Tata lifts lid on expansion plans
Industrial conglomerate Tata Group will invest up to $27bn in the Indian market over the next five years and more than double its revenue to $150bn, says a top official.
Mines face shutdown over deaths – report
The National Union of Mineworkers may reportedly shut the mining sector down for a day to protest a recent surge in mining deaths.
Gold retreats from new record high
The gold price steadied off a record high as the dollar firmed against the euro although renewed eurozone debt concerns may bolster gold again.
Grootvlei: SAHRC asks minister to step in
The SA Human Rights Commission has asked Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to intervene in the plight of miners at the Grootvlei mine in Springs.
New tax may fund acid water clean-up
Government is considering imposing a mining industry levy or tax to finance the clean-up of toxic acid water.
Glencore seeks up to $12bn in bumper IPO
Commodities giant Glencore is taking advantage of a resources boom in a London and Hong Kong offering.
SA’s gold output down
Gold production was down in February while total mining output rose, says Statistics SA.
DMR denies it owes Aurora money
The department of mineral resources has dismissed claims that it owes Aurora money through a water pumping subsidy.
Gold expected to surge above $1 600
Gold's record-breaking streak is likely to last with the price pushed higher by inflation fears and low interest rates, says consultancy GFMS.
Mines grab debate casts shadow on industry
The debate over nationalisation of SA's mines was the top concern for firms last year, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.