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.
State mining boss gifted hefty bonus
Sizwe Madondo, CEO of the troubled state-owned mining company, was paid nearly R3m this year with roughly a third in a bonus.
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.
ConCourt to rule on mine zoning
The Constitutional Court is to decide whether the keystone mining legislation - the MPRDA - or municipalities have the right to rule over mine zoning.
BHP coal miners strike to continue
Work stoppages at BHP Billiton's Australian mines are set to continue.
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.
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.