State allowed to appeal rights ruling
The state has been granted leave to appeal a high court ruling that some provisions of the minerals act amount to the expropriation of mineral rights.
State mulls legal action against Aurora
A department of mineral resources official says it is getting advice on whether criminal charges can be laid against Aurora and Pamodzi Gold's liquidators.
Assets of troubled miner for sale
Pamodzi Gold's assets have been put up for sale by its liquidators, according to newspaper advertisements.
Resource plan a ‘grim’ story for coal sector
Coal reserves in the Waterberg, Soutpansberg and Limpopo coal fields will remain largely undeveloped if the state implements the Integrated Resource Plan, says a mining expert.
RBCT again chops coal export target
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal has reduced its 2011 export target for the second time this year, citing railage problems.
Zimbabwe to defy West on diamond sales
Zimbabwe has vowed to defy moves for international monitoring of diamond sales from its disputed Marange fields at a meeting of the global "blood diamond" watchdog, according to state media.
Union seeks 20% wage hikes from Anglo Plat
The National Union of Mineworkers says it will push for a 20% wage increase from Anglo American Platinum.
Simmers to cut 1,200 jobs at Buffelsfontein
Simmer & Jack Mines says it may cut almost a third of its workforce at Buffelsfontein mine ahead of the group's merger with Village Main Reef.
Rio confirms plan to sell Riversdale’s ZAC
Rio Tinto will sell Riversdale’s Zululand Anthracite Colliery once it has completed its takeover of the junior coal firm.
‘Scared’ miners do most for upliftment
Some Zimbabwean mines have the best regional social projects - probably because mining groups operate in fear of the country’s government, says a research group.