Kumba denies influencing licence application
Kumba Iron Ore has rejected claims by former deputy director-general of the mines department, Jacinto Rocha, that it attempted to influence the granting of a mining licence.
Impala talks fail, teeters on strike
Miners at Impala Platinum, the world's second largest platinum producer, edged towards a strike last night as talks for a 10% pay increase fell apart.
More bodies to be retrieved at Aurora
More bodies are expected to be retrieved after four were pulled out of Aurora's Grootvlei mine in Ekurhuleni, following a shooting three days ago, police say.
PAF to mine Mozambique gold by 2012
Pan African Resources said it hoped to produce gold from its Mozambican projects by 2012 following completion of a feasibility study.
Ex miner drags AngloGold to Con Court
The Constitutional Court will hear the case of a former miner claims working underground AngloGold Ashanti's mines caused severe damages to his health.
Takeover offer for African Diamonds
Lucara Diamonds seems the most likely candidate to take over African Diamonds which says it has received an unsolicited offer from a company it will not identify at this stage.
HolGoun is still willing to talk to Lonmin
The HolGoun Group, whose subsidiary Keysha Investments was awarded a prospecting right over a portion of Lonmin's property in the Bushveld, says has and continues to be willing to find an amicable solution with Lonmin.
Lonmin to fight Keysha, exposure ‘minimal’
Lonmin is back in full control of its operations but unfinished business includes the dispute with Keysha Investments and what to do about former director Sivi Gounden.
Aurora confirms illegal miner deaths
Aurora Empowerment Systems claims illegal mining has cost the company at least R80m worth of damages at its East Rand operations. Four illegal miners perished at its Grootvlei mine.
Exxaro could keep KZ Sands going
Exxaro's KZ Sands titanium smelter could be saved by the recent upturn in the titanium market if the group can strike suitable deals with customers who want the smelter to stay in operation.