Miners in spin as DMR discounts pre-2004 BEE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.