Manganese
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Mining output down 0.8% in May
Production was dragged down mainly by diamonds and platinum-group metals
Mining output decreased by 5% in February
Production was dragged down mainly by coal and diamonds and the industry also produced less copper, nickel, manganese and chromium ore
Gwede Mantashe accused of meddling in mining rights
The minister’s wife, Nolwandle, stands accused of using his name and position to gain interest in a Northern Cape mine
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BHP spinoff company to include SA aluminum and manganese units
Resources giant BHP Billiton plans a demerger in order to streamline and simplify its operations and South African assets are on the chopping block.
‘White elephant’ port favoured for manganese exports
South African government appears adamant that it wants the port of Ngqura to be the export point for manganese despite criticism from some quarters.
BEE company signs multimillion-rand mining deal
Ntsimbintle Mining, a black economic empowered company, signed a R430-million deal with OM Holdings on Monday for a new mine in the Northern Cape.
Ntsimbintle Mining in R430m manganese deal
BEE company Ntsimbintle Mining on Monday signed a R430-million deal with Australian-listed OM Holdings.