Amsa sees Sishen arbitration in 2012
ArcelorMittal SA says it expects arbitration proceedings in its dispute with Kumba Iron Ore over a Sishen mine to be heard only early in next year.
BHP in new coal ventures
BHP Billiton has approved three key metallurgical coal projects located in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, Australia.
Van Kerrebroeck tried to ‘con’ way out of jail
Alleged company hijacker Dennis Van Kerrebroeck may face more charges, as details emerge on how he allegedly tried to swindle his way out of custody.
Harmony share price surges
The Biblical admonition "o ye of little faith" seems appropriate for the senior Harmony executive who sold nearly 30,000 of his stock options just days before the share price took off.
Tough times for Anooraq Resources
A year after Anooraq Resources took over the Bokoni platinum mine from Anglo Platinum, its team is finding it much harder than expected to turn it around.
Acid water affects three more provinces
The acid mine water problem affects small parts of the North West, the Free State and the Northern Cape in addition to Gauteng, the authorities say.
BHP backs Australia tax agreement
BHP Billiton says it will work with Australia's Labour government to ensure the mineral resources rent tax that is put in place matches the agreement that companies signed off on last year.
Transnet hikes coal tariffs
Transnet Freight Rail is imposing stiff tariff increases on rates for railing coal to both Richards Bay and Maputo which are way above South Africa's inflation rate.
Coal of Africa raises $50m loan
Coal of Africa has secured a $50m loan from Deutsche Bank, which will allow the company to repay a $20m loan to JP Morgan and provide working capital for its operations.
Pan African starts construction at Phoenix
Construction work has started on the Phoenix Platinum tailings retreatment project near Brits, where production should start in October if all goes to plan.