Eskom tariff is ‘tipping point’ for mines: Cutifani
President of the Chamber of Mines, Mark Cutifani carried the standard for the industry saying Eskom's tariff application would results in more mine restructuring.
Motsepe to donate personal wealth
Patrice Motsepe, chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, is to donate hundreds of millions of rands to charitable organisations.
AngloGold sees 11% Tropicana capex hike
AngloGold Ashanti said capital expenditure at its western Australia prospect, Tropicana would be 11% higher than the mid-point of its estimates in 2010.
Govt to spell out coal growth prospects
A government task team will set down areas in which coal production can be grown, primarily aimed at plugging the coal supply shortage facing Eskom.
Harmony ‘step closer’ to reopening mine
Graham Briggs, CEO of Harmony Gold, said a meeting had taken the company "a step closer" to reopening its Kusasalethu gold mine on Johannesburg's west Rand.
Anglo in $4bn Minas Rio write-down
Anglo American has written down its Minas Rio iron ore project by $4bn and said capital expenditure will increase to $8.8bn as it chases a 2014 production deadline.
Anglo joins litany of billion dollar write-downs
It's been a grim time for the diversified mining firms: as billions of dollars have been written-off in investments and projects. Here's a sample of the worst.
Amplats’ Griffith hails ‘constructive talks’
Chris Griffith, CEO of Anglo American Platinum, said the firm's relationship with mines minister, Susan Shabangu, is "back where it should be".
Godongwana rules out MPRDA compromise
The ANC's Enoch Godongwana doubted the mining industry had room for manouevre regarding proposed amendments to the country's minerals legislation.
JCI’s Gray in firing line over salaries, fees
Peter Gray, CEO of cash shell JCI, was grilled by shareholders who want to know why he collects a large salary when the firm is not generating cash.