ANC to redraft nationalisation report
The African National Congress has returned a report with policy recommendations on the issue of mine nationalisation for redrafting, says a senior party official.
Bisichi impasse benefits Wescoal
Wescoal has pulled off a "company-making" transaction by acquiring the Pegasus coal deposit on the back of a bust-up between the original owners dating back years.
Glencore ‘leads bid’ for Exxaro’s Rosh Pinah
Glencore International is emerging as the preferred bidder for the 50.04% stake in Namibia's Rosh Pinah Zinc mine held by Exxaro Resources, reports Bloomberg.
Anglo’s growth assets near production
Diversified miner Anglo American’s production profile will change dramatically over the next two years as its four largest expansion projects are commissioned.
First repatriated gold lands in Venezuela
Amid wild celebrations, a first shipment of gold bars has arrived in Venezuela after President Hugo Chavez ordered almost all the country's foreign bullion reserves be repatriated.
Northam concludes two-year wage deal
Northam Platinum concludes a two-year wage agreement at its Zondereinde division.
ICT, Kumba decision due mid-December
Mid-December should hear a judgement on the dispute over iron ore mineral rights between Imperial Crown Trading, Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal.
Unity needed in nationalisation debate: Phosa
South Africa should speak with one voice on the issues that troubled its economy, such as nationalisation, said Mathews Phosa, ANC Treasurer-General.
Mining to drive Zim growth: Biti
Gold production would double, diamonds would bag $600m ... The outlook for Zimbabwe economic growth would be based partly on its mining industry.
ANC mulls ‘carrot and stick’ on benefication
The ANC is to debate next week a carrot and stick approach to beneficiation in the mining sector and would not simply slap levies on mineral exporters.