Rio triples 2011 capex
Global miner Rio Tinto is to increase its capital spending to $11bn in 2011 as it expands its lucrative iron ore mines.
Mvela soars after Khumama victory
Shares in Mvela Resources have jumped more than 6% after the miner won a case against former shareholder Khumama Platinum.
Miranda issued right for Syferbult-Boons
Miranda Mineral Holdings says it has been granted a new prospecting right for the group's Syferbult-Boons gold project until 2013.
Court delays community bid against AngloPlat
An urgent application by a rural Limpopo community to stop Anglo Platinum's Mogalakwena mine from dumping waste into a tailings dam has been postponed indefinitely.
Brad Wood charged over Aurora deaths
Formeer Big Brother celebrity Brad Wood and four others are being charged with murder after four illegal miners were killed at the Aurora Grootvlei Mine in Springs, says the NPA
Coal demand bodes well for Sentula
Sentula Mining has reported a 10% rise in first-half headline earnings, and says the outlook for its businesses is strong on the back of rising demand from the coal industry.
Unions call dispute over Exxaro lay-offs
Trade unions Solidarity and the National Union of Mineworkers have declared a dispute with mining company Exxaro Resources over looming retrenchments.
Kumba dampens cheap iron ore hopes
Kumba Iron Ore says it will not enter into a state-initiated discount iron ore agreement before its disputes over prospecting rights in Sishen Iron Ore are resolved.
Uranium One jumps on sale go-ahead
Shares in Uranium One have ticked up 6% following the announcement that the group received approval from US authorities to proceed with the sale of a controlling stake in itself to a Russian miner.
African Eagle updates Zanzui nickel prospects
African Eagle Resources says its Zanzui project in Tanzania has shown potential of a significant nickel oxide deposit, based on drilling completed to date.