ANCYL slates mines researcher
The ANC Youth League is opposed to the inclusion of an independent researcher in the ANC team probing the viability of mines nationalisation, says its spokesperson.
Gordhan sets aside R230m for acid mine water
The government has budgeted R225m over the next two years to design and build an acid mine water treatment facility in the Vaal water management area.
First Uranium aims to raise $46m
First Uranium has priced its public equity offering a $1.00 per share in order to raise $46m.
Bright future for SA mining, says Shabangu
Mining will be a thriving sector within the next decade, according to Mines Minister Susan Shabangu, speaking at the opening of Great Basin Gold's Burnstone mine.
Simmers needs more funds
Simmer and Jack Mines needs to raise around R155m and the company's cash-strapped situation means it cannot participate in the fund raise being carried out by associate First Uranium.
Pan African plans more growth
Pan African CEO Jan Nelson is sizing up the next round of growth projects, now that the illegal mining problems at Barberton have been dealt with and Phoenix Platinum is under construction.
Govt accepts mine drainage advice
The government says it can prevent rising acid effluent in the Central Basin of the Witwatersrand from reaching environmentally critical levels next year.
Tau Lekoa lifts Simmers output
Simmer & Jack has reported a 34% rise in gold production, accounting for recently acquired Tau Lekoa's full contribution.
More legal action at Ngwenda Gold
Alleged company hijacker Dennis van Kerrebroeck goes to court on Thursday to present his side of the story on Ngwenda Gold - and it will be very different to Mashudi Nengwenda's version.
BHP sees high iron ore price for two years
BHP Billiton's CEO expects iron ore prices to remain strong for as long as two years, and is confident the company's profit margins will remain robust, even as costs escalate.