SA’s gold output down
Gold production was down in February while total mining output rose, says Statistics SA.
Mines grab debate casts shadow on industry
The debate over nationalisation of SA's mines was the top concern for firms last year, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.
GFMS CEO turns into a raging gold bull
Gold bear Paul Walker has undergone a Damascene conversion and become a raging gold bull as Western governments and central banks fail to get their financial acts together.
Extreme weather hits Rio Tinto output
Global resources giant Rio Tinto has been hit hard by tropical cyclones and widespread flooding.
Green light for online mines applications
A new online system for applications for mineral rights will come into effect next week, says the department of mineral resources.
Aurora says it has paid workers
An Aurora director has told Parliament that most of its workers at the Grootvlei and Orkey mines have been paid.
Quick judgment in Eskom price case
The public interest demands a speedy verdict in a court application to reveal BHP Billiton's preferential power prices, says the judge.
DMR denies it owes Aurora money
The department of mineral resources has dismissed claims that it owes Aurora money through a water pumping subsidy.
Gold expected to surge above $1 600
Gold's record-breaking streak is likely to last with the price pushed higher by inflation fears and low interest rates, says consultancy GFMS.
Aquarius grabs Afarak
Aquarius Platinum will buy 74% of Afarak Platinum, which has new order prospecting rights to two properties in the Bushveld Igneous complex.