Extreme weather hits Rio Tinto output
Global resources giant Rio Tinto has been hit hard by tropical cyclones and widespread flooding.
Mines grab debate casts shadow on industry
The debate over nationalisation of SA's mines was the top concern for firms last year, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.
Quick judgment in Eskom price case
The public interest demands a speedy verdict in a court application to reveal BHP Billiton's preferential power prices, says the judge.
Aquarius grabs Afarak
Aquarius Platinum will buy 74% of Afarak Platinum, which has new order prospecting rights to two properties in the Bushveld Igneous complex.
Green light for online mines applications
A new online system for applications for mineral rights will come into effect next week, says the department of mineral resources.
Aurora says it has paid workers
An Aurora director has told Parliament that most of its workers at the Grootvlei and Orkey mines have been paid.
GFMS CEO turns into a raging gold bull
Gold bear Paul Walker has undergone a Damascene conversion and become a raging gold bull as Western governments and central banks fail to get their financial acts together.
Gold expected to surge above $1 600
Gold's record-breaking streak is likely to last with the price pushed higher by inflation fears and low interest rates, says consultancy GFMS.
Palabora iron ore output down 8%
Palabora Mining says its iron ore output was hit by equipment slowdowns, while copper production fell 10%.
Num slates Aurora man’s ANC donation
The ANC should give a donation it got from Aurora's Khulubuse Zuma back to his unpaid workers, says the National Union of Mineworkers.