Exxaro facing hefty write-down on Mayoko
Ambitions to diversify into iron ore production have been dealt a hefty blow after failure to sign a port and infrastructure deal with the Republic of Congo government.
AMCU extracts 3-year platinum wage deal
Platinum producers were hopeful of getting miners back this week after the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said it would sign a three year wage deal.
AMCU loses gold sector strike appeal
The Labour Court rejected an appeal by the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union to launch a strike in the gold sector.
Strike over
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union will bring the curtain down on the five-month strike in the platinum sector on June 24, sources say.
Mine bosses cut down to size in 2012/13 purge
During the last two years, bosses of nearly half of the world's top 40 diversified mining companies lost their jobs as shareholders exacted revenge for under-performance.
Ramatlhodi puts brakes on MPRDA amendments
Mines minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has asked to review proposed changes to the Mineral & Petroleum Resources Development Act due to be signed into law.
AMCU foils deal with R1bn in extra demands
Miners have flooded back to the platinum belt in anticipate of work, but they are due to be frustrated as fresh union demands raise the likelihood of a 22nd week of striking.
Strike deal held up on surprise AMCU response
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union is pushing for wage concessions that extend beyond the mandate of the platinum companies.
Pallinghurst hits 3-year high as gems flourish
Pallinghurst made further value gains on the same days its 48% held Gemfields produced twice as much revenue as expected from its maiden ruby sales in Singapore.
Zuma puts mining ills top of national agenda
South African president Jacob Zuma threw recent mining sector ills to the top of the country's agenda calling in the private sector to help bridge social rifts.