Articles Tagged "lonmin"

South Africa Aims to “Correct” Mining Rights Law in 2011

Bloomberg reports that large platinum companies in South Africa claim they already have rights to land where Holgoun Group has just been permitted to work. The article states: Impala and Lonmin, the world’s second- and third-largest platinum producers, have challenged the award of permits to a unit of Holgoun Group for land where they say [...]

Platinum Leader Lonmin Shuts Down Again

Lonmin Plc, the world’s third-biggest platinum producer, closes again for another 25-30 days because of its smelter failure. The company operates in South Africa. Analyst Charles Kernot at Evolution Securities is quoted saying: “Lonmin’s troubled smelter has failed yet again, further undermining the company’s outlook for the rest of this year.” Click here to access [...]