Gauteng adventures| Feb 29, 2008
manages some scenic day and overnight trails within easy reach of the major cities but the premier trail in the region has to be in the Rustenburg Nature Reserve where you intersperse superb views and game sightings with chilling out in rock pools on one- or two-day hike. If heading south try Suikerbosrand near Heidelberg, Dome Trails or Thabela Thabeng to explore the magnificent rock formations of the Vredefort Dome. (iAfrica.com)
Management changes to position First Uranium for future growth Feb 15, 2008
He has been involved in Witwatersrand-type and Bushveld-type mining operations in South Africa with experience in all aspects of mining including deep and shallow level gold mining operations (Venterspost, East Driefontein, Randfontein Estates, Joel Gold Mine, ERPM, Grootvlei Gold Mine, Harmony and Virginia Gold Mines) as well as experience in the platinum mines (Rustenburg Platinum Mines - Amandelbult Section). Mr. Gould held the positions of Mine Geologist through to Technical Services Manager... (PR Newswire)
Analysis: Angloplat output slides Feb 11, 2008
Since Carroll started her war against mine deaths, former chief executive Ralph Havenstein and mining head Robin Mills have quit, while Chris Sheppard, a key manager at its biggest operation, Rustenburg, had left for rival Lonmin ... Carroll signalled her determination on safety by shutting Rustenburg for seven days after five workers were killed in an accident, and launched a campaign to improve both the mines' safety standards and the behaviour of workers. (Business Report, South Africa)
Property still strong| Jan 8, 2008
Property markets in the platinum arc of Limpopo-Mpumalanga for instance are benefiting from the boom in the price of the precious metal and towns from Rustenburg to Lydenburg are happy hunting grounds for property. Factors to consider in general terms are security issues, possible land claims, the growing demand for green living and infrastructure developments, the most obvious of which is Gautrain but also projects such as La Mercy airport on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, the Coega port... (iAfrica.com)
Poverty, inequality biggest problems Jan 2, 2008
Craven highlighted an historic legal victory in the courts, in the case of Rustenburg Platinum versus the CCMA, when the Constitutional Court reaffirmed the CCMA's right to change a sanction handed down in a disciplinary hearing at arbitration in cases of unfair dismissal. Transformed political landscape. (iAfrica.com)
Implats strikes R6.3bn paste agreement with Platinum Australia Dec 14, 2007
Part of the contract was that the concentrate would be delivered to Implats' Rustenburg smelters in North West province. First deliveries of concentrate were likely to be made in July. (Business Report, South Africa)
S African miners strike on safety Dec 4, 2007
Anglo Platinum shut a shaft at its biggest mine, Rustenburg, after a worker was killed in an accident on Friday. Angloplats - majority owned by Anglo Platinum - said on Monday that a worker had been killed at one of its mines on Saturday. (BBC News)
Miners will strike their blow for safety Nov 28, 2007
6 billion in revenue, mainly through the closure of its Rustenburg mine, and Harmony Gold, which lost about R185 million from the closure of its Elandsrand mine. The highest-profile casualty from the focus on mine safety has been former Angloplat chief executive Ralph Havenstein, who resigned in July after Carroll read him the riot act following a collapse in safety at the Rustenburg mine. (Business Report, South Africa)
From 'Ogyekrom' to 'Asikyre kurom' Nov 26, 2007
"Those who have settled here and started families and can't go back, we are opening this window for dual citizenship. "It's all because of how the country values its citizens," said Heymann. The year-long celebrations have so far taken place in Cape Town, Tohoyandou, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Rustenburg, and the next destination is Durban, followed by Pretoria and Johannesburg in March next year. Source:.dispatch. Comments: All Rights Reserved, 1994-2007, ? Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Angloplat advert won't earn any platinum awards Nov 5, 2007
Angloplat shut its largest operation in Rustenburg for a week in June after five workers were killed in an accident. And on Friday, Angloplat's sister company, Anglogold Ashanti, suspended operations at Tautona mine near Carletonville after its second fatal accident in a week, bringing the death toll on South African mines to 180 this year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Stocks lower but rand steady ahead of G7 Oct 21, 2007
Angloplat, majority-owned by Anglo American, said on Friday it had been ordered by officials to close two more shafts late on Thursday at Rustenburg for safety reasons after closing one shaft on Wednesday when a miner was killed in a rock-fall. The closures propelled platinum prices to a new record high and fanned fears that further down the road buyers might start seeking cheaper alternatives to the precious metal. (Business Report, South Africa)
Angloplat shuts shaft at Rustenburg mine after death of worker Oct 19, 2007
Anglo Platinum (Angloplat) had shut a shaft at its largest operation in Rustenburg on Wednesday after a worker was killed in an accident, the platinum producer said yesterday. Angloplat spokesperson Simon Tebele could not say for how long the Paardekraal shaft would be closed or quantify what might be lost in output. (Business Report, South Africa)
WG Wearne cements foothold with new acquisition Oct 3, 2007
"It will be a pretty seamless transition, with no disruption to current operations. The acquisition will give WG Wearne a stronger foothold in Rustenburg, Wearne said, adding that it also took another player out of the market. Paul Deppe, chief executive of BCT, said the sale would enable the company to focus on its concrete building products operations. "Ready mix is not our core business and in fact is the only operation of its kind in the wider Concor Technicrete group ... North West-based... (Business Report, South Africa)
Sono kicks off new hotel chain with R600m Sep 17, 2007
Sono will build six hotels, two of which will be based in KwaZulu-Natal, another two in Gauteng, and one each in Limpopo and Rustenburg. Cedric Xulu, the chief executive of Jomo Sono Investments, which will fund the hotels, said the idea was first raised four years ago. (Business Report, South Africa)
Cashing in on 2010 tourism Sep 12, 2007
In Botswana, which is only around 150 kilometers from Rustenburg, the government is also working on what tourism ministry spokesperson Tiro Kganela promised would be a "very aggressive" strategy to attract some of the 450000 foreigners who are expected in the region during the competition. Even Zim will splash the cash. (iAfrica.com)
Clouds over France are all black Sep 5, 2007
Unbeaten at home in the past two years, they travelled to Rustenburg in South Africa last year with the Tri Nations trophy already under lock and key and striving for their 16th successive Test win. But the All Blacks were there physically, if not in spirit, their minds already winging their way home over the veld and back across the Indian Ocean. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Southern Africa: Catholic Leaders Criticize Regional Heads for Mugabe Support Aug 25, 2007
Applauding "a man who has destroyed a country" shows "utter lack of concern for the plight of Zimbabweans," Bishop Kevin Dowling of Rustenburg told Catholic News Service. He noted that the southern African leaders' refusal to sanction Mugabe shows a "dereliction of duty to their African sisters and brothers.". (allAfrica.com)
Platinum sector is hazardous to both rich and poor Jul 25, 2007
Bergsig is a beautiful suburb on the rolling hills that surround Rustenburg ... In Rustenburg, it is likely that the discomfort of the wealthier beneficiaries of the platinum industry is of little comfort to the thousands who eke out an existence on the fringes of this wealthy industry ... Bergsig is a beautiful suburb on the rolling hills that surround Rustenburg. (Business Report, South Africa)
Bonds gain on talk that strong rand will slow inflation Jul 25, 2007
Online Edition Powered By IOL. London - South African bonds gained for a second day on speculation that the rand's appreciation would help push inflation back within the Reserve Bank's target range, reducing the need for more interest rate increases. (Business Report, South Africa)
City of Gold becomes Africa's shopping mall Jul 25, 2007
Online Edition Powered By IOL. Shoppers from neighbouring countries drove SA's R50bn in tourism income last year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Who said that? Jul 25, 2007
Business Report - City of Gold becomes Africa's shopping mall. Online Edition Powered By IOL. (Business Report, South Africa)
Uranium One clears first hurdle, but dominion is a long haul Jul 10, 2007
The improvements will not be confined to metropolitan areas, with plans to introduce new Shosholoza Meyl connections between Mthatha and East London and Johannesburg and Rustenburg. The idea is to make travelling between cities easier and safer, reducing accidents between long-distance taxis and buses. (Business Report, South Africa)
Zimbabwe: South African Clergy Detained at Airport Jul 2, 2007
Outspoken Bulawayo Archbishop Pius Ncube, who hosted the pastors, said Bishop Kevin Dowling of Rustenburg was detained for two hours, while the other pastors had their passports briefly seized. Ncube said the detentions were a demonstration that the government feared criticism. (allAfrica.com)
Angloplat shares the industry's safety concerns Jun 28, 2007
We therefore instituted a dedicated programme at our Amandelbult operation, not far from the Rustenburg mine, where we are investigating ways to move to a zero injury operation ... The improved safety performance of 2006 has continued in 2007, with the regrettable exception of the Rustenburg Lower mine between March and June ... The unprecedented seven-day suspension of underground operations at our Rustenburg mine demonstrates these commitments. (Business Report, South Africa)
Whites jailed for S Africa murder Jun 27, 2007
The men's actions were "callous, calculated and inexcusable", said Rustenburg High Court Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng. "At one point Motawane had petrol poured over him. "There is evidence that when he was assaulted he was crying and screaming, but to no avail," the judge said. He said they had shown no remorse. After the assault, Motawane was taken to a police station where he was accused of robbery. A police officer said Broodryk and the others were advised to take him to a nearby hospital.... (BBC News -- Africa)
Platinum boom benefits few, says study Jun 26, 2007
In his foreword to the report, Jo Seoka, the Anglican bishop of Pretoria, explains that the Bench Marks Foundation set out to study the mining companies in Rustenburg against internationally accepted standards of socially responsible business practices ... While some members of the Bafokeng Nation have no doubt enjoyed increased wealth, official statistics related to the living conditions of the residents of Phokeng, the capital of the Bafokeng near Rustenburg, describe unacceptable poverty. (Business Report, South Africa)
Angloplat's own audit slams safety standards Jun 26, 2007
Last week, in an unprecedented move, Angloplat's management said it was shutting down its Rustenburg Platinum underground operations to address the deterioration in safety at the mines. Twelve people have died at the mine this year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Tribunal stands between Johncom shareholders and R4bn Jun 23, 2007
MINE CLOSURES It is commendable that management at Anglo Platinum (Angloplat) is taking the issue of employee safety seriously and closing its largest mine in Rustenburg, to carry out an audit to determine why there has been a deterioration in safety standards. How bitterly ironic, then, that the closure, precipitated by the high number of deaths, should actually boost the price of platinum as well as Angloplat's own share price. (Business Report, South Africa)
Implats unveils R8bn investment Jun 21, 2007
The group was expecting the expansion of its Impala lease area near Rustenburg in the North West during the year to June 2006 to lift output to as much as 1. 2 million ounces from 1. (Business Report, South Africa)
Platinum futures soar as Angloplat shuts mine Jun 20, 2007
The disruption might cut output at the mine in Rustenburg by as much as 15 000 ounces this year, Angloplat said. The company said the closure was to improve safety after 12 workers were killed at the mine this year, including five in the past two weeks. (Business Report, South Africa)
Injury-free All Blacks ready for different beast Jun 18, 2007
Two late drop-goals by replacement wing Francois Steyn nudged the 'Boks home, giving them confidence of producing back-to-back wins against the All Blacks after downing them in Rustenburg last year. The 28-man All Blacks party stayed in Johannesburg one night and was scheduled to fly to Durban today (NZ time). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cement shortage exaggerated - PPC Jun 14, 2007
Contracts for upgrades to stadiums in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Rustenburg had not yet been awarded, but indications were that they would require 20 000 tons of cement each. Using a generous projection of 300 000 to 325 000 tons of cement for the stadiums, only about 85 000 tons was in Gauteng. (Business Report, South Africa)
Implats will help workers purchase 2.6% stake in firm Jun 12, 2007
The share scheme will cover Implats' employees at its operations in Rustenburg in the North West, its refining operations in Springs, the Marula Platinum mine near Burgersfort in Mpumalanga and the company's head office ... 6 percent at its Impala lease area near Rustenburg. (Business Report, South Africa)
S. Africa to host over 2000 journalists for 2010 World Cup May 17, 2007
The nine host cities will each host some of the first round matches with Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein hosting a game each in the second round. The quarterfinals would be played in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elisabeth, with the play-off for third place taking place in Pretoria. (People's Daily Online)
'Pessimists will eat their words' May 16, 2007
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Pamper mom with a spa gift May 4, 2007
Find the Mount Grace spa on the Old Rustenburg Road in the Magaliesberg. Visit the hotel website at or call them on (014) 577 1350. (iAfrica.com)
Lanxess finds extra ore Apr 30, 2007
Chemicals group Lanxess had found 80 million tons of extra chrome ore reserves at a mine it operates in Rustenburg, ensuring the supply of raw materials for its leather unit for decades, it said yesterday. Lanxess recently bought out Dow Chemical's stake in their joint venture, Chrome International South Africa in Newcastle, where it processes the ore from Rustenburg ... Chemicals group Lanxess had found 80 million tons of extra chrome ore reserves at a mine it operates in Rustenburg, ensuring... (Business Report, South Africa)
Court ruling returns us to apartheid workplace Apr 11, 2007
Cosatu has lodged an application to the constitutional court for leave to appeal against the judgment of the SCA in the case between Rustenburg Platinum Mines and the CCMA. Cosatu believes this judgement sets a dangerous precedent that could severely weaken the country's labour laws ... In brief, the case centres on the dismissal of security guard Zandise Sidumo by Rustenburg Platinum in 2000. (Business Report, South Africa)
Strikes are exposing SA's ethnic fault lines Apr 10, 2007
Bezuidenhout says: "Towns such as Rustenburg, Polokwane and Burgersfort are becoming typical mining boom towns." ... What complicates matters is that, while the Rustenburg region is now the union's largest region in terms of membership, it remains its Achilles heel ... Hence, infighting and an inability to establish strong structures have left Rustenburg one of the weakest regions as opposed to the historical strong branches in the gold mining areas. (Business Report, South Africa)
Nissan's diesel unit plans R89m expansion Mar 17, 2007
The company is planning dealership upgrades and developments in Alberton, Rustenburg, Witbank, Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Port Elizabeth and Brits. Dealer infrastructure investment amounted to R34 million in 2006. (Business Report, South Africa)
Kauai trip wedding gift for crash victims Mar 12, 2007
Magriet Inglebrecht and Cornelius Scholtz were married in South Africa last April, but had postponed their honeymoon, said Francois Kleynhans, a high school friend of Scholtz's from Rustenburg, South Africa. They had been friends since childhood and kept in touch even after Scholtz had moved to the United States. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bafokeng get R2bn Implats discount Mar 7, 2007
The shares were issued in lieu of the annual royalty the RBN gets from the world's largest platinum mine, the Impala lease area near Rustenburg. When the deal was announced last September the discount the RBN was to get was R1. (Business Report, South Africa)
Implats settles dispute over Aids drugs Feb 21, 2007
Employees at the Implats mine near Rustenburg, which produces about 70 percent of the company's metal, went on strike to protest against the lack of access to anti-Aids drugs. Implats is the world's second-biggest platinum producer after Anglo Platinum. (Business Report, South Africa)
As building suppliers rush to list, investors wait for results Feb 13, 2007
Its Amandelbult mine reported a 63 percent operating margin, while the Rustenburg mine's margin was 50 percent ... AngloPlat is attempting to empower only its development projects, rather than massively profitable mines such as Amandelbult and Rustenburg. (Business Report, South Africa)
Communities fight 'unlawful mining' at Overysel Feb 11, 2007
Cape Town - A reliance by Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Anglo Platinum (Angloplat), on mineral rights to Overysel farm in Limpopo is unlawful because it ceded the rights to another company in 1989, according to the Ga Puka and Ga Sekhaloelo communities. The communities said Angloplat relied on a number of grounds to support its claim that it was entitled to carry on its mining activities on community land. (Business Report, South Africa)
Blues can whet Kiwi appetites Feb 1, 2007
Save for one Test at Rustenburg in South Africa, by which time the Tri Nations championship was won and the champagne was splashing ankle-deep around their boots, the New Zealanders did not put a foot wrong, pouring on the coal and stoking the fires again for an unbeaten tour of Europe, capped by wins over France, 47-3 in Lyon and 23-11 in Paris. advertisement - story continues below. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Don't exploit cheap labour for 2010 Jan 22, 2007
Matches are also due to be played in Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Polokwane and Nelspruit. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Eskom's cuts threaten SA's growth Jan 21, 2007
Implats lost half a day's production on Thursday at a mine near Rustenburg that produces 70 percent of its output, said the company's spokesperson, Bob Gilmour. Harmony Gold Mining, the country's third-biggest gold producer, said it was not affected. (Business Report, South Africa)
Power cuts ripple across SA Jan 19, 2007
South Africa's Impala Platinum Holdings, the world's second biggest platinum producer, said power cuts would probably lead it to lose at least a half day of output at its Rustenburg operation. "We can probably pick that up over the course of the next weeks and months. It's not serious, unless it carries on for a week, then it will impact production," Bob Gilmour, investor relations manager, told Reuters. (Mail & Guardian Online)
* Silver Stars shine brightly in South Africa Jan 7, 2007
Stars, who train in Johannesburg and play in the northwest mining town of Rustenburg, have already hit an even bigger jackpot though, collecting a US$600,000 cheque last month for lifting the South African League Cup. It was a timely boost for Stars, who lack a sponsor and have to sell their top players to balance the books. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
