Namibia’s diamond, uranium output down
Namibia's diamond output more than halved in the second quarter of this year to 208,000 carats as economic woes hit demand, financial group Capricorn Investment Holdings said on Tuesday.
First Uranium enters deal with Vulisango
First Uranium has entered into a R400,000 per month consulting contract with BEE group Vulisango Holdings.
Beneficiation not optional in new MPRDA
Government may force the mining sector to participate in beneficiation, at least as far as the supply of raw materials are concerned, according to policy proposals.
Sarb swoops on Mzi Khumalo’s assets
Mining magnate Mzi Khumalo has finally been hit with a R1bn order of forfeiture by the Reserve Bank for flouting exchange control laws.
Randgold Resources lowers output target
Randgold Resources has revised its full year production downwards after abnormal rainfall in Mali impacted on production.
DRDGold writes down Blyvoor
DRDGold has removed Blyvoor mine from its balance sheet; a move which CEO Niel Pretorius says isn't an indication that the distressed asset will be shut down soon.
Num condemns Lonmin community deal
Lonmin's agreement to employ only locals at its Marikana mine in Bapong promotes xenophobia, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
ANC Youth League braces for leader’s trial
The ANC Youth League is planning to support its leader Julius Malema, who has galvanised legions of poor black supporters, at a disciplinary hearing this week that may lead to his suspension.
Glencore buys into Optimum Coal
Optimum Coal says that a unit of Glencore International, the world's largest commodity trader, has bought a 14.1% stake in it.
Malema’s demise will change mining debate
The nationalisation debate will probably head into a new direction when the dust settles over the disciplinary hearing of ANC Youth League President Julius Malema.