Ramphele quits party politics
Mamphela Ramphele's brief career as a politician has ended in disaster with analysts fearing for the future of her newly founded party, Agang.
De Beers picks Patel for CFO role
De Beers appointed former Anglo American head of corporate finance, Nimesh Patel, as its CFO.
UK miners lifted by US earnings fillip
The fortunes of UK-listed mining companies Anglo American and Verdanta was helped by better-than-forecast earnings from Alcoa, the Canadian aluminium firm.
MPRDA changes may be after elections
Proposed amendments to the MPRDA may have to wait until after the elections, said Faith Bikani who chairs parliament's minerals portfolio committee.
BHP optimistic on metals demand growth
BHP Billiton was bearish on commodity prices but optimistic demand for minerals would continue to grow owing to the rise of the Asian middle classes.
Eskom pay talks referred to CCMA
Wage talks between Eskom and employees has been referred for mediation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration after a deadlock was declared.
Zambia eases VAT refund procedure
Zambia's newly elected Edgar Lungu eased regulations for VAT refunds and said he would discuss higher royalties on mines with foreign-owned companies.
SA govt asks for explanation from Anglo
South Africa's mines ministry asked Anglo American to explain the impact of its restructuring plans on jobs and how the layoffs could be avoided.
Busa to ask SA Govt. to postpone nuclear
Business Unity South Africa wants the South African government to stick by the recommendations of the National Development Plan in respect of nuclear power.
Govt approves conditions for fracking
The prospect of hydraulic fracking in South Africa increased after government published technical regulations on the practice.