SA faces power crunch from next year
Power supply over the next five years is going to be tighter than previously expected with 2012 shaping up as the year when it will be most constrained, according to Eskom.
Kebble trial resumes
Slain mining magnate Brett Kebble's murder trial is set to continue, more than five years after he was shot dead.
First weekly gold decline in three months
Gold has recorded its first weekly decline in nearly three months, with investors keeping an eye on any statements from the G20 meeting.
Sandi Majali granted bail
UPDATED: Alleged corporate hijacker Sandile Majali has been released on bail after an urgent application was lodged in the Johannesburg High Court, says his lawyer.
ICT, state miner in Vaal licence swoop
Imperial Crown Trading and state-owned African Exploration, Mining and Finance Corporation have acquired several prospecting licences along the banks of the Vaal River.
Mine water report kept under wraps
A government-appointed team of experts has completed a report on acid mine drainage, but the document will not be made public yet, officials say.
Lower earnings for SA gold mines
September quarter results from the main South African gold producers will be down on levels reported for the June quarter, because of cost increases and the impact of the strong rand.
Harmony gets nod for Wafi-Golpu
Harmony Gold has obtained approval to start developing its Wafi-Golpu gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Three miners die in separate incidents
Three mine workers have died in separate accidents in the past two days, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Don’t trust gold shares
For many years - perhaps forever and currently too - investors have believed the prices of gold shares will outperform the gold price itself, even if the latter increases.