BHP approves $1.2bn for Olympic Dam expansion
BHP Billiton has approved $1.2bn in pre-commitment capital to start expansion work on its Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine.
CRG closure casts doubt over drainage plan
The Department of Water Affairs will be able to deal with the most critical aspects of acid mine water by year-end, but doubts over Central Rand Gold may thwart its plans.
Mpumalanga back in business
The Department of Mineral Resources has confirmed that the moratorium on prospecting right applications in Mpumalanga has been lifted.
Ghana talks with gold miners over new taxes
Ghana is in talks with gold miners in the country over additional taxes so as to benefit from the soaring price of the precious metal, says the government.
China resource tax goes national
China will extend a regional resource tax on domestic sales of crude oil and natural gas to the whole country and widen it to include coking coal and rare earths.
Glencore, Shanduka eye SA’s big guns
Glencore is pursuing joint ventures with Cyril Ramaphosa across the mining sector - with an emphasis on bolt-on deals, says industry sources and analysts.
Mines debate hurts sector, says Cutifani
AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani has said talks of mine nationalisation were hurting investment in the sector, reports Business Day.
Raising the bar on BEE
Kumba Iron Ore’s windfall BEE payout has restored confidence in black economic empowerment.
Rio surrenders 51% stake in Murowa Diamonds
Rio Tinto has told Zimbabwe's government it will give up a 51% stake in its local diamond unit Murowa, reports state media.
Kalahari says CGNPC offer talks resumed
Kalahari Minerals has confirmed that offer talks have resumed with state-owned China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp.