Pan African to spin out Manica
Pan African Resources will list its Manica gold project separately to speed up development while it focusses on growing its core South African businesses.
Num rejects revised Implats pay offer
The National Union of Mineworkers says its members at Impala Platinum have refused a revised pay rise offer from the company and will refer the dispute to arbitration.
Gold tops $1,850/oz
Gold has surged more than 1% to a record high above $1,850 an ounce, as investors reach for the safety of bullion amid a worsening economic outlook for the USA.
Num explains its nationalisation stance
The National Union of Mineworkers has reiterated its support for the nationalisation of mines, but says such a policy should be informed by the country’s developmental needs.
Optimum Coal buys prospecting rights from BHP
Optimum Coal has bought two prospecting rights from BHP Billiton in a move to boost its portfolio.
ANC charges Malema with sowing discord
THE African National Congress has charged controversial youth leader Julius Malema with "sowing divisions" in its ranks and bringing the party into disrepute.
Exxaro coins it from coal and mineral sands
Coal and heavy mineral sands paid off big-time for Exxaro Resources in the six months to end-June, along with the usual hefty contribution from its stake in Kumba's Sishen iron ore mine.
Shabangu worried about mine ‘carnage’
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu has described the mounting death toll in the country's mines as "carnage", saying there is a link between the pursuit of profits and the body count.
Chavez to nationalise Venezuelan gold industry
Venezuela will nationalise its gold industry and is moving its international reserves out of Western countries, says President Hugo Chavez.
Bonanza payout for Exxaro workers
Exxaro Resources mineworkers stand to receive up to R117,000 each in November when the group's first broad-based employee share incentive scheme matures.