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.
Exxaro’s Territory bid meets resistance
Exxaro Resources seems to have a fight on its hands for control of Territory Resources, after the Australian iron ore firm's largest shareholder increased its shareholding.
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.
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.
Govt revokes Wild Coast mining rights
Minerals and Energy Minister Susan Shabangu withdrew a company's rights to mine heavy minerals on the Wild Coast after it failed to consult with the local community.
BHP brings new Gulf well into production
BHP Billiton says its petroleum subsidiary is the first company in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to bring a newly drilled well into production since the moratorium was enacted in May 2010.
Wesizwe gets ready for development
Wesizwe Platinum says the official launch date for its Frischgewaagd-Ledig mine development project will be July 4, with TWP appointed as contractor.
Court allows Amsa to join ICT/Kumba case
The application by ArcelorMittal SA to join Kumba Iron Ore in a court bid against Imperial Crown Trading has been granted, says the steelmaker.
Amsa ups ante in Sishen row
ArcelorMittal SA is demanding nearly R26bn from Kumba if the steelmaker’s supply agreement for iron ore from Sishen mine is not resumed.
RBCT exports slow down
Coal exports from the Richards Bay Coal Terminal fell to 3.57 million tonnes in May from 4.8 million the previous month, RBCT data shows.