MPs to discuss tax levy for acid drainage
Members of parliament are to consider the establishment of an environmental tax superfund to pay for the acid mine water crisis.
Increase in resouce for Pan African’s Manica
Pan African Resources has reported a significant increase in the mineral resource for its Manica gold project in Mozambique.
State names water ‘transgressors’
The department of water affairs has listed 100 mines operating without water licences, four of which - including Exxaro and Gold Fields assets - have not yet made applications.
Malema: Minister must prep mines
Minerals Minister Susan Shabangu has to start preparing the mining sector "psychologically" for nationalisation, says ANC Youth League president Julius Malema.
Keaton earnings grow on offtake coal sales
Keaton Energy has posted diluted headline earnings of 10.3 cents per share - up from the previous period's 5.6 cents - for the year ending on March 31.
Num rejects 4% wage hike offer
The National Union of Mineworkers has rejected a 4% pay rise offer from gold companies.
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.
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.
MPs pinpoint three acid drainage mines
Parliamentarians examining the environmental threat of acid mine water on the Witwatersrand are focusing their attention on three mines.
Assets of troubled miner for sale
Pamodzi Gold's assets have been put up for sale by its liquidators, according to newspaper advertisements.