Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) has initiated a Section 189(3) consultation process at its South African operations, signalling thousands of potential job losses.

London-listed URA Holdings has started phased production at the Gravelotte emerald mine (GEM) in South Africa.

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills is promoting Ernst Müller to director, with effect from May 1.

Aim-listed Red Rock Resources' Bilbale gold project, in Burkina Faso, holds “significant potential”, consultant Dr Willem J Smuts has noted in a report.

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has approved the Climate Change Bill. “The Climate Change Bill will provide the much-needed legal framework

TSX-V- and JSE-listed Alphamin Resources reports that tin concentrate production from the new Mpama South plant is imminent, with first ore having been successfully introduced on April 28.

Endeavour achieved first gold at the Sabodala-Massawa expansion project in April

Energy Council CEO James Mackay Industry organisation the Energy Council of South Africa has welcomed the passing of the Climate Change Bill by Parliament on April 25.

Scandinavian gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has informed shareholders of the progress it is making in solving recent challenges with nationwide fuel supply disruptions and new customs procedures, finally enabling full site activity at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia.

A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process.