Mines department toothless, says union
The National Union of Mineworkers says it has "serious concerns" about the department of mineral resources' ability to regulate the mining industry.
Mineworkers to down tools over safety
THE National Union of Mineworkers will hold a one-day protest over safety in the North-West this weekend, followed by a national day-long strike later this year.
Amsa leaves steel prices unchanged
ArcelorMittal SA says it will leave prices for its products flat this month, but raise some of them in June.
Zambia aims to double copper output
Copper output in Zambia will rise to 2 million tonnes by 2015 from around 900,000 tonnes this year as new mines open and others are expanded, says the country's finance minister.
Rio seeks to delist Riversdale
Rio Tinto proposes to delist Riversdale Mining after gaining control of more than 73% of the firm.
Namibia plan ‘taken out of context’
Uranium explorer Extract Resources says it will seek clarity from the Namibia government on reports it plans to assign almost all mineral rights to a state-owned company.
State to appeal mining rights ruling
The state will appeal a judgment by the North Gauteng High Court that the holder of an expropriated older order mineral right has to be compensated.
Landmark rights ruling to hit state coffers
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that the holder of an old order mineral right is entitled to compensation, paving the way to millions of rands in claims against the state.
Gold One gobbles up Rand Uranium
Gold One International says it has struck a $250m deal to take over Rand Uranium.
BHP keen on liquefied natural gas market
BHP Billiton will be interested in becoming a liquefied natural gas operator in the long term, says CEO Marius Kloppers, amid speculation the top global miner is eyeing Woodside Petroleum.