SA govt moves to end strike as recession looms
Impelled by the prospect of a recession, the South African government has appointed a 'technical team' to break the platinum strike entering its 19th week.
Exploration fee adds to burden of Zim miners
Proposals for another administrative fee - this time for an exploration company - is placing increased burden on mining companies in Zimbabwe.
Exploration fee set to compress Zim miners
Miners in Zimbabwe face another fee - this time for exploration - in another example of how the sector is heavily taxed by the cash-strapped government.
Hopes grow for platinum wage resolution
Wage talks between platinum producers and the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union convened by the Labour Court appear to have momentum.
Gold industry’s high rollers embrace thrift
True to their word, the world's gold producers have replaced thrift with expansion which raises the question as to where the next greenfield projects will come from.
Shanduka ties knot with Nhleko’s Pembani
The combination of the two companies creates a company worth R13.5bn with sub-Saharan ambitions and allows Cyril Ramaphosa to bring the curtain down on 13 years in business.
‘Nationalist’ Ramatlhodi is SA mines minister
Farewell to Susan Shabangu who makes way for Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi, a man who was subject to a correction probe that was controversially shelved.
Fiscal and regulatory failings hurt Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe had to finalise its fiscal and regulatory policies or risk continuing the resource curse that has afflicted the southern African country.
Strike mediation “is unfolding”, say producers
Mediation at the Labour Court was "unfolding", said South Africa's platinum producers regarding the chances of an 18 week strike being brought to an end.
Who will be SA’s next mines minister?
Will mines minister Susan Shabangu be called upon to complete another term under the Jacob Zuma administration, or is the search on for a new candidate?