Rio Tinto bids to be top iron ore producer
Global miner Rio Tinto has approved a $3.1bn iron ore expansion, staking a claim to become the world's leading producer and defying industry concerns over a new Australian mining tax.
Fight heats up over KZN mine deal
IFP general secretary Musa Zondi has dismissed reports that "BEE fat cats" will benefit from a R4.5bn mining deal at the expense of local communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
Kalahari ‘hijackers’ arrested
The alleged hijackers of mining firm Kalahari Resources have been arrested and will appear in the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court on fraud charges.
Mine rights: ANC threatens constitutional change
An ANC MP has warned that government will change the constitution if courts do not find in the state's favour in cases over mining rights.
Supply crunch signals uranium boom
Gold is justifiably hogging investors' attention, but the uranium market is looking interesting, judging from presentations made by producers at recent conferences.
More extensions for Debswana’s Jwaneng
Debswana has commenced with prefeasibility studies to extend the lifespan of its flagship Jwaneng mine beyond 2024.
Steel unmoved by ditched Rio/BHP venture
News that global miners Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have abandoned plans for an iron ore joint venture is unlikely to hit the steel market, analysts say.
RBPlat given R10bn price tag
Royal Bafokeng Platinum is to list on the JSE with an estimated market cap of between R9.1bn and R10.6bn, says the group.
Rising gold output ‘not sustainable’
Recent growth in SA's gold production output is unlikely to be sustained, given the growing cost competitiveness of mines located elsewhere, says Fitch.
Harmony to close Merriespruit shaft
Harmony Gold says it will be closing its Merriespruit 1 shaft in Virginia after the failure of a productivity-linked deal with unions.