Zuma says SA facing struggle to grow
South Africa faced a "serious struggle" in cutting unemployment and boosting economic growth, said President Jacob Zuma.
CRG in fourth Chinese party MOU sale
Central Rand Gold has added another suitor to its ranks signing a memorandum of understanding with a fourth potential Chinese investor for a $150m offer.
Eskom to buy Optimum export coal
Eskom is to buy export quality coal from Glencore's Optimum coal mine in which it will then blend down at signficant cost - an arrrangement dubbed as "crazy".
Petra may mothball Helam mine
Petra Diamonds, the UK-listed diamond company, may put its Helam fissure mine on care and maintenance.
Ivanhoe condemns Platfeef demonstration
Ivanhoe Mining said 100 protesters at its Platreef project included 'known trouble-makers' and that local communities supported the enterprise.
NUM issues seven day ultimatum
The National Union of Mineworkers has issued a seven-day ultimatum to gold mining firms to meet its 60% plus wage demands for face strike action.
Miners failing to deal with communities
Becsa and Anglo Thermal Coal had failed to adequately interact with communities near their mines, according to a report by the Benchmarks Foundation.
Zambia suspends mining license activity
Zambia has suspended the award, renewal and transfer of mining rights whilst it examines the regulatory framework following adjustments in mining legislation.
African Minerals’ Timis confident on deal
Frank Timis, chairman of African Minerals, said a deal with China's Tewoo would be completed despite "outstanding commercial terms".
Magara, Mathunjwa go head-to-head
Ben Magara, CEO of Lonmin and Joseph Mathunjwa, president of AMCU, exchanged views in front of hundreds of union supporters.