Shanduka under fire for ‘non-compliance’
Government departments have begun a probe into the activities of Shanduka Coal for allegedly breaching regulations on the environment and National Water Act.
Vale lets go of Metorex
Metorex says it has been told by Vale that the Brazilian group will not submit a new offer to top a bid to acquire it by China's Jinchuan Group.
Merafe warns over ferrochrome prices
Merafe Resources, which produces ferrochrome in a joint venture with Xstrata, says third quarter ferrochrome prices have dropped 11% quarter-on-quarter.
Amplats sees higher headline earnings
Anglo American Platinum says first-half headline earnings are expected to increase slightly because of higher sales and prices.
Forbes Coal to list on JSE
TSX-listed Forbes Coal will debut on the JSE on July 28 in a secondary listing.
Coking coal a fillip to Limpopo’s prospects
The exploitation of coking coal may act as a tremendous injection for Limpopo, one of South Africa's poorest provinces, says CoAL CEO John Wallington.
Coal miners hit back over Australia carbon tax
Australia's powerful coal mining industry has warned it is being unfairly singled out under the country's new carbon emissions trading scheme.
Miners fight ‘an unwinnable war’
Mining law expert Hulme Scholes has again stated his belief that South African mining companies are not focused on the very real danger of their operations being nationalised.
Diamond prices return to pre-crisis levels
Diamond prices are now above pre-crisis levels after a 35% to 40% rise so far this year, helped by increased scarcity and an emerging role as an investment.
Unisel ops halted after accident
Operations at Unisel, a mine owned by Harmony Gold, were suspended after a worker was killed in an accident.