Greeks grabbing gold
The financial storms raging around the heads of the Greeks have recently led to a strong increase in people buying gold in that country.
Shanduka under fire for ‘non-compliance’
Government departments have begun a probe into the activities of Shanduka Coal for allegedly breaching regulations on the environment and National Water Act.
Merafe warns over ferrochrome prices
Merafe Resources, which produces ferrochrome in a joint venture with Xstrata, says third quarter ferrochrome prices have dropped 11% quarter-on-quarter.
Amplats sees higher headline earnings
Anglo American Platinum says first-half headline earnings are expected to increase slightly because of higher sales and prices.
Coking coal a fillip to Limpopo’s prospects
The exploitation of coking coal may act as a tremendous injection for Limpopo, one of South Africa's poorest provinces, says CoAL CEO John Wallington.
Coal miners hit back over Australia carbon tax
Australia's powerful coal mining industry has warned it is being unfairly singled out under the country's new carbon emissions trading scheme.
Miners fight ‘an unwinnable war’
Mining law expert Hulme Scholes has again stated his belief that South African mining companies are not focused on the very real danger of their operations being nationalised.
RBCT exports rise in June
South Africa's coal exports from the Richards Bay Coal Terminal rose to 4.78 million tonnes in June.
Diamond prices return to pre-crisis levels
Diamond prices are now above pre-crisis levels after a 35% to 40% rise so far this year, helped by increased scarcity and an emerging role as an investment.
Anglo Platinum facing strike action
No wage negotiation season would be complete without threats of unprecedented strike action with Anglo Platinum the latest to come into the sights of unions.