Aurora directors accused of stalling
The directors of Aurora Empowerment Systems are allegedly delaying the Master's inquiry into their management of Pamodzi Gold's assets, according to the joint provisional liquidators.
Barrick builds wall around Tanzania mine
African Barrick Gold is building a 14km wall around one of its Tanzanian mines as part of new security measures aimed at preventing future attacks by villagers.
Jubilee losses widen due to smelter spend
Jubilee Platinum has reported a widening of its full year loss as it continues to spend on its smelter operations.
China snaps up another African copper player
China's Minmetals Resources has agreed to buy Africa-focused copper miner Anvil Mining for $1.28bn as the state-controlled company expands its global reach.
Shabangu to pronounce on Mpumalanga ban
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu will announce next week whether the Department of Mineral Resources is ready to lift the ban on prospecting rights applications in Mpumalanga.
Anglo CEO upbeat about demand, Brazil projects
Anglo American expects demand for metals to remain strong, even as a European debt crisis and a sluggish US economy feed concerns that world growth will slow.
SA ‘scratching head’ on stabilising rand
The government is scratching its head about how to stabilise the volatile rand, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Anglogold to invest $250m a year in Brazil
Anglogold Ashanti will invest $250m each year through 2016 to raise its Brazilian output of the precious metal by two thirds, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
DMR ‘getting tough’ on non-compliance
The recent spate of punitive actions against miners serve as warnings that the Department of Mineral Resources is getting serious about compliance, says a spokesperson.
New management shapes Wesizwe’s future
Wesizwe is now a jump ahead of its rivals with a fully-funded platinum mine under development but you would never know that judging by its underperforming share price.