Union seeks 20% wage hikes from Anglo Plat
The National Union of Mineworkers says it will push for a 20% wage increase from Anglo American Platinum.
Resource plan a ‘grim’ story for coal sector
Coal reserves in the Waterberg, Soutpansberg and Limpopo coal fields will remain largely undeveloped if the state implements the Integrated Resource Plan, says a mining expert.
RBCT again chops coal export target
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal has reduced its 2011 export target for the second time this year, citing railage problems.
Num rejects 4% wage hike offer
The National Union of Mineworkers has rejected a 4% pay rise offer from gold companies.
MPs pinpoint three acid drainage mines
Parliamentarians examining the environmental threat of acid mine water on the Witwatersrand are focusing their attention on three mines.
Simmers to cut 1,200 jobs at Buffelsfontein
Simmer & Jack Mines says it may cut almost a third of its workforce at Buffelsfontein mine ahead of the group's merger with Village Main Reef.
Rio confirms plan to sell Riversdale’s ZAC
Rio Tinto will sell Riversdale’s Zululand Anthracite Colliery once it has completed its takeover of the junior coal firm.
Simmers sinks fangs into Village
Simmer & Jack has outraged investors one last time with a dismal set of financial figures, causing a collapse in the share price of new proprietor Village Main Reef.
‘Scared’ miners do most for upliftment
Some Zimbabwean mines have the best regional social projects - probably because mining groups operate in fear of the country’s government, says a research group.
China versus Brazil over Metorex
Market speculation is that a Chinese contender - most likely Jinchuan Mining - has made a play for Metorex in opposition to the bid by Brazilian resource giant Vale.