Australian miners score tax concession
Australia's biggest mining groups may have won a long-running battle against Prime Minister Julia Gillard after a tax panel recommended the government pick up future state royalty payments under its tax reform package.
Anglo plots De Beers takeover – report
Anglo American is considering a plan to take control of De Beers, according to a newspaper report.
A rare return for Rareco
Shareholders in Rareco, a junior mining company written off by the market after being suspended on the JSE in 2002, have received an unexpected Christmas gift.
Acid water containment measures mooted
A team of experts has prepared a report for the cabinet with recommendations on how to contain the problem of acid mine water.
BHP, unions settle Hillside labour dispute
BHP Billiton Aluminium has reached a salary agreement with workers to end a strike at its Richards Bay unit, says the company.
Oppenheimers sell part of Anglo stake
The Oppenheimer family has sold almost 8% of its shareholding in Anglo American for R691m.
Sacci to tackle acid mine drainage
The SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry has established a working group on acid mine drainage and other water issues, according to a report.
Hillside strike continues
About a third of workers at BHP Billiton's Hillside aluminium smelter in Richards Bay are involved in an ongoing strike, says the company.
Xstrata shrugs off Australia tax threat
Xstrata is confident disagreement over future exposure to a proposed mining tax in Australia will not jeopardise around $3bn in new coal mine investments, says a senior company executive.
Xstrata seeks new chair
Xstrata is considering replacing chairperson Willy Strothotte, reports Sky News.