New index ranks physical-interaction aspect of Covid-19 transmission risk across occupations . A new index has been created to provide an empirical basis for ranking the physical-interaction dimension of the Covid-19 transmission risk for various occupations in South Africa – a tool that could h...

MC Mining restarts, ‘no work, no pay’ for nonessential staff . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The mechanised Uitkomst underground colliery has restarted, with ramp up to 50% capacity expected in seven to ten days, London-, Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed MC Min...

Amplats ramps up stricken smelter, force majeure to be lifted . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The repair of the stricken Anglo Converter Plant (ACP) Phase B unit has been safely and successfully completed ahead of schedule, Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) sai...

Covid-19 court order’s legal certainty welcomed . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com)­ ­– The legal certainty provided by the Labour Court in a virtual sitting on Covid-19 on Workers’ Day has been welcomed.

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Bushveld enhances liquidity, implements detailed Covid programme . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals, which on Monday provided an operational update on Bushveld Vanadium and Bushveld Energy for the three months to March 31, is imple...

Exxaro provides more Covid relief, releases ESG report plus financials . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Diversified mining and renewable energy company Exxaro on Monday pledged a further R3.45-million aid in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, while also releasing its int...

Competition Tribunal approves Harmony-AngloGold transaction . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved Harmony Gold’s acquisition of Mponeng gold mine, other assets and other related liabilities from AngloGold Ashant...

Glencore well positioned to navigate Covid challenges – Glasenberg . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore is well positioned to navigate the current challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenber...

Unplanned interruptions likely to be regular feature – Implats . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Unplanned interruptions are likely to be a regular feature of the remaining months of the 2020 financial year, Implats CEO Nico Muller said on Thursday, when his plati...

Jupiter declares solid dividend at elevated payout ratio . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The final dividend announced by Jupiter Mines on Wednesday provides shareholders with a good yield at a payout ratio considerably higher than that stated in the compan...