Gem to study underground mining at Letseng
Gem Diamonds said it would start a full feasibility into underground mining at its Letseng property in Lesotho if the prospects were good.
Anglo swoops on Botswana’s Mmamabula coal
Anglo Thermal Coal was awarded the tender to prospect two properties in Botswana said to contain nearly 700 million tonnes of coal once owned by CIC Energy.
Gold Fields distances itself from Ramphele comments
Gold Fields distanced itself from comments by former chairperson Mamphela Ramphele who said government forced the group to accept certain BEE partners.
Mantashe critical of ‘weak, disorganised’ Cosatu
Gwede Mantashe, secretary-general of Cosatu, said the organisation was on a 'slippery slope' amid claims it had allowed rowdiness to creep into collective bargaining.
Govt rail-roaded South Deep BEE deal: Ramphele
Mamphela Ramphele, the former chairperson of Gold Fields, defended the firm's role in the empowerment of its South Deep mine saying it was forced upon it.
Africa exploration losing lustre as corruption rife
It makes for sober reading: The Fraser Institutes Policy Potential Index finds that exploration in Africa is less appealing than in the past while corruption is rife.
Xstrata’s Davis may start mining fund
Mick Davis may join forces with his CFO at Xstrata in establishing a mining fund buying assets deemed non-core to the diversified mining houses, it was reported.
Amcu refuses to discuss centralised bargaining
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union (Amcu) refuses to negotiate on a central bargaining forum - a development that could herald a new wave of protest.
ZAC BEE fallout played out in parliament
A fallout regarding the integrity of Rio Tinto's empowerment deal at Zululand Anthracite Colliery reaches parliament and may imperil offer by Forbes Coal.
Pressure on Eskom as mines down shovels
Workers at Matla and Arnot went on strike placing further pressure on Eskom which has a mere 2% reserve capacity.