The DMR shakes up coal exporters
The department of mineral resources has radically restructured the 4mt/year Quattro coal export scheme, replacing management ahead of announcing new allocations.
Kenya, DRC to probe gold smuggling
Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo have formed a joint team to investigate gold smuggling from eastern Congo.
Grootvlei, Orkney open to offers, says Motala
Grootvlei and Orkney mines will be sold to anyone with a viable offer, says liquidator Enver Motala, as Aurora Empowerment Systems fails to secure funding guarantees.
Aurora case again postponed
Aurora Empowerment Systems' Chinese partner and liquidators have been granted yet another extension in the provisional liquidation case involving Pamodzi Gold's two gold mines.
Richards Bay coal exports slump
Coal exports through the Richards Bay Coal Terminal are running at markedly lower levels than this time last year, despite much higher international coal prices.
Zimplats to proceed with expansion
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit is committed to a $500m expansion project, but the board will review progress later this year in the wake of government threats to take over foreign firms.
Court ruling opens gate to health claims
The Constitutional Court has paved the way for a litany of health-related legal claims against the mining industry, which may amount to hundreds of millions.
Glencore profits jump on commodity prices
Glencore has posted a 40% jump in 2010 net profit, strengthening its hand for a possible stock market listing that may value it at about $60bn.
SA mining to cough up for crimes – Spoor
The South African mining industry had under provided for lung-disease related compensation claims, according to independent attorney, Richard Spoor.
Fraser Institute knocks SA’s mining rating
South Africa has fallen further down the table in the latest ranking of the world's mining destinations by Canada's authoritative Fraser Institute.