Japan plans to invest billions in Africa
Japan is keen to invest "billions of dollars" in minerals and infrastructure in Africa, trying to catch up with regional rival China.
NAMF is back in business
The second New Africa Mining Fund has set up shop with an initial $73.6m to invest in new mining ventures, provided they do not involve either diamonds or uranium.
Majali’s co-accused case postponed
The fraud case against late businessman Sandile Majali's four co-accused has been postponed in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg.
Shabangu to address Mining Indaba
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will welcome delegates to the Mining Indaba, the industry’s premier event.
Godsell slams political appointments
Bobby Godsell said companies that appointed people with political reach on their boards were corrupt.
BHP, Rio investors want cash, not deals
Investors have written to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to say the miners should ditch ambitions for mega deals in favour of share buyback schemes, according to a report.
ANC researching nationalisation – ANCYL
Research is being conducted by the ANC on how best to take ownership of mines, says the party's youth league.
Acid water rising by 47cm a day
Gauteng's recent floods have caused an alarming rise in toxic mine water, scientists say.
Flood crisis knocks BHP Billiton
The floods in Australia are having an enormous impact on BHP Billiton's coal output, but its iron ore production has hit record levels.
Floods worsen acid water crisis
The levels of acid mine water in Gauteng are rising quickly because of recent floods and water pollution is spreading, experts warn.