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.
Australia passes landmark carbon tax laws
Australia's parliament has passed laws that impose a price on carbon emissions in one of the biggest economic reforms in a decade.
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.
Trans Hex expects swing to profitability
Trans Hex has advised it expects to post a swing in its interim earnings back to a profit on the back of improved production and increased sales.
Amplats in R3.5bn community plan
Anglo American Platinum says it will implement a R3.5bn deal that will give 2.33% of the group to communities where it operates.
Shabangu woos China
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has assured potential Chinese investors that South Africa offers a competitive mining sector.
ANC wraps up Malema hearing, to rule this week
The African National Congress will announce its decision this week on disciplinary charges against its youth leader, Julius Malema, says a senior official.
Harmony reports Kusasalethu fatality
Harmony Gold has suspended operations at its Kusasalethu mine after an employee was killed in an accident.
Wescoal goes to court over wind-up request
Wescoal has applied to the North Gauteng High Court to set aside an application for the winding up of the company.
Oppenheimers sell out of De Beers
After more than a century's involvement in diamonds, the Oppenheimer family is to bid goodbye to its 40% stake in De Beers after it accepted a $5.1bn offer from Anglo American.