Exxaro keeps KZN Sands going
Exxaro Resources has decided to go ahead with construction of its proposed Fairbreeze mine, which secures the future of its KZN Sands titanium slag smelters near Richards Bay.
Acid mine water: a century’s legacy
A report on acid mine drainage has sketched a gloomy scenario of how 120 years of mining in the Witwatersrand had developed a real threat to the area’s people and environment.
Iran in secret talks over Zim uranium
Iranian officials have met secretly with senior Zimbabwean mining officials over a plan to get uranium for Iran's nuclear activities, according to a new report.
State talks tough on cheap steel
The government says it will do all it can to ensure domestic steel manufacturers are able to source ore from Sishen at a discount, subject to a pricing agreement.
Gordhan sets aside R230m for acid mine water
The government has budgeted R225m over the next two years to design and build an acid mine water treatment facility in the Vaal water management area.
First Uranium aims to raise $46m
First Uranium has priced its public equity offering a $1.00 per share in order to raise $46m.
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.
ANCYL slates mines researcher
The ANC Youth League is opposed to the inclusion of an independent researcher in the ANC team probing the viability of mines nationalisation, says its spokesperson.
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.