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.
More extensions for Debswana’s Jwaneng
Debswana has commenced with prefeasibility studies to extend the lifespan of its flagship Jwaneng mine beyond 2024.
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.
The Bafokeng and AngloPlat bury the hatchet
Royal Bafokeng Holdings and Anglo Platinum have settled their differences and are totally focused on making a success of Royal Bafokeng Platinum according to CEO Steve Phiri.
Strike over at Northam’s Zondereinde mine
Striking workers at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine are expected to return to work, following a revised pay rise offer from the company.
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.