State to appeal mining rights ruling
The state will appeal a judgment by the North Gauteng High Court that the holder of an expropriated older order mineral right has to be compensated.
Rio seeks to delist Riversdale
Rio Tinto proposes to delist Riversdale Mining after gaining control of more than 73% of the firm.
Namibia plan ‘taken out of context’
Uranium explorer Extract Resources says it will seek clarity from the Namibia government on reports it plans to assign almost all mineral rights to a state-owned company.
Landmark rights ruling to hit state coffers
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that the holder of an old order mineral right is entitled to compensation, paving the way to millions of rands in claims against the state.
Gold One gobbles up Rand Uranium
Gold One International says it has struck a $250m deal to take over Rand Uranium.
BHP keen on liquefied natural gas market
BHP Billiton will be interested in becoming a liquefied natural gas operator in the long term, says CEO Marius Kloppers, amid speculation the top global miner is eyeing Woodside Petroleum.
Froneman sets out Rand Uranium strategy
Gold One aims to more than double its gold output with the purchase of Rand Uranium, saying it will prioritise gold before developing any uranium assets.
Aquarius hit by safety stoppages
Aquarius Platinum is the latest platinum company to report having its operations affected by a safety crackdown implemented by the department of mineral resources.
Zimplats in final talks with state
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit in two weeks expects to conclude talks with the government about its compliance with local ownership proposals, says its CEO.
Miners fear Namibia’s rights proposal
Plans by the Namibian government for legislation that will assign almost all mining and exploration rights to a state-owned company will hurt the vital sector, say industry officials.