Elections may frustrate Aquila May hearing
National elections in South Africa on May 7 may result in personnel changes that delays a hearing into why Aquila Resources has not received a mining permit.
SA continues to slide in ferrochrome stakes
South Africa's share of the world ferrochrome market deteriorated another 2% in 2013 despite efforts to have the government intervene in cheap chrome exports.
Petmin seeks NAIC float, unbundling
Mid-tier mining firm, Petmin, says it will float its pig iron development firm as it focuses on its cash-generating coal assets.
Cutifani bares teeth amid MPRDA ‘bitching’
Critics of government-private sector engagement on proposed amendments to the mines legislation were cowards and had failed South Africa, said Anglo's Mark Cutifani.
Kumba bags Sishen expansion surface rights
The South African government has granted surface rights to Kumba Iron Ore allowing it to press ahead with its Sishen Western Expansion Project.
Aquila raises fear DMR appeal facing delays
Aquila Resources is concerned that efforts to have a mining permit granted over an important manganese deposit may be indefinitely delayed.
Kumba ruling may blunt Govt’s legal appetite
The Constitutional Court's ruling on the Sishen Iron Ore Company debacle may make the South African government less likely to fight costly legal battles.
Equatorial to clinch $230m funding in 2014
Equatorial Resources CEO, John Welborn, said equity investment or an offtake agreement were two options by which its iron ore project would be funded next year.
SA springs surprise reverse on Aquila claim
South Africa's mineral resources department has surprised Australian firm Aquila Resources by offering to listen to its mining right claim rather than go to court.
Did Kumba best AMSA, or vice-versa?
The agreement between Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal SA over iron ore pricing has been welcomed by shareholders, but which got the better deal?