Beneficiation now official policy, says Manyi
Cabinet has approved mineral beneficiation as policy for South Africa, says spokesperson Jimmy Manyi.
Exxaro thwarted in Territory bid
UPDATED: Exxaro is reviewing its position after its bid for Australian iron ore miner Territory Resources was trumped by Hong Kong's Noble Group.
Firestone makes rights progress
Firestone Energy's application for mining rights made by its joint venture with Sekoko Resources has been approved at a regional level by the department of mineral resources.
Chamber objects to Eskom, Transnet changes
The Chamber of Mines says it is "deeply concerned' about the removal of Eskom’s chairperson, as well as suggestions that Transnet’s chair is also on his way out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.