NUM wage deal with Implats on the horizon
The National Union of Mineworkers says it could sign a new wage deal with Impala Platinum as early as Saturday after ironing out some issues over pension and housing allowances.
Rio, BHP merger talks still on
Rio Tinto, the world's second largest iron ore producer, dismissed claims that a proposal to merge its Australian iron ore operations with that of BHP Billiton was "dead in the water".
Pan African to increase production 25pct
After successfully stamping out illegal mining at its Barberton operations, junior gold mine Pan African plans to raise production by 25% over the next five years.
Northam lifts metal output 6.3 percent
Northam Platinum produced a good operating performance in the year ended June lifting output 6.3%, but warned production in the current year would be lower.
Tribunal drops charge against First Uranium
The Competition Tribunal has withdrawn a charge with the South African Police Service against Rory Cole, Financial Accountant of First Uranium.
Mineworker dies at Lonmin’s Rowland shaft
The National Union of Mineworkers has reported the death of a mineworker at Lonmin's Rowland shaft outside Rustenburg.
CoAL’s Vele to start output this year
Production at the Vele coal mine owned by Coal of Africa, was expected to start this year after discussions regarding the mine's environmental impact had progressed well.
Aquarius, Moolman end four-year dispute
Aquarius Platinum SA and Moolman Mining, a division of Grinaker LTA, finally close the book on a four-year long legal battle.
SA coal exports to India double
South Africa shipped 2.1 million tonnes of thermal coal to India in July, almost double June's 1.2 million tonnes, exporters say.
Wesizwe Pt plagued by more scuffles
Shareholders in Wesizwe Platinum squared up to each other again as fallout continues regarding voting rights of the Bakubung-Ba-Ratheo.