Work on acid mine water underway
Environmental officials are working to curb the potential dangers posed by the impact of acid mine drainage in the Witwatersrand mining area.
Trans Hex on the up again
It seems as if the "winds of change" are finally blowing strongly through diamond miner Trans Hex's corridors.
Num, Chamber to start talks on wages
The National Union of Mineworkers is to begin official wage talks with the Chamber of Mines, with the union demanding a 14% wage increase, it says.
Mozambique to step up diamond controls
Mozambique is speeding up preparations to join an international conflict diamond monitoring scheme amid widespread gem smuggling from Zimbabwe's Marange mines, reports state media.
Tough times for PGM miners, despite outlook
Platinum is the sector of South Africa’s mining industry generally held to have the best-looking future. But you wouldn’t know that judging by recent developments.
Gold slumps to three-week low
Spot gold fell more than 1% as heavy losses in crude oil and other commodities prompted investors to sell gold.
Ngqula, Erwin meet up in coal sector
Former South African Airways and Industrial Development Corporation CEO Khaya Ngqula has got his hands dirty - literally - plying his trade in the coal industry.
Govt makes progress on Quattro quotas
The department of mineral resources has granted entitlement to two new coal exporters under the Quattro system, with a further two slots still up for grabs.
Australia releases mine tax draft
Australia's government has released draft legislation for its controversial mining profits tax, keeping the 30% rate and says resource firms will be able to push for more changes.
Karee outage hits Lonmin shares
Lonmin’s shares have lost ground following a downward revision of the company’s production target, coupled with an upward adjustment of unit costs.