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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shabangu to give charter verdict soon
Mines minister Susan Shabangu will soon give her assessment of industry progress in reaching the objectives of the Mining Charter.
Illegal miner dies at Grootvlei
A man has died while he was mining illegally in Springs, east of Johannesburg, says Gauteng police.
Optimum Coal shares climb as Glencore circles
Optimum Coal is standing at the centre of bid interests in South African assets, having confirmed receipt of more than one takeover approach.
Eskom’s ‘overcooked’ tariffs slated
A body representing the largest consumers of electricity says Eskom's inflated tariffs will negatively affect the economy.
Nationalisation not a cure-all for SA’s ills
Cosatu has cleared the air about its stance on nationalisation considerably by giving its full support to the views of the National Union of Mineworkers.