China resource tax goes national
China will extend a regional resource tax on domestic sales of crude oil and natural gas to the whole country and widen it to include coking coal and rare earths.
Raising the bar on BEE
Kumba Iron Ore’s windfall BEE payout has restored confidence in black economic empowerment.
Mines debate hurts sector, says Cutifani
AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani has said talks of mine nationalisation were hurting investment in the sector, reports Business Day.
Implats seals wage deal
Impala Platinum says it has reached a two-year wage deal with the National Union of Mineworkers, averting a possible a strike at the miner.
Gold industry awaits technology breakthrough
There is great excitement about a promising new technology which could make deep underground mining possible and ensure the future of SA's gold industry.
Transnet opens magnetite route
Transnet Freight Rail has opened a line to transport magnetite for export, after disruptions caused by damage to a bridge, says the company.
CRG’s great expectations amid licence row
Central Rand Gold says it may become one of SA’s lowest cost gold producers and be the solution to rising acid mine water, if only the courts will return its revoked mining right.
Rio surrenders 51% stake in Murowa Diamonds
Rio Tinto has told Zimbabwe's government it will give up a 51% stake in its local diamond unit Murowa, reports state media.
BHP gets go-ahead for Olympic Dam expansion
BHP Billiton has moved a step closer towards an estimated $20bn to $30bn expansion of its Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine.
Kalahari says CGNPC offer talks resumed
Kalahari Minerals has confirmed that offer talks have resumed with state-owned China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp.