Chamber of Mines goes to court over levy hike
The Chamber of Mines is taking legal action to prevent increase levies for the Compensation Fund.
Union outlines its nationalisation model
The National Union of Mineworkers says it may support state intervention in the mining sector that is based on public-private partnerships, similar to those in neighbouring countries.
Acid drainage fiasco ‘unavoidable’
The deadline to prevent rising acid mine drainage from causing an ecological disaster in the Central Witwatersrand has come and gone.
No end in sight to Collahuasi strike
Most striking workers at Collahuasi copper mine are staying on the picket line despite management's prediction that many would abandon the walkout.
African Eagle’s change of play
African Eagle Resources is on the brink of major corporate changes as it drives its Dutwa Nickel project in Tanzania closer to development.
Simmers secures forward gold sale agreement
Simmer & Jack Mines says it has raised $20m by way of a forward gold sale through Deutsche Bank AG.
Gold Fields strike deadlock continues
Gold Fields hopes the strike at its South Deep mine will end soon - but the National Union of Mineworkers has threatened to extend the industrial action.
Exxaro eyes iron ore investment
Exxaro Resources says it aims to diversify from coal and wants to add iron ore to its portfolio.
Glencore mulls $10bn IPO – report
Trading and mining company Glencore International is considering an IPO that may raise about $10bn next year, reports Bloomberg.
Govt may regulate coal exports
Government is seriously considering the regulation of coal exports to protect Eskom from local producers who get higher prices for their coal in India and China.