Beneficiation now official policy, says Manyi
Cabinet has approved mineral beneficiation as policy for South Africa, says spokesperson Jimmy Manyi.
Iron ore rail line expansion ‘on track’
Transnet is on track to expand its iron ore and manganese rail line to an annual capacity of 60 million tonnes by 2012/13, says its CEO.
Exxaro’s Territory bid meets resistance
Exxaro Resources seems to have a fight on its hands for control of Territory Resources, after the Australian iron ore firm's largest shareholder increased its shareholding.
Mines DG to step down, says Shabangu
The director general of the department of mineral resources, Sandile Nogxina, will step down at the end of June to take early retirement, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Num prepares for Exxaro strike
The National Union of Mineworkers says a majority of its members at Exxaro have so far voted in favour of a strike over planned retrenchments at the company.
Malema targets mines in new film
ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema says in a new documentary that SA's mines must be nationalised to return mineral wealth - stolen by white colonists - to the black majority.
Acid drainage claims another shaft
Acid mine drainage in the East Rand Basin has claimed another operation, with Gold One saying it will close its Sub Nigel 1 shaft due to rising water levels.
Metorex sells Sable Zinc
Metorex has sold its Sable Zinc processing plant in Zambia to Glencore, dealing with one of the issues which has delayed its proposed acquisition by Brazilian resource giant Vale.
Wesizwe gets ready for development
Wesizwe Platinum says the official launch date for its Frischgewaagd-Ledig mine development project will be July 4, with TWP appointed as contractor.
Govt revokes Wild Coast mining rights
Minerals and Energy Minister Susan Shabangu withdrew a company's rights to mine heavy minerals on the Wild Coast after it failed to consult with the local community.