Colombia’s comptroller warns AngloGold
The use of water resources for a major AngloGold Ashanti project in Colombia could threaten agriculture and human populations, says the country's comptroller.
DMR lifts Smokey Hills suspension
Platinum Australia says operations at its Smokey Hills mine are once again under way, following the lifting of a suspension notice by the department of mineral resources.
Northam, Num square up over days of mourning
Northam Platinum has sent a written appeal to the National Union of Mineworkers to engage in discussions regarding the deployment of key employees during days of mourning.
Chinese plunge into marginal projects
Hong Kong-listed Wing Hing International is pushing ahead with the R4bn acquisition of two marginal South African gold projects on the back of some highly optimistic projections.
Phosa: ANC deserves flak over mines
Criticism on the "drawn-out manner" in which the ruling party has dealt with the nationalisation debate is valid, says its treasurer general Mathews Phosa.
Gold miners set to strike
Tens of thousands of gold miners will stop work on Thursday, adding to a wave of strikes and potentially costing the gold mining sector $25m a day in lost output.
Wits Gold mulls DMB spin-out
Wits Gold is considering its options on the DBM-project, which is nearing development, saying it wants to unlock the value of the group's other exploration assets.
Pan African agrees to 11% wage hikes
Pan African Resources has concluded negotiations with the National Union of Mineworkers on wages and other conditions of employment.
Namibia’s mining body warns over new tax
Namibia's Chamber of Mines wants the government to reconsider plans to impose a further 17% tax on exploration and mining firms.
Hawks raid DMR, ICT over Sishen
The Hawks have raided offices of the DMR and Imperial Crown Trading as part of an investigation into the decision to award ICT a 21.4% prospecting right over Sishen mine.