Shabangu responds to Fraser findings
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu has played down the Fraser Institute's negative appraisal of SA's mining dispensation, saying remedies are already being implemented.
Impala nibbles away at RBPlat
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has struck a deal through which Impala Platinum will mine part of its ground on a royalty basis, but CEO Steve Phiri remains tight-lipped on future corporate activity.
The DMR shakes up coal exporters
The department of mineral resources has radically restructured the 4mt/year Quattro coal export scheme, replacing management ahead of announcing new allocations.
Amsa deal unlikely to proceed, say Guptas
Brothers Ajay and Atul Gupta do not think the Ayigobi black empowerment deal with ArcelorMittal SA - of which they are beneficiaries - will go ahead.
Sasol’s new mines bill tops R8bn
Sasol has budgeted R8bn in capital expenditure and says its mine replacement programme remains on track to deliver uninterrupted coal supplies to its synfuels division and exports.
We want 60% of Anglo, says Malema
The ANC Youth League wants a piece of mining giant Anglo American - 60% to be precise.
Kenya, DRC to probe gold smuggling
Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo have formed a joint team to investigate gold smuggling from eastern Congo.
Grootvlei, Orkney open to offers, says Motala
Grootvlei and Orkney mines will be sold to anyone with a viable offer, says liquidator Enver Motala, as Aurora Empowerment Systems fails to secure funding guarantees.
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.
Richards Bay coal exports slump
Coal exports through the Richards Bay Coal Terminal are running at markedly lower levels than this time last year, despite much higher international coal prices.