Amsa pronounces R9.1bn BEE deal dead
ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) declares the mooted R9.1bn empowerment deal with Imperial Crown Trading dead after the proposed partners fail to meet conditions.
Kalagadi on course for 2012 start
Kalagadi Manganese says it has reached significant milestones in the construction of its R7bn mine and sinter plant, remaining on track to start production in June 2012.
BHP coal miners strike to continue
Work stoppages at BHP Billiton's Australian mines are set to continue.
Harmony loses miner, rescue team
A miner and the men sent to rescue him were killed at Harmony's Evander mine, the company said today.
AngloGold aims for 5.5 mln oz by 2014
AngloGold Ashanti says it is aiming to lift output to 5.5 million ounces by 2014, from a forecast 4.45 million ounces this year.
Exxaro to spin out titanium business
Exxaro Resources is to spin off its heavy minerals sands operations into a separate company which will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
First Uranium points to lobby group for its woes
The avarice of four landowners, assisted by a well-known environmental activist, is allegedly threatening the existence of First Uranium's Mine Waste Solutions.
Rio Tinto may sell aluminium assets
Rio Tinto is considering spinning off part of its Australian aluminium assets as a planned carbon tax will raise costs and lower margins, reads a report.
Ruling ties DMR’s hand in municipalities
The Special Court of Appeal has in two separate judgments curtailed the powers of the Minister of Mineral Resources in relation to the granting of mining rights in municipal areas.
Obey rules, Sata tells China
New Zambian President Michael Sata has told Beijing he welcomes Chinese companies investing in the country, but only if they obey the law and employ more Zambian workers.