Extreme weather hits Rio Tinto output
Global resources giant Rio Tinto has been hit hard by tropical cyclones and widespread flooding.
Green light for online mines applications
A new online system for applications for mineral rights will come into effect next week, says the department of mineral resources.
Aurora says it has paid workers
An Aurora director has told Parliament that most of its workers at the Grootvlei and Orkey mines have been paid.
Palabora iron ore output down 8%
Palabora Mining says its iron ore output was hit by equipment slowdowns, while copper production fell 10%.
Num slates Aurora man’s ANC donation
The ANC should give a donation it got from Aurora's Khulubuse Zuma back to his unpaid workers, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
ANCYL wants land grabs in Constitution
The ANC Youth League proposes amending the Constitution to empower the state to expropriate private property, particularly land and mines, without compensation.
‘SA mines grab debate skewed by race’
A survey shows a sharp racial divide on support for or disagreement with the nationalisation of SA's mines.
Gold surges to fresh record
The price of gold rose to a new high on fears of heightened inflation and concerns the dollar would weaken further against the euro.
Competing bid likely for Metorex
Now that Vale has started the ball rolling with its takeover offer, it seems likely there is going to be a competing bid for Metorex from Chinese investors.
BHP Billiton completes $6.3bn buyback
BHP Billiton has bought back 4.4% of its shares as part of its $10bn capital management program.