Food, fuel to stoke wage talks
Mining companies are again likely to settle for wages above the main rate of inflation as they tackle union demands given impetus by accelerating food and fuel prices.
Lonmin’s Karee faces lengthy standstill
Production at Lonmin’s Karee shaft could still be disrupted for several weeks as the company starts to dismiss 9,000 workers involved in an unprotected strike.
Motala fired as Pamodzi liquidator
Enver Motala and Gavin Gainsford have been dismissed as liquidators of the Pamodzi Gold estate, says labour union Solidarity.
Miners union seeks 14% wage increase
The National Union of Mineworkers says it wants a 14% rise in salaries from SA's gold and coal miners in upcoming wage talks.
Chamber dismisses beneficiation plan
Minerals are beneficiated close to export markets, not in their country of origin, says new Chamber of Mines president Xolani Mkhwanazi.
Exxaro bids for Aussie iron ore miner
Exxaro Resources has bid for junior Australian iron ore producer Territory Resources, but could face stiff opposition from commodity trader Noble Minerals.
New Vale CEO sets out priorities
The incoming CEO of Vale has promised to maintain the company's booming growth while improving the frayed ties with Brazil's government leaders that forced the ouster of his predecessor.
State steps in as Wesizwe axes execs
The department of mineral resources has intervened after Wesizwe Platinum's new majority shareholder instituted a purge of the junior miner's executives.
China tightens rare earths grip
China has further strengthened its hold on the rare earths market, raising taxes on the minerals and banning new projects to produce the metals via separation.
Union’s internal strife halts Lonmin mine
Lonmin says a dispute among officials of the National Union of Mineworkers has resulted in an unprotected strike at the group's Marikana operations.