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Miners in spin as DMR discounts pre-2004 BEE

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The South African government has put its mining sector into a panic by seemingly wanting to discount empowerment deals concluded before May 1, 2004.

Jury out on platinum market surge in 2015

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The theory is that the platinum market will recover during the course of this year - a view which has its followers and detractors.

Acacia targets higher dividend for 2015

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Acacia Mining unveiled a 40% increase in its total dividend for the 2014 financial year and said the payout may be increased this year as a percentage of cash flow.

Global mining sector resigned to year of hardship

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There's no escaping 2015 for the world's mining industry with financial hardship, belt-tightening, and investor scepticism is likely to dominate, analysts say.

Anglo may sell Eskom thermal coal business

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Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, said the group was considering selling all or part of its thermal coal business which was considered to be non-core.

SA to have nuclear power by 2023

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South Africa would add fresh nuclear power capacity to the country's national grid by 2023 in time to replace the retirement of coal-fired power owned by Eskom.

Glencore divests of Lonmin, cuts $1bn in capex

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Glencore is to unbundle its 23.9% stake in Lonmin to shareholders but said the distribution was not a dividend replacement.

Sibanye halts Beatrix as NUM, AMCU clash

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In an ominous turn of events, nine employees were injured at Sibanye Gold's Beatrix mine after rival union members clashed.

SA miners top global peers in gender equality

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Gender equality on South African mining company boards far exceeds the international average, although there are some suprising variances.

Implats stands ground despite Zim levy threat

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Impala Platinum sent a letter to Zimbabwe's mines ministry in which it insisted a platinum refinery would take 18 months to build despite a 15% levy ultimatum.