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Village acquires gold and antimony mine

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Village Main Reef announced has agreed to purchase 74% of Consolidated Murchison mine from To The Point Growth Specialists for R30m.

Sasol Mining concludes BEE deal

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Sasol Mining has completed the Ixia Coal transaction, as part of the company's empowerment strategy, with WIPCoal Investments as the majority partner.

Rio, BHP iron ore deal still alive

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Mining giant Rio Tinto has denied making any "final decisions" on its controversial iron ore merger with BHP Billiton, as the massive deal appears on the brink of collapse.

Northam loses R250m so far due to strike

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Northam Platinum is counting the cost of a lengthy strike, while striking employees have lost approximately R60m in wages and benefits.

Ditch gold for shares, says expert

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As gold continues to trade at new record levels, analysts tip sceptical investors to exchange physical gold for equities.

Platinum may jump 60%, predict analysts

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Platinum was tipped by two leading investment bank analysts to be among the strongest performing commodities in the coming months, while warning of the potential for a significant setback for gold.

Gold Fields expects boom to persist

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Gold Fields, the world's fourth-largest listed gold miner, sees strong fundamentals for the sector, although rising electricity prices and currency exchange rates may form strong headwinds.

CoAL’s Mooiplaats woes mount

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Following hard on the forced closure of parts of its Vele mining complex in Limpopo, the Australian-owned mining company Coal of Africa is in trouble again with the environment department in Mpumalanga.

De Beers ups output as demand picks up

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Diamond producer De Beers expects to boost production in SA by nearly 50% this year as global demand recovers, but has abandoned efforts to mine gems in coastal waters.

Num considering Northam’s improved wage offer

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National Union of Mineworkers on Tuesday said that Northam Platinum has made an improved wage offer, which it was taking to its members.