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Malema targets mines in new film

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ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema says in a new documentary that SA's mines must be nationalised to return mineral wealth - stolen by white colonists - to the black majority.

Exxaro’s Territory bid meets resistance

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Exxaro Resources seems to have a fight on its hands for control of Territory Resources, after the Australian iron ore firm's largest shareholder increased its shareholding.

Num prepares for Exxaro strike

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The National Union of Mineworkers says a majority of its members at Exxaro have so far voted in favour of a strike over planned retrenchments at the company.

Metorex sells Sable Zinc

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Metorex has sold its Sable Zinc processing plant in Zambia to Glencore, dealing with one of the issues which has delayed its proposed acquisition by Brazilian resource giant Vale.

Acid drainage claims another shaft

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Acid mine drainage in the East Rand Basin has claimed another operation, with Gold One saying it will close its Sub Nigel 1 shaft due to rising water levels.

Wesizwe gets ready for development

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Wesizwe Platinum says the official launch date for its Frischgewaagd-Ledig mine development project will be July 4, with TWP appointed as contractor.

Govt revokes Wild Coast mining rights

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Minerals and Energy Minister Susan Shabangu withdrew a company's rights to mine heavy minerals on the Wild Coast after it failed to consult with the local community.

BHP brings new Gulf well into production

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BHP Billiton says its petroleum subsidiary is the first company in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to bring a newly drilled well into production since the moratorium was enacted in May 2010.

New CEO for International Ferro Metals

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International Ferro Metals has appointed former BHP Billiton manager Christiaan Jordaan as its new chief executive.

New De Beers CEO fits the bill – Oppenheimer

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Nicky Oppenheimer spells out why Philippe Mellier is the first outsider to be appointed CEO of De Beers, and also talks about his own future role in the diamond group.