DMR unaware of MPRDA volte face
The mineral resources department said it was unaware President Jacob Zuma had yesterday reversed an earlier proclamation allowing for MPRDA amendments.
Hopes yet for sober realism in wage talks
Despite the constant potential for violent friction, there are hopes yet that wage talks in South Africa's mining industry will be tempered by an economic realism.
Lonmin lifts veil on Amcu demand strife
Lonmin outlined the key sticking points in its recognition agreement talks with Amcu that may end in a strike at its premises by June 15.
Risk, volatility return as metals market fractures
Commodity markets would become less uniform in their influences as supply factors muddled delivery patterns, said Kevin Norrish of Barclays Research.
Master Drilling shrugs off mining malaise
Master Drilling Group said it had racked up strong revenue figures in a year when the world's mining companies have implemented austerity measures.
Trans Hex constrained by delays, red tape
Trans Hex is a company in limbo, waiting on Government to decide its strategy on the Namaqualand Mines it first wanted to buy more than two years ago.
Impala tipped to rekindle investor confidence
Is it worth buying the shares of Impala Platinum now? It might not be a bad idea even though only headwinds seems to exist for platinum shares right now.
NewPlat ETF racks up 368k oz in first month
Fuelled by platinum industry restructuring, Absa's NewPlat ETF has produced a storming debut on the JSE.
CoAL brings the curtain down on Mooiplaats
Coal of Africa said it could no longer support Mooiplaats after the thermal coal mine racked up losses of just over R400m over the last two financial years.
Lonmin suspends NUM stewards in Amcu sabotage
Lonmin has suspended eight shop stewards after it emerged they falsified stop orders to make it seem it had won back members from Amcu.