Keaton given nod for Leeuw Mining takeover
Keaton Energy Holdings says the Minister of Mineral Resources has consented to a change in control of Leeuw Mining and Exploration.
Exxaro workers score as scheme pays out
Almost 10,000 employees of Exxaro Resources are to receive up to R135,000 in terms of an employee share ownership plan; the second leading miner to announce such a payout.
Harmony halts Hidden Valley JV operations
Harmony Gold Mining says it has halted operations at its Hidden Valley joint venture operation in Papua New Guinea following an earthquake.
Universal Coal pitches for Eskom business
Universal Coal is in discussions with Eskom to supply the Kusile power station from its planned Kangala mine, despite the fact Anglo American holds that contract.
ICT likely to lose SIOC right: analyst
An analyst told Bloomberg News Imperial Crown Trading was likely to come off second best when the High Court sits tomorrow on a mineral prospecting dispute.
Solidarity seals wage deal with Lonmin
Trade union Solidarity says it has reached a two-year wage agreement with platinum miner Lonmin that will see its members get pay rises of up to 8%.
Peru’s new mining minister ‘open to business’
Peru's new mine and energy minister says the government will attract private investment to the vast sector while requiring it to bring more social benefits.
Shanduka raises coal stake
Shanduka Group has concluded a widely expected transaction which will see it increasing its stake in Shanduka Coal to a controlling one.
Rio Tinto wins fight against Ivanhoe poison pill
An abitrator has ruled a "poison pill" takeover defence erected by Ivanhoe Mines Ltd does not apply to global mining giant Rio Tinto, leaving Ivanhoe vulnerable to a takeover by Rio.
Northam hit by safety inspections
Northam Platinum says its only producing mine has been hit by several stoppages due to government safety inspections, part of a wider campaign that has hit the sector.