Mineworker dies at Lonmin’s Rowland shaft
The National Union of Mineworkers has reported the death of a mineworker at Lonmin's Rowland shaft outside Rustenburg.
Aquarius, Moolman end four-year dispute
Aquarius Platinum SA and Moolman Mining, a division of Grinaker LTA, finally close the book on a four-year long legal battle.
SA coal exports to India double
South Africa shipped 2.1 million tonnes of thermal coal to India in July, almost double June's 1.2 million tonnes, exporters say.
Tawana sells Kareevlei Diamond Project
Diamond mining junior Tawana Resources has agreed to sell its Kareevlei Diamond Project to Rolatseng Mining for R25m.
DiamondCorp loss widens
DiamondCorp, a southern Africa focussed diamond mine development and exploration company, reports the widening of its first half net loss to £1.6m
BHP starts aggressive bid for Potash Corp
-- Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton launched a a hostile takeover bid on Wednesday for Canada's Potash Corp which values the world's...
Zungu flies to defence of ICT deal
Mining enterpreneur Sandile Zungu urged South Africans to celebrate his empowerment deal with ArcelorMittal SA which sees the steelmaker buy the controversial Imperial Crown Trading.
Aurora’s Grootvlei to get capital injection
Liquidator Enver Motala confirmed Aurora Empowerment Systems had received a sum of money to pay salaries at its mines and other basic services, but declined to divulge the actual amount.
CRG completes trial mining
Central Rand Gold has finally completed its trial mining phase but the share price remains bombed out as the company faces up to the flooding threat and looks to achieve sustainable production.
No arrests made after Aurora shootout
-- THERE have been no arrests made for the killing of four "illegal" miners at Aurora Empowerment Systems' Grootvlei mine, according to the...