“I am fit,” Zimbabwe’s Mugabe declares
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe declared he was fit and well despite Wikileaks cables suggesting he had prostate cancer and that he would pass away in three to five years.
Fury over Medupi delay
A 10-month delay in commissioning Medupi’s first generating unit will cause huge electricity and financial problems for the country's mining industry.
Chile warns Anglo to honour Codelco option
Chile has cautioned Anglo American that the company must honour Codelco's option to buy a 49% stake in key properties in Chile, which is seen bruising a surprised Anglo.
Sentula in new BEE talks
Sentula says it has started discussions on a proposed broad-based black economic empowerment transaction.
Making mining pay
The debate on mining providing wealth for future generations is clouded by the political pressure to make mining pay, rather than first growing it as an industry.
Kalahari sees CGNPC bidding for Extract
Kalahari Minerals, major shareholder in uranium developer Extract Resources, expects its Chinese suitor would eventually make a takeover offer for Extract.
New MPRDA to cater for rights split
UPDATED: The amended Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act will make provision for the partitioning of mineral rights, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
What the ANC Youth League wants
THE ANC Youth League has handed a memorandum on the nationalisation of mines to SA's Chamber of Mines. Here is the unedited memorandum in full, together with the chamber's response.
Anglo weighs major Australian coal expansion
Anglo American is mulling a $10bn to $15bn expansion of its coal operations in Australia's Queensland state despite plans for "unfair" taxes on miners.
Aquarius Platinum swings to quarterly net loss
Aquarius Platinum has swung to a quarterly net loss due to adverse foreign exchange moves and lower precious metal production as a result of operational problems.