Ferro Metals production takes a dip
International Ferro Metals, the London-listed ferrochrome producer with operations in South Africa, reports a 6% drop in quarter-on-quarter production.
Xstrata-Merafe Chrome Venture mining unhindered
Merafe Resources says on that the Xstrata-Merafe Chrome Venture's mining operations will continue as planned while the company prepares to present its case to the Department of Mineral Resources.
SA govt says Kumba, Amsa will settle
Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal SA "committed themselves" to finding a settlement, says a spokesman for South Africa's trade and industry department.
Amsa warns of beneficiation review
ArcelorMittal SA has warned that the government's mineral enrichment plans will need a complete review if the steelmaker can no longer receive lower than market prices for iron ore.
Kumba, Arcelor set for Monday pow-wow
Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal SA will convene an emergency meeting to help save the country's steel production after government's trade and industry minister Rob Davies stepped into the fray.
ArcelorMittal to close Saldanha plant
Steel producer ArcelorMittal is planning the immediate closure of its Saldanha Bay plant in a hard line response to Kumba Iron Ore's pricing demands.
Kumba foists price hike on Arcelor
Kumba Iron Ore turned up the heat in its iron ore dispute with ArcelorMittal asking the steelmaker to accept higher prices for its product, or suffer the consequences.
Merafe to return to the black
Merafe Resources said on Thursday it expected to report a return to black for the six months to the end of June.
NUM overwhelmingly rejects Kumba’s wage offer
The National Union of Mineworkers says thousands of its members had "overwhelmingly" rejected Kumba Iron Ore's wage offer.
IFM: no fall in ferrochrome Q4 contracts price
An end to de-stocking coupled with rising demand will ensure ferrochrome contract prices do not fall below current levels for the fourth quarter, International Ferro Metals says.