Metal workers union calls for strike
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has announced a country-wide strike that could see more than 300,000 workers down tools.
Platmin expects prolonged disruption
Operations at the Pilanesburg platinum mine belonging to Platmin will be disrupted for some time, following an illegal disruption by employees of the mining contractor.
Union, gold firms resume wage talks
The National Union of Mineworkers hopes to secure a 14% pay increase when it meets gold mining industry representatives in further salary talks, says a senior official.
Tough times at the face
New entrants to South Africa's coal sector had a bucket of cold water thrown over them at the recent Coaltrans South Africa conference.
Mantra eyes uranium mine inside Unesco site
Mantra Resources plans to build a $400m uranium mine inside a world heritage game reserve in Tanzania within the next three years, says a cabinet minister.
Carroll hits out over taxes, nationalisation
Governments in mineral-rich countries must steer clear of the "blind alleys" of nationalisation and excessive tax if they want to attract continued investment from global miners, says Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll.
SA gold output falls
Gold output during the first quarter of this year has fallen 9.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2010, says the Chamber of Mines.
MIC portfolio shows strong growth
The Mineworkers Investment Company has grown its investment portfolion from R1.2bn to R2.2bn during its past financial year.
Vale boosts Moatize coal output target
Brazilian mining giant Vale has raised its initial production target for the Moatize mine in Mozambique by 76% and expects to quadruple that result in 2012.
First Quantum to repay $224m to Zambian fiscus
First Quantum Minerals has agreed to pay Zambia $224m in tax arrears by Friday, says a senior government official.