Tough times for PGM miners, despite outlook
Platinum is the sector of South Africa’s mining industry generally held to have the best-looking future. But you wouldn’t know that judging by recent developments.
Mozambique to step up diamond controls
Mozambique is speeding up preparations to join an international conflict diamond monitoring scheme amid widespread gem smuggling from Zimbabwe's Marange mines, reports state media.
Work on acid mine water underway
Environmental officials are working to curb the potential dangers posed by the impact of acid mine drainage in the Witwatersrand mining area.
Num, Chamber to start talks on wages
The National Union of Mineworkers is to begin official wage talks with the Chamber of Mines, with the union demanding a 14% wage increase, it says.
Gold slumps to three-week low
Spot gold fell more than 1% as heavy losses in crude oil and other commodities prompted investors to sell gold.
Tanzania sets out plan for super tax
Tanzania will not unilaterally impose a proposed super profit tax on mining firms but will try to persuade existing firms to comply, says a senior government official.
Ngqula, Erwin meet up in coal sector
Former South African Airways and Industrial Development Corporation CEO Khaya Ngqula has got his hands dirty - literally - plying his trade in the coal industry.
Karee outage hits Lonmin shares
Lonmin’s shares have lost ground following a downward revision of the company’s production target, coupled with an upward adjustment of unit costs.
Australia releases mine tax draft
Australia's government has released draft legislation for its controversial mining profits tax, keeping the 30% rate and says resource firms will be able to push for more changes.
Exxaro gets interdict to stop strike
Exxaro has been granted a temporary interdict prohibiting workers from striking.