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Platinum mines

Murray & Roberts awarded $312m in new mining projects

By Reuters

The firm said the additional contracts would be for diamond, gold, copper, salt and platinum mines.

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    1688 days ago
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    Anglo American Platinum kicked off the sale process for the Union mine and concentrator in October.

    2329 days ago
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    Lonmin posts pre-tax loss of $326m

    Last year the company showed a profit of $140m.

    2354 days ago
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    SA platinum town, economy still hurting from strike

    Africa’s most advanced economy is also struggling to shake off the shock of the strike.

    2370 days ago
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    2373 days ago
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    SA considers declaring certain minerals as 'strategic'

    Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi said he was considering declaring certain minerals as 'strategic' for the country.

    2380 days ago
  • FILE: Miners return to work at Lonmin's Rowland shaft in Marikana on 25 June 2014. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Lonmin back to full production after strikes

    The company returned to full production earlier than forecast after a crippling five-month wage strike.

    2386 days ago
  • Mineworkers going back at work at Lonmin's Rowland shaft in Marikana on 25 June 2014. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cabinet welcomes end to platinum strike

    Cabinet says the five-month long industrial action has had a dire impact on workers & employers.

    2491 days ago
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    Amcu, mine bosses sign deal

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    2492 days ago
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    Amcu shifts focus to share ownership

    Joseph Mathunjwa says shares need to be transferred to mineworkers.

    2493 days ago
  • The gold mining company has publicly expressed interest in acquiring platinum mines but says it will be premature to say which ones it’s interested in and what value they would contribute to its growth. Picture: AFP.

    Sibanye Gold eager to expand into platinum

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    2495 days ago
  • FILE. While it won’t say which, Sibanye Gold has publicly expressed interest in acquiring platinum mines. Picture: AFP

    Sibanye Gold looks to acquire platinum mines

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    2496 days ago
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