Nuclear power development in SA will boost job creation

Developing nuclear energy in South Arica would aid in alleviating the country’s substantial unemployment rate, Russia’s State-owned nuclear company Rosatom deputy director-general Kirill Komorov... 

DiamondCorp completes modifications to Lace processing plant

Southern African diamond development and exploration company DiamondCorp on Monday said it had completed the required modifications to the 1.2-million-ton-a-year processing plant at its Lace mine,... 

Thabex to delist from JSE on July 9

Diamond company Thabex on Friday reported that would withdraw its appeal against the JSE’s decision to terminate its listing on the bourse. The company’s listing would be terminated from the start... 

Richland optimistic Tanzania will tackle illegal mining

The Tanzania Ministry of Energy and Minerals has awarded gemstone producer Richland Resources’ wholly owned subsidiary, TanzaniteOne, a new mining licence for its tanzanite mining operations in the... 

PLA shareholders to vote on proposed acquisition by Jubilee on July 30

JSE- and Aim-listed Jubilee Platinum on Friday said the Federal Court of Australia had, at a court hearing on June 20, given orders for Platinum Australia (PLA) to hold a shareholder meeting to... 

World Coal Association to recognise innovation, safety achievements

The World Coal Association (WCA) on Thursday launched its inaugural Leadership and Excellence Awards Programme and said it would name the first award winners of the yearly series at its... 

Call made for better private, public balance in SA air transport sector

The future of a competitive domestic air transport market in South Africa lay in establishing a balance between the market shares of public and private players, as the risk of a State-subsidised... 

SA most integrated economy in Africa, Visa study shows

A new study by global payments technology company Visa has placed South Africa first among 11 African countries in terms of economic integration. The first Visa Africa Integration Index, which was... 

Transnet, NBF launch joint Africa infrastructure desk

State-owned enterprise Transnet and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (Nepad) Business Foundation (NBF) on Tuesday launched the Africa Infrastructure Desk (Afri-ID) research, linkage and... 

Fraser Alexander, Miwatek launch new AMD treatment solution

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) - Mining solutions company Fraser Alexander and water treatment company Mine Water Treatment Technologies (Miwatek) on Tuesday launched their acid mine drainage... 

Royal Haskoning DHV, VEI to build €2.2m Maputo water distribution system

Consulting and engineering services provider Royal HaskoningDHV and Dutch water utility Vitens Evides International (VEI) will develop a €2.2-million water distribution system for the northern... 

Lack of individual property rights holding back economic growth

South Africa’s slow economic growth, compared with other African countries, and its high poverty rate could be attributed to its lacking individual property rights, Free Market Foundation executive... 

Assmang completes DFS for Malaysia manganese smelting facility

Diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Wednesday reported that mining group Assmang, which it jointly controlled with Assore, had completed a definitive feasibility study to establish... 

PhokaThaba agrees to R3.5m settlement with JIC

JSE- and Aim-listed Jubilee Platinum on Wednesday said the liquidation application by Westdawn Investments, trading as JIC Mining Services, against Platinum Australia (PLA) subsidiary PhokaThaba... 

Murray & Roberts reaches settlement agreement with Comp Com

Construction group Murray & Roberts on Wednesday said it had entered into a settlement agreement with the Competition Commission regarding the commission’s fast-track settlement investigations into... 

Collective effort needed to bridge Africa’s refining gap

A regional effort was needed to overcome the disconnect between Africa’s gas and oil production and its refining capacity, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Africa oil and gas advisory leader Chris... 

Harmony Gold warns of possible Hidden Valley impairment

JSE- and NYSE-listed gold producer Harmony Gold on Tuesday said it was compiling its 2014 financial year business plans, adding that early indications were that there would be a write-down of a... 

SA platinum industry could shed 145 500 jobs by 2015

South Africa’s embattled platinum industry is at risk of losing 145 500 jobs by 2015, an analyst from Nomura said on Tuesday. Assuming a breakeven platinum price of $1 500/oz for 2014 and 2015,... 

SA’s engineering science graduates increasing, but still below target – Nzimande

The number of engineering science graduates in South Africa has increased from 8 424 in 2009, to 9 387 in 2011, below the target of 10 093, Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande... 

Baobab presents 2Mt/y model for Mozambique pig iron project

London-listed junior Baobab Resources could significantly scale up its pig iron and ferro-vanadium project, in the Tete province, with an increased production scenario studying a... 

AfDB, MIAF collaborate to tackle Africa’s infrastructure challenges

The African Development Bank (AfDB) first VP and COO Emmanuel Mbi, and Made in Africa Foundation (MIAF) CEO Chris Cleverly have signed a key memorandum of understanding (MoU) to tackle Africa’s... 

Firestone board shake-up as Perkins and other directors resign

Coal developer Firestone Energy on Friday announced several board changes, including the resignation of deputy chairperson David Perkins. Perkins was appointed to the board in January 2011. 

Greenpeace Africa launches 10 kWp rooftop solar system

Earlier this month, Greenpeace Africa started up a new 10 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic panel installation at its Johannesburg office, which the organisation’s climate and energy campaigner Ruth... 

Engineering positions still most difficult to fill – survey

Engineering positions were still the most difficult for companies to fill, Manpower Group South Africa’s Talent Shortage Survey 2013 has shown. Although drivers and skilled trades were second and... 

SA mining still central to global industry growth – PwC

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Notwithstanding the current turbulent nature of the South African mining sector, it would continue to play a significant role in the future growth of the global... 

Goldplat shuts Kenya mine as it completes strategic review

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Aim-listed gold producer Goldplat on Tuesday said it had placed its Kilimapesa gold mine (KGM), in Kenya, on care and maintenance until the project’s economics... 

AMCU postpones Lonmin strike action pending meeting with Deputy President

The world's third-largest platinum producer Lonmin on Thursday said it was committed to concluding a new recognition agreement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU),... 

M&R Cementation wins ARM-Vale Zambia contract

Murray & Roberts Cementation has been awarded a contract for trackless, high-speed development at the Lubambe copper mine, in Zambia, which South Africa's African Rainbow Minerals jointly owns with... 

MBC’s new acquisition a boost for SA vessel ownership

Black-empowered shipping company Marine Bulk Carriers (MBC) and its partners have placed a R300-million order for a new anchor-handling tug and supply vessel, purpose-built for South African... 

Itac to make final decision on chicken meat imports in July

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) said it would make a final determination regarding the South African Poultry Association’s (Sapa’s) application for... 

Keaton CEO concerned about Vaalkrantz wage talks

JSE-listed Keaton Energy CEO Mandi Glad expressed her concern over possible labour unrest at the company’s Vaalkrantz anthracite colliery, in KwaZulu-Natal, citing wage negotiations with the... 

Fraser Alexander, Miwatek launch new AMD treatment technology

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) - Mining solutions company Fraser Alexander and water treatment company Mine Water Treatment Technologies (Miwatek) on Tuesday launched their acid mine drainage... 

Platinum Group Metals’ exploration progressing well

Toronto- and New York-listed Platinum Group Metals on Monday said that Hole WB-99, at its South African joint venture project with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (Jogmec), had... 

Nersa calls on all municipalities to submit tariff increase applications

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on Monday called on 12 of the country’s municipalities, which have yet to apply for a tariff increase for implementation on July 1, to submit... 

Gemfields in talks with Zambia over Singapore gem sale

Aim-listed Gemfields said on Monday that it was in discussions with the Zambian Mines Ministry over the auctioning of emeralds outside the country. The company had to postpone its June 10 to 14... 

SAA one of six airlines to get IATA environment stamp

National carrier South African Airways (SAA) has become one of the first airlines in Africa and one of six in the world to achieve International Air Transport Association (IATA) environmental... 

Poultry association warns meat imports will lead to job losses, importers disagree

The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) on Friday warned that up to 20 000 jobs could be lost in the domestic poultry industry, as producers would have to resort to retrenchments to mitigate... 

Afrimat raises Infrasors minority buyout offer

JSE-listed materials supplier Afrimat on Thursday increased its offer to the minority shareholders of resources group Infrasors from 35c a share to 65c a share to acquire their stake in the... 

CRG reports strong production for first four months of 2013

LSE- and JSE-listed gold miner Central Rand Gold (CRG) on Friday reported total mining production of 83 597 t for the first four months of the year, against a target of 83 604 t. The overall mined... 

IFC sees great potential for growth of energy services firms in SA

The energy services company (ESCO) business model had strong potential in South Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC) regional sustainability and climate business specialist Tibor...