Num declares dispute with Northam
The National Union of Mineworkers has declared an internal dispute with Northam Platinum over the company's reluctance to bargain, the union says.
Greeks grabbing gold
The financial storms raging around the heads of the Greeks have recently led to a strong increase in people buying gold in that country.
Coal miners hit back over Australia carbon tax
Australia's powerful coal mining industry has warned it is being unfairly singled out under the country's new carbon emissions trading scheme.
Miners fight ‘an unwinnable war’
Mining law expert Hulme Scholes has again stated his belief that South African mining companies are not focused on the very real danger of their operations being nationalised.
State ‘can’t refuse’ manual rights submissions
A legal expert disputes whether the state has the right to accept online mineral rights applications only, saying the law also provides for manual and postal submissions.
Chinese beat Vale’s Metorex bid
Metorex has received a better takeover bid offer from Jinchuan, but Vale is sticking to its price.
Cosatu, ANCYL ‘on same page’ over nationalisation
The ANC Youth League's position on nationalisation and land reform is in line with that of Cosatu and its affiliate Numsa, says the union's general secretary Irvin Jim.
Metal workers union calls for strike
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has announced a country-wide strike that could see more than 300,000 workers down tools.
Carroll hits out over taxes, nationalisation
Governments in mineral-rich countries must steer clear of the "blind alleys" of nationalisation and excessive tax if they want to attract continued investment from global miners, says Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll.
MIC portfolio shows strong growth
The Mineworkers Investment Company has grown its investment portfolion from R1.2bn to R2.2bn during its past financial year.