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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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?
VMR scales back in R150m Cons Murch deal
Village Main Reef said it would sell its Consolidated Murchison gold and antimony mine for R150m as it sought to become an investment house.
All-male board clouds Glencore name change
Shareholders have voted to change the group name to Glencore, but the Swiss resources firm is criticised for its failure to appoint any women to its board.
Labour Court calls 3-day strike mediation
The Labour Court is to mediate a three day meeting between AMCU and the country's largest platinum miners in an effort to end the crippling 17 week strike.