Chamber of Mines goes to court over levy hike
The Chamber of Mines is taking legal action to prevent increase levies for the Compensation Fund.
Simmers surges as output doubles
Shares in Simmer & Jack Mines have raced up 4.4%, after the group reported a 108% quarterly production increase.
Union outlines its nationalisation model
The National Union of Mineworkers says it may support state intervention in the mining sector that is based on public-private partnerships, similar to those in neighbouring countries.
Acid drainage fiasco ‘unavoidable’
The deadline to prevent rising acid mine drainage from causing an ecological disaster in the Central Witwatersrand has come and gone.
No end in sight to Collahuasi strike
Most striking workers at Collahuasi copper mine are staying on the picket line despite management's prediction that many would abandon the walkout.
Exxaro eyes iron ore investment
Exxaro Resources says it aims to diversify from coal and wants to add iron ore to its portfolio.
Simmers secures forward gold sale agreement
Simmer & Jack Mines says it has raised $20m by way of a forward gold sale through Deutsche Bank AG.
African Eagle’s change of play
African Eagle Resources is on the brink of major corporate changes as it drives its Dutwa Nickel project in Tanzania closer to development.
Gold Fields strike deadlock continues
Gold Fields hopes the strike at its South Deep mine will end soon - but the National Union of Mineworkers has threatened to extend the industrial action.
Gold Fields reports strike violence
THE strike by over 3,000 miners at Gold Fields' South Deep mine appears to be turning ugly, with the company "noting with concern" incidents of intimidation and violence.