Shanduka seizes control of Incwala
Shanduka Resources is to pay R2.8bn in cash and debt in return for a 50.03% stake in Incwala Resources, the struggling empowerment initiative first rolled out by Lonmin in 2004.
Platmin raises $250m of new equity
Platinum junior Platmin, which is developing mines in South Africa, has raised $250m in new equity.
ARM dumps Namibian gold project
Diversified SA miner African Rainbow Minerals plans to divest from a gold project in Namibia by June and finalise development of a copper project in Zambia this year, it says.
Zimplats profit up despite output falling
Zimplats' metal output falls, but profits rise on firmer metal prices.
Aquarius gets basket price boost
Higher platinum group metal prices lifted Aquarius Platinum's revenues in the March quarter offsetting an 8% fall in production.
Brian’s next move
Brian Gilbertson's successful courting of two sovereign funds into the little known Platmin provides further evidence the commodity bull run is intact, and raring to go again.
IDC denies Wesizwe shares discount
The IDC has shed some light on its involvement in a series of transactions that led to the sale of Wesizwe platinum shares belonging to the Bakubung community.
ENRC buys Northam stake for R2.2bn
ENRC is to buy a 12.2% stake in Northam Platinum from Mvelaphanda Resources for R2.2bn in cash, leaving the way clear for the latter to begin an unbundling process.
Wesizwe, PTM close critical deal
Wesizwe and Platinum Group Metals have cleared the final hurdle that will allow them now to finalise deals to finance their platinum mines, which may include bringing in strategic partners.
Angloplat maintains target, sees market deficit
Anglo Platinum maintains its full-year production target of 2.5 million oz despite a quarter-on-quarter fall in output. It expects the platinum market to show a deficit this year on the back of strong demand.