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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sixth fatality at Lonmin mine
A miner has died at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine in Rustenburg - the sixth fatal accident in this financial year.
Num slates Aurora man’s ANC donation
The ANC should give a donation it got from Aurora's Khulubuse Zuma back to his unpaid workers, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Blow to Billiton in Eskom price case
The high court has rejected BHP Billiton's attempts to dismiss a legal bid which may reveal its preferential electricity prices.