Zim mining body offers equity compromise
Zimbabwe's mining industry has proposed that "social investments" count towards meeting new economic empowerment regulations for foreign mining firms.
Russian firms to invest in SA rare metals
Two Russian firms have reportedly agreed to participate in government's planned R15bn rare metals processing complex.
Govt plans to profit from rare metals
Government reportedly plans to establish a R15bn plant to process rare metals, which are used in cell phones, flat-screen TVs and microwaves.
Davies unapologetic about steel stance
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies again maintained a tough stand against steel producers, saying the government is unhappy with their prices.
Eskom in talks with Vunene on coal deal
Power utility Eskom say it is in talks with Vunene Mining to secure a five-year coal supply deal for its Camden power station.
Acid water blamed on mine liquidators
Liquidators of two mines on the East Rand have fought back after being accused of contributing to environmental damage.
Renewed jitters power gold to new record
Investors worried by the eurozone debt crisis and turmoil in the Arab world have sought safe-haven gold, pushing its price to a new record high.
Liquidators warn Aurora – again
Aurora has to prove it has made progress in finding investors for the Pamodzi mine or face being kicked out of the deal, says liquidator Enver Motala.
Metorex copper output up 8%
Metorex increased production despite seasonally high rainfall and the installation of a new modified transformer at Ruashi.
Chinese mine bosses cleared in shooting
Two Chinese managers accused of shooting protesting workers at a coal mine in Zambia have been cleared after prosecutors decided to drop the case