Unions declare dispute in coal sector
A dispute over wage increases may see the crucial coal sector grind to a halt if unions embark on industrial action.
State ‘can’t refuse’ manual rights submissions
A legal expert disputes whether the state has the right to accept online mineral rights applications only, saying the law also provides for manual and postal submissions.
Vale’s Metorex quest likely to end
The chance of a bidding war breaking out for Metorex is doubtful, especially as Jinchuan has set down plans to further improve its R8.90 per share offer.
Lonmin ‘set’ for 950,000 oz target
All is in place to achieve an output target of 950,000 ounces by 2015, says platinum producer Lonmin.
CoAL shares rocket on Vele go-ahead
Coal of Africa’s shares are surging after an announcement that it has been authorised to restart operations at Vele, its coal project close to Mapungubwe.
Major oil find off Namibian coast
Billions of barrels in oil reserves have been found off Namibia's coast, which could make the country a top producer.
Chinese beat Vale’s Metorex bid
Metorex has received a better takeover bid offer from Jinchuan, but Vale is sticking to its price.
Num threatens gold sector strike
The National Union of Mineworkers says it is preparing to strike after the Chamber of Mines refused to budge from its 4.2% wage hike offer.
Rockwell speeds up projects
Rockwell Diamonds has accelerated a number of projects to enhance the recovery of diamonds on existing operations as well as at the Tirisano project.