Gold retreats from new record high
The gold price steadied off a record high as the dollar firmed against the euro although renewed eurozone debt concerns may bolster gold again.
Coal rail closure to hit exports
Coal exports will be hurt by Transnet’s shutdown of the Richards Bay coal line for 20 days.
Grootvlei: SAHRC asks minister to step in
The SA Human Rights Commission has asked Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to intervene in the plight of miners at the Grootvlei mine in Springs.
Gold Fields buys out Iamgold in Ghana
Gold Fields will buy out the interests of minority partner Iamgold in its Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana for $667m in cash.
Mines face shutdown over deaths – report
The National Union of Mineworkers may reportedly shut the mining sector down for a day to protest a recent surge in mining deaths.
SA’s gold output down
Gold production was down in February while total mining output rose, says Statistics SA.
Shabangu accused of dodging Karoo questions
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has been accused of dodging questions about drill site locations for shale gas exploration in the ecologically sensitive Karoo basin.
AngloGold to revamp BEE deal
AngloGold Ashanti says it will restructure its black empowerment deal to ensure its employees benefit.
Gold Fields wants more of its Ghana mines
Gold Fields appears keen to buy the 19% stakes held in its Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana by partner Iamgold should Iamgold decide to dispose of those investments.
Gold Fields maintains gold reserves
Gold Field maintained its remaining gold reserves at healthy levels as of the end of December but rising working costs and tougher safety standards have eaten into the group's remaining gold resources.