Cabinet approves beneficiation guidelines
Cabinet has approved implementation plans for the minerals beneficiation strategy, says government spokesman Jimmy Manyi.
S&P warns on Anglo debt risk
Ratings agency, Standard & Poor's, has said Anglo American's debt was at risk if it didn't receive funds from the anticipated deal with Codelco over Anglo American Sur.
Impala weighs Leeuwkop decision
Impala Platinum is still deciding on whether or not it will press ahead with the R10bn Afplats Leeuwkop project near Brits in the North West province.
Zimbabwe seeking readmission to LBMA
Zimbabwe is seeking readmission to the London Bullion Market Association, according to a report by Zimbabwe's Herald.
Malema snubs mining forum
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has snubbed the Mining for Change forum by not turning up to deliver his address as keynote speaker.
‘Stingy’ AngloGold can pay more
AngloGold Ashanti expects to pay a total dividend of almost double 2010’s 145c per share, but an analyst says investors should share significantly more in the spoils of gold's record run.
BHP affirms SA commitment before MPs
BHP Billiton has told parliament the company is committed to South Africa and that its ongoing investment in the country is proof of that.
Bernard Swanepoel buys Blyvooruitzicht
Former Harmony CEO Bernard Swanepoel's comeback to gold mining continues with the acquisition of Blyvooruitzicht from DRDGold, at what looks like a bargain price.
CoM, Sasol query climate change plan
The Chamber of Mines and Sasol have expressed reservations about the government's main climate policy paper, with industry-specific reduction targets a key concern.
Shabangu in charm offensive
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu is putting a lot of faith in upcoming new legislation to cure the country’s mining ills. She also says she’s not losing sleep over nationalisation.