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.
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.
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.
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.
Boom times return for DRDGold
DRDGold shares are on the up as the marginal gold producer reports soaring profits from the booming rand gold price, with the prospect of plenty more to come if those prices hold up.
Steel decline drives iron ore to record slump
Iron ore price declines earlier this week took September's losses to a record 30% with producers saying it could take months for Chinese demand to recover.
Zanaga ups Congo iron ore resource
AIM-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company announced a 7.5% increase in estimated resources for the Zanaga iron ore project in the Republic of Congo.
Transnet puts pressure on the RBCT
Transnet CEO Brian Molefe is grinning from ear to ear as stocks build up at the Richards Bay Coal Terminal because TFR is railing coal to the terminal faster than it can be exported.
TFR shifting coal at record tempo
Transnet Freight Rail was consistently upping its game, Transnet Group CEO, Brian Molefe has said with weekly rates topping 1.6 million tonnes.