Zim in R21bn steel deal with India
Lazarus Zim's Afripalm Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Steel Authority of India to build a steel mill in South Africa, according to Business Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gold at 7-week peak amid Middle East unrest
Gold has risen to a seven-week high as spreading unrest in the Middle East burnished the metal's appeal as a safe-haven asset.
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.
India’s Sail eyes SA for 3mt steel plant
Steel Authority of India is planning to build four steel plants, one of which will be in South Africa, for $12bn, according to its chairperson.