China snaps up SA gold firm
Chinese firm Wing Hing International says it has acquired 87% of Taung Gold in a multi-billion rand deal.
NUM to fight Lonmin job cut plan
The National Union of Mineworkers said it was "extremely shocked" by Lonmin's plans to cut up to 3,500 jobs, adding that it would fight the move.
Zimbabwe to resume diamond exports
Zimbabwe plans to resume selling diamonds from its controversial Marange fields within days, saying it fully meets the standards required by the body that regulates trade in conflict diamonds.
Eskom blood-let continues as Marokane goes
The blood-letting among Eskom's senior management continued with the departure of its head of group capital, Dan Marokane.
Govt draft energy plan puts 2028 date on new coal-fired capacity
THE first new baseload coal-fired energy in South Africa would only be commissioned by 2028, according to BusinessLive which cited the Department of Energy's...
Beneficiation not optional in new MPRDA
Government may force the mining sector to participate in beneficiation, at least as far as the supply of raw materials are concerned, according to policy proposals.
Iron ore price reached “inflection point”
The price of iron ore had reached an inflection point and was unlikely to recover, according to a report by Goldman Sachs called 'The end of the Iron Age'.
Loss-making Amplats short on wriggle room
It's debatable how much Anglo American Platinum can achieve to lessen the blow of its loss-making shafts; the fact is, the company is in some distress.
Judgement reserved on Amplats restructure
The Labour Court reserved judgement in an application by the National Union of Mineworkers aimed at preventing a restructuring of Amplats mines.
Hot in the kitchen at Implats
These are tough times for Terence Goodlace and Impala Platinum where operational change is complicated by the threat of strikes and an unhelpful platinum price.