Amsa fires first in court showdown
Senior Council for ArcelorMittal argue mining law does not allow for fractional mining permits in a court showdown that is crucial in the security of tenure debate in South African mining.
Harmony boosts annual dividend
Harmony's operating performance for the year to June fell short of management's guidance but profits and dividend are up and so is the share price.
Eskom execs get packet
ESKOM's two executive directors received R3.54m in bonus payouts in the past year in addition to normal salaries.
Orkney’s new knight in Chinese armour
The first of 2,500 laid-off workers at Pamodzi Gold’s Orkney mine may be back at work by the end of October if the court this week approves the R150m buyout offer.
Sishen showdown set to commence
The dispute over Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine will come to a head from Monday when the protagonists square off in court over a 21.4% right in a world-renowned mineral asset.
Volumes, prices to boost Impala earnings
Impala Platinum is expects its full year earnings to be significantly higher, as dollar prices for metals increased and sales volumes improved.
Rockwell plans to up its technical game
Rockwell Diamonds CEO James Campbell is on a mission to improve the company's technical ability for the recovery of diamonds, before embarking on major new expansion projects.
Rand swings hurting growth, says Aquarius
Stuart Murray, CEO of Aquarius Platinum, says swings in the value of the rand is making planning difficult and is the key reason for mothballing the Blue Ridge project.
Gold Fields makes hay of price spike
Gold Fields has significantly benefitted from the rising gold price during the June quarter, managing to translate a 5% production increase into 15% earnings growth.
Sales of BEE shares worrying, says Xingwana
The selling of mining shares granted to blacks is undermining transformation, says Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana.