Malema triumphant over Zuma speech
ANC Youth League President Julius Malema says President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation speech shows nationalisation is here to stay - and that the minister of mineral resources must take note.
DRDGold to spin out Blyvoor
DRDGold is to separate its Blyvooruitzicht underground mine from its low cost and low risk Ergo surface operations and use Blyvoor to get involved in the further consolidation of the SA gold sector.
Zuma: Beneficiation strategy a priority
Adopting a mineral beneficiation strategy is a government priority, President Jacob Zuma has said in his State of the Nation address.
Aquarius profit soars as prices rise
Aquarius Platinum says first-half net profit soared on the back of higher precious metals prices and increased production.
Rio Tinto profits treble to $14bn
Soaring commodities prices and strong growth in emerging markets have bolstered the annual profits of global mining giant Rio Tinto.
Zim mine fees rocket 2 000%
Zimbabwe has hiked mining exploration fees to $1m in a bid to curb speculation.
Shabangu ‘doesn’t answer to ANCYL’
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu did not need to report back to the ANC Youth League about her position against the nationalisation of mines, her spokesperson says.
Bauba asks for JSE suspension
Newly-listed Bauba Platinum has asked the JSE to suspend its shares after it failed to come to an agreement on assets with vendors.
Xstrata profit up sevenfold on commodities boom
Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata has reported a sevenfold increase in annual net profit in 2010 as it rode the forecast boom in commodities markets and prices.
Govt mining firm almost ready to go
A state-owned coal and uranium mining company will be up and running within weeks.