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.
Pan African’s Holding retires, Loots steps up
Ron Holding, who is 62, has taken retirement and will be replaced by former Shanduka Resources MD, Cobus Loots.
MPRDA amendments may be revisited
South African mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, declined to guarantee proposed amendments to mining law would not revisited in Parliament.
Zimbabwe lays down platinum levy ultimatum
Platinum group metal producers in Zimbabwe have until February 10 to agree "a concrete plan" for a refinery or face a 15% levy on unbeneficiated exports.
Is Ramatlhodi’s mining champion a good idea?
Ngoako Ramatlhodi's vision for "a national champion" provides an interesting insight into the South African mine minister's vision for the industry.
SA gold share climb supported by rand
South African gold shares hit the ground running this year but analysts believe a weak rand will help them to further ratings improvements.