New management shapes Wesizwe’s future
Wesizwe is now a jump ahead of its rivals with a fully-funded platinum mine under development but you would never know that judging by its underperforming share price.
Vulisango back in action at Simmers
BEE company Vulisango has grabbed effective control of the Simmer and Jack Mines cash shell and has also established closer ties with First Uranium.
Central Rand Gold takes DMR to court
Central Rand Gold is to seek an urgent interdict to be allowed to continue operations while it appeals the government's decision to cancel its mining right.
Australia says profits tax ‘dusted and settled’
Australia's government says plans for a controversial profits-based tax on coal and iron ore miners are "dusted and settled", despite independent lawmakers pushing for the inclusion of gold.
Blyvoor may shed 12pc of workforce
Record rand gold prices will do nothing for at least 500 workers at DRDGold's Blyooruitzicht underground mine following the group's intention to consider retrenching 12% of the mine's workforce.
Amsa pronounces R9.1bn BEE deal dead
ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) declares the mooted R9.1bn empowerment deal with Imperial Crown Trading dead after the proposed partners fail to meet conditions.
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.
CRG loses rights in public blaze
Media were asked to join the mineral resources department as it delivered notice to Central Rand Gold it had lost its mining rights.
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.
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.