 69,026 ounces for the 2020 financial year, despite a particularly challenging
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Ferrochrome suffers due to production cuts in stainless steel
COVID-19 related government-imposed lockdowns in key global stainless steel producing regions during the first half of the year (H1 2020), resulted in production
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Lydenburg ferrochrome smelter placed on care and maintenance
Merafe Resources have reported a loss after tax for the first half of 2020 due to not only reduced volumes
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The LOCKDOWN punch on the SA economy was severe
Stats SA said “The punch in the gut was severe. Perhaps the second quarter of 2020 will become known as
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Ferrochrome: Merafe reports loss amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with an already fragile operating environment, have resulted in a loss after tax for the first
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Hillside Aluminium test its maximum technical capacity
Hillside Aluminium saleable production increased by 3kt to a record 718kt in FY20 as the smelter continued to test its
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Tshipi manganese declares ZAR330m H1 dividend
Jupiter Mines Limited has announced that the Board of Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining has declared a dividend to its
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Minerals Council members outline their Covid-19 testing initiatives
A number of Minerals Council members today provided a briefing on their approach to COVID-19 testing and the mitigating impact
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Eskom suspends managers at Duvha, Kriel, Tutuka and Kendal power stations
In response to the escalation of loadshedding to Stage 4 during the past two days, the Eskom Board says it
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SOUTH32: Resilience in unprecedented times
Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, South32 ended FY20 with a strong balance sheet, improved performance at several operations, and
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Resgen secures funding for its coal project
Resource Generation Limited (Resgen) has announced a mine funding package for its Boikarabelo Coal Project. Resgen along with its majority
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Impala production rates normalised back to full capacity
The coronavirus pandemic significantly disrupted and impacted business performance during the second half of the financial year and resulted in
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