Aquarius grabs Afarak
Aquarius Platinum will buy 74% of Afarak Platinum, which has new order prospecting rights to two properties in the Bushveld Igneous complex.
Quick judgment in Eskom price case
The public interest demands a speedy verdict in a court application to reveal BHP Billiton's preferential power prices, says the judge.
Gold expected to surge above $1 600
Gold's record-breaking streak is likely to last with the price pushed higher by inflation fears and low interest rates, says consultancy GFMS.
Mines grab debate casts shadow on industry
The debate over nationalisation of SA's mines was the top concern for firms last year, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.
Num slates Aurora man’s ANC donation
The ANC should give a donation it got from Aurora's Khulubuse Zuma back to his unpaid workers, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
ANCYL wants land grabs in Constitution
The ANC Youth League proposes amending the Constitution to empower the state to expropriate private property, particularly land and mines, without compensation.
Sixth fatality at Lonmin mine
A miner has died at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine in Rustenburg - the sixth fatal accident in this financial year.
Blow to Billiton in Eskom price case
The high court has rejected BHP Billiton's attempts to dismiss a legal bid which may reveal its preferential electricity prices.
Palabora iron ore output down 8%
Palabora Mining says its iron ore output was hit by equipment slowdowns, while copper production fell 10%.
Great Basin still bullish on Burnstone
Great Basin Gold says that recent infill drilling at its Burnstone project produced results in line with or better than mine development expectations.