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.
Xstrata to exploit ferrochrome deficit
Xstrata is set to gain further from the global ferrochrome shortage, which is expected to worsen as producers struggle to meet demand from emerging economies.
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.
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.
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.
Rockwell Diamonds cuts losses
Rockwell Diamonds is back to operating profitability and has reduced its overall loss position significantly on the back of rising production and rough diamond prices.
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.