DRDGOLD output falls, plans Blyvoor sale
DRDGOLD says its output has fallen as expected in the March quarter, while headline earnings rose because of a deferred tax credit.
DRDGOLD lets go of alter ego
DRDGOLD has nailed its colours to the mast, saying it will focus solely on low-cost operations and shed the last remnant of its erstwhile reputation as a leveraged gold miner.
Eastplats reports lower March production
Eastern Platinum shares have taken a hit following March quarter results, showing a sharp drop in output, but the medium-term outlook for the company remains good.
DMR cracks whip on wayward rights holders
From this week, non-compliant holders of prospecting rights will have their permits cancelled, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Tata lifts lid on expansion plans
Industrial conglomerate Tata Group will invest up to $27bn in the Indian market over the next five years and more than double its revenue to $150bn, says a top official.
Prospecting licence moratorium lifted
An eight-month moratorium on the granting of prospecting licences has been lifted in all provinces except Mpumulanga, Minerals and Resources minister Susan Shabangu says.
Unions query Aurora rescue deal
Trade unions are sceptical about why a Chinese investor would plow R685m into a run-down mine.
SA battles reinforcing steel shortage
Delays are feared with big construction projects as the main suppliers are limiting the key component.
Grootvlei: SAHRC asks minister to step in
The SA Human Rights Commission has asked Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to intervene in the plight of miners at the Grootvlei mine in Springs.
Gold Fields buys out Iamgold in Ghana
Gold Fields will buy out the interests of minority partner Iamgold in its Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana for $667m in cash.