Mine safety regulations affecting productivity

The implementation of Section 54 of the Mines Health and Safety Act of South Africa is having a considerably negative affect on South African minerals’ production levels.

Aquarius full-year profit more than doubled on record output, PGM prices

Midtier platinum producer Aquarius Platinum produced a record 530 726 platinum-group metal ounces for the year ended June 30, yielding a net profit of $187-million, which was 119% higher than the previous year, as metal prices soared, it announced...

Afplats already eyeing 1m oz prize

Platinum exploration and development company African Platinum (Afplats) confirmed on Wednesday that it was considering two further mines at its Leeukop project lease area, which could ultimately result in an operation able to produce one-million...

Aquarius Platinum pursuing 'indigenisation' ahead of Zimbabwean clarity

Platinum miner Aquarius Platinum has indicated that it is pursuing its Zimbabwean indigenisation agenda in order to be able to discuss this with the authorities once clarity has been received.

Mining group pursues new community-based participation model

On Saturday May 14, Wesizwe Platinum hosted the first report-back meeting to the Bakubung ba Ratheo community, its main shareholders.

Nkwe project study this year

Australian-listed platinum explorer Nkwe Platinum plans to take its De Wildt prospect, near Brits, to the bankable-feasibility study (BFS) stage by the end of the year, despite an initial delay in converting its mineral rights.