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New tax may fund acid water clean-up

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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

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Commodities giant Glencore is taking advantage of a resources boom in a London and Hong Kong offering.

SA’s gold output down

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Gold production was down in February while total mining output rose, says Statistics SA.

DMR denies it owes Aurora money

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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

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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

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The debate over nationalisation of SA's mines was the top concern for firms last year, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.

Extreme weather hits Rio Tinto output

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Global resources giant Rio Tinto has been hit hard by tropical cyclones and widespread flooding.

Green light for online mines applications

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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

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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%

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Palabora Mining says its iron ore output was hit by equipment slowdowns, while copper production fell 10%.