Zuma speaks out on nationalisation
Nationalisation is not policy but a current debate, President Jacob Zuma has said at a business function hosted by newspaper The New Age.
Workers, Chamber to protest over safety
Thousands of mineworkers are expected to down tools over safety on Tuesday, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Aurora directors accused of stalling
The directors of Aurora Empowerment Systems are allegedly delaying the Master's inquiry into their management of Pamodzi Gold's assets, according to the joint provisional liquidators.
Barrick builds wall around Tanzania mine
African Barrick Gold is building a 14km wall around one of its Tanzanian mines as part of new security measures aimed at preventing future attacks by villagers.
Metorex allays Jinchuan pull-out fears
Metorex says its proposed takeover by Jinchuan is proceeding according to plan, despite a drop in its share price on fears the Chinese commodities giant is having second thoughts.
Jubilee losses widen due to smelter spend
Jubilee Platinum has reported a widening of its full year loss as it continues to spend on its smelter operations.
Shabangu to pronounce on Mpumalanga ban
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu will announce next week whether the Department of Mineral Resources is ready to lift the ban on prospecting rights applications in Mpumalanga.
Anglo CEO upbeat about demand, Brazil projects
Anglo American expects demand for metals to remain strong, even as a European debt crisis and a sluggish US economy feed concerns that world growth will slow.
China snaps up another African copper player
China's Minmetals Resources has agreed to buy Africa-focused copper miner Anvil Mining for $1.28bn as the state-controlled company expands its global reach.
DMR ‘getting tough’ on non-compliance
The recent spate of punitive actions against miners serve as warnings that the Department of Mineral Resources is getting serious about compliance, says a spokesperson.