Revised MPRDA at least a year away
Proposed amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act will not come into law before end-2012, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Rio Tinto sees customers turning cautious
Rio Tinto has warned that further cracks may be emerging in global commodities markets as the economies of Europe and the United States waver.
BHP Billiton CFO Vanselow steps down
BHP Billiton has announced the retirement of its popular chief financial officer Alex Vanselow and expanded its top management committee.
ANC to redraft nationalisation report
The African National Congress has returned a report with policy recommendations on the issue of mine nationalisation for redrafting, says a senior party official.
Anglo’s growth assets near production
Diversified miner Anglo American’s production profile will change dramatically over the next two years as its four largest expansion projects are commissioned.
Unity needed in nationalisation debate: Phosa
South Africa should speak with one voice on the issues that troubled its economy, such as nationalisation, said Mathews Phosa, ANC Treasurer-General.
Mining to drive Zim growth: Biti
Gold production would double, diamonds would bag $600m ... The outlook for Zimbabwe economic growth would be based partly on its mining industry.
ANC mulls ‘carrot and stick’ on benefication
The ANC is to debate next week a carrot and stick approach to beneficiation in the mining sector and would not simply slap levies on mineral exporters.
Gillard gets tax through lower house
Australia's lower house approved a tax on miners that is expected to raise $7.8bn in its first two years.
Oz tax to be passed, upsets juniors
Australia's government is set to pass laws for its 30% mining profits tax later this week after agreeing to lift the starting threshold. But mid-tier and junior companies say it favours the major mining firms.