Global furnace group boasts numerous projects

Local furnace supplier Tenova Pyromet is undertaking the design and supply of components for two ferrochrome furnaces for use at the Xstrata-Merafe Lion ferrochrome complex, in Limpopo.

Lonmin extends losses as platinum falls

Johannesburg-listed shares of Lonmin extended losses on Wednesday to over 5% as the spot platinum price plunged on a poor demand outlook. At 10:07 GMT, the share price was 5.10% lower at R98.01, outpacing a 1.33% drop in Johannesburg's Top-40...

West Africa emerging as the new Pilbara – West African Minerals

West Africa is emerging as the next significant iron-ore province after Australia’s rich Pilbara and is attracting the attention of global majors and the Chinese, says the London-Aim-listed West African Minerals. Major diversified miners are...

Discipline of and reliance on health and safety officers vital

The role of discipline in the improvement of mine health and safety, as well as the role of health and safety officers and representatives upholding health and safety standards on mines are of great importance, says Johannesburg law firm Brink...

Sea change in labour dynamics as AMCU emerges – Lonmin

Labour dynamics are going through a sea change with the emergence of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) to rival the dominance of National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), says Lonmin CEO Ian Farmer. Farmer, who heads South...

South African stocks up for second straight session

South African stocks rose for the second straight session on Friday, buoyed by upbeat consumer sentiment data out of the United States and a strong sales report from financial group Old Mutual. But Johannesburg-listed shares of Lonmin fell after...

Shale gas report to go before Cabinet in July

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has completed its report on the feasibility of shale gas exploration in South Africa, Minister Susan Shabangu told Parliament on Thursday during her Budget vote speech. The report, which was put together...

Union warns about mine violence

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) expressed shock on Thursday at increasing violence and intimidation at Impala Platinum and Lonmin mines. The NUM's national executive appealed to both companies and the police to take drastic action against...

Company Announcement: Lonmin To Boost Artisanal Skills

It is with great pride that Lonmin announces the opening of the Lonmin Artisan College at Marikana, in the North West province.

Amplats reports fewer safety stops, refined output falls on maintenance

The world’s largest platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) is confident it would refine and sell between 2.5-million ounces and 2.6-million ounces of platinum this year, despite maintenance delaying its first-quarter refined...

IDC invests big in Gilbertson/Frandsen new-look platinum integration

South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has made its biggest single investment in five years - R3.24-billion - in Platmin’s comeback as an integrated miner and beneficiater. The delisted Platmin, now enhanced and...

WAFM buys rest of Cameroon iron-ore explorer

Aim-listed West African Minerals (WAFM) acquired the remaining 34.51% interest in CMC Guernsey, CEO and executive cochairperson Stephen Dattels announced on Friday. CMC Guernsey, which owns six exploration permits for iron-ore and associated...