DMR’s new licensing database system draws criticism

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR’s) attempt to alleviate corruption and avoid confusion in the applications for mining rights and licenses through the South African Mineral Resources Administration (Samrad) is drawing criticism.

Surging Chinese demand does little to dent excessive ferrochrome capacity

The ferrous metals industry has a large over capacity in terms of its ability to produce ferrochrome and, even with the recent surge in demand from Chinese markets, it will still take some time before industry could fully draw on this capacity,...

Impending shortfall leads to rising African uranium production

An impending shortfall in the supply of uranium will become apparent in the next two years, within which time production of the mineral from African resources will rise to significant levels, predicts resource consultant and contractor MSA...

Africa a hotbed of uranium exploration

The uranium spot price per pound may have floundered to about $90 from its mid-year peak of close to $140, with uranium stocks also taking a beating as investor interest cooled, but there is still some life left in the industry as exploration for...

Are we heading for uranium oversupply?

The uranium price is currently at an all-time high, but some analysts argue that this does not seem like a realistic price, particularly when working costs are considered, as the margins are too wide. Market experts believe the price has peaked.

Kumba pins manganese hopes on new technology

An innovative beneficiation technology developed by local diversified miner Kumba Resources could see the company entering the manganese industry in the near future.

Technology key to unlocking miner's manganese ambitions

An innovative beneficiation technology developed by local diversified miner Kumba Resources could see the company entering the manganese industry in the near future.

Senegal iron-ore project gains momentum

Metals and mining company Kumba Resources plans to start groundwork on its prefeasibility study for the Faleme iron-ore project in Senegal in October this year.?Last week, the company signed an agreement with Miferso, a project development firm...

Kumba studies $950m Senegal iron-ore project

Mining company Kumba Resources yesterday signed an agreement with Miferso, a Government of Senegal-owned project development company, granting it the right to conduct and develop a pre-feasibility study on the Faleme iron-ore project situated in...

Kimberlite prospect deemed unviable

The 2001 kimberlite prospect discovery by Kumba Resources’ exploration team on the Welgevonden farm, south-west of Postmasburg, in the proximity of the company’s Sishen South iron-ore deposit in the Northern Cape, has been abandoned.

Resources group rejects UN plunder allegations

South African mining giant Kumba Resources, the mining division of Iscor which was unbundled into a separately-listed company in November 2001, has categorically denied UN allegations that the company has violated ethical, transparency or human...

Financial adviser appointed to Oz iron-ore project

Downs Holding, a subsidiary of Kumba Resources and Hancock Prospecting, has confirmed the engagement of Salomon Smith Barney, a member of Citigroup, as strategic and financial adviser in relation to the Hope Downs Iron Ore Project.