Assmang to produce ferromanganese at Machadodorp

South African ferrochrome producer Assmang plans to convert the No 5 furnace at its Machadodorp Works to produce high carbon ferromanganese, rather than ferrochrome, it announced on Thursday. The producer, which is jointly owned by African...

Khumani iron-ore project targets 1,4mt production by July '08

JSE-listed diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (Arm) said on Wednesday that it planned to produce 1,4-million tons from its Khumani iron ore project, in which it holds 50%, by July 2008, and rail 1,2-million tons by that time.

Kumba argues the case for iron-ore consolidation

South African miner Kumba Resources believes consolidation of the Northern Cape iron-ore industry into one operating entity could yield some R2-billion worth of annual savings and still provide ample space for meaningful black economic empowerment...

IDC to have its say in Anglo-Kumba hearing

After more than a month’s deliberation, the Competition Appeal Court ruled earlier today that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) would be permitted to intervene in the Competition Tribunal hearing into Anglo American’s...

Tribunal to hear Anglo appeal in Kumba case next month

The Competition Tribunal hearing into Anglo American’s acquisition of large stakes in Kumba Resources and Anglovaal Mining has been delayed again, with the matter being referred to the Competition Appeal Court once more.

Tribunal to hear Anglo appeal in Kumba case next month

The Competition Tribunal hearing into Anglo American’s acquisition of large stakes in Kumba Resources and Anglovaal Mining has been delayed again, with the matter being referred to the Competition Appeal Court once more.

Tribunal allows IDC to have say on iron-ore deals

South Africa's Competition Tribunal said on Monday state-owned Industrial Development Corp can challenge a bid by Anglo American to acquire stakes in two mining companies to expand its iron ore operations.

Anglo in fresh Kumba move

Global diversified miner Anglo American Plc stepped up its bid for control of prized iron-ore producer Kumba Resources on Thursday by raising an option to acquire a stake in Kumba.

State-Anglo in Kalahari iron-ore pact

Global miner Anglo American Plc set the stage on Tuesday for the consolidation of South Africa's prized Kalahari iron ore assets, saying it had signed an agreement with the government to develop the fields.