Aurora case again postponed
Aurora Empowerment Systems' Chinese partner and liquidators have been granted yet another extension in the provisional liquidation case involving Pamodzi Gold's two gold mines.
Court ruling opens gate to health claims
The Constitutional Court has paved the way for a litany of health-related legal claims against the mining industry, which may amount to hundreds of millions.
Glencore profits jump on commodity prices
Glencore has posted a 40% jump in 2010 net profit, strengthening its hand for a possible stock market listing that may value it at about $60bn.
SA mining to cough up for crimes – Spoor
The South African mining industry had under provided for lung-disease related compensation claims, according to independent attorney, Richard Spoor.
Fraser Institute knocks SA’s mining rating
South Africa has fallen further down the table in the latest ranking of the world's mining destinations by Canada's authoritative Fraser Institute.
Zimplats to proceed with expansion
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit is committed to a $500m expansion project, but the board will review progress later this year in the wake of government threats to take over foreign firms.
Doubt grows over Rio’s Riversdale bid
Tata Steel has raised its stake in Australia's Riversdale Mining , making it harder for miner Rio Tinto to seal its $3.9bn bid for the Mozambique-focused coal miner.
Mineworker dies before court ruling
A week before the Constitutional Court ruled on his claim for R2.6m in health damages from AngloGold, a mineworker died of lung disease.
Petmin to seek upside in spot market
Petmin is about to ditch its policy of locking all sales into supply agreements, saying it wants to cash in on higher spot prices for the anthracite it produces at Somkhele mine.
ArcelorMittal to buy stake in Thai firm
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company, is to take a 40% stake in Thai steel maker G Steel for $250m, reports the Bangkok Post.