Sarb swoops on Mzi Khumalo’s assets
Mining magnate Mzi Khumalo has finally been hit with a R1bn order of forfeiture by the Reserve Bank for flouting exchange control laws.
Randgold Resources lowers output target
Randgold Resources has revised its full year production downwards after abnormal rainfall in Mali impacted on production.
DRDGold writes down Blyvoor
DRDGold has removed Blyvoor mine from its balance sheet; a move which CEO Niel Pretorius says isn't an indication that the distressed asset will be shut down soon.
Glencore buys into Optimum Coal
Optimum Coal says that a unit of Glencore International, the world's largest commodity trader, has bought a 14.1% stake in it.
Num condemns Lonmin community deal
Lonmin's agreement to employ only locals at its Marikana mine in Bapong promotes xenophobia, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
ANC Youth League braces for leader’s trial
The ANC Youth League is planning to support its leader Julius Malema, who has galvanised legions of poor black supporters, at a disciplinary hearing this week that may lead to his suspension.
Malema’s demise will change mining debate
The nationalisation debate will probably head into a new direction when the dust settles over the disciplinary hearing of ANC Youth League President Julius Malema.
Shabangu to give charter verdict soon
Mines minister Susan Shabangu will soon give her assessment of industry progress in reaching the objectives of the Mining Charter.
Illegal miner dies at Grootvlei
A man has died while he was mining illegally in Springs, east of Johannesburg, says Gauteng police.
Nationalisation not a cure-all for SA’s ills
Cosatu has cleared the air about its stance on nationalisation considerably by giving its full support to the views of the National Union of Mineworkers.