State mulls legal action against Aurora
A department of mineral resources official says it is getting advice on whether criminal charges can be laid against Aurora and Pamodzi Gold's liquidators.
Assets of troubled miner for sale
Pamodzi Gold's assets have been put up for sale by its liquidators, according to newspaper advertisements.
State allowed to appeal rights ruling
The state has been granted leave to appeal a high court ruling that some provisions of the minerals act amount to the expropriation of mineral rights.
Resource plan a ‘grim’ story for coal sector
Coal reserves in the Waterberg, Soutpansberg and Limpopo coal fields will remain largely undeveloped if the state implements the Integrated Resource Plan, says a mining expert.
Zimbabwe to defy West on diamond sales
Zimbabwe has vowed to defy moves for international monitoring of diamond sales from its disputed Marange fields at a meeting of the global "blood diamond" watchdog, according to state media.
Simmers to cut 1,200 jobs at Buffelsfontein
Simmer & Jack Mines says it may cut almost a third of its workforce at Buffelsfontein mine ahead of the group's merger with Village Main Reef.
‘Scared’ miners do most for upliftment
Some Zimbabwean mines have the best regional social projects - probably because mining groups operate in fear of the country’s government, says a research group.
Simmers sinks fangs into Village
Simmer & Jack has outraged investors one last time with a dismal set of financial figures, causing a collapse in the share price of new proprietor Village Main Reef.
Rio confirms plan to sell Riversdale’s ZAC
Rio Tinto will sell Riversdale’s Zululand Anthracite Colliery once it has completed its takeover of the junior coal firm.
More Zambian miners face tax queries
Zambia's finance minister says audits have highlighted tax "issues" with mining assets owned by Vedanta Resources, First Quantum Minerals as well as Glencore.


















