Platinum fund may have been looted
A fund for the upliftment of a community near Marikana may have been looted, according to an investigation by Scopa.
Molefe says SA can’t afford coal charges
South Africa could not afford the cost of coal charged by some mining companies, said Brian Molefe, CEO of Eskom.
Operations normalised at Northam’s Booysendal
Northam Platinum said production at its Booysendal mine in Steelpoort had been "normalised" following community protests in the area.
Lonmin, Amcu move to arbitration
Lonmin and the Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union put a settlement on a recognition agreement to an independent arbitrator after negotiations failed.
SA gold mines face second cost-cutting round
South African gold mines may face another round of cost-cutting and possible restructuring as the price of bullion would remain weak in 2014.
Esops deemed to have failed BEE
Employee Share Ownership Schemes have not benefited workers who received them, experts said.
Guptas have “undue influence” over Zuma: report
The Gupta family had captured political authority in South Africa through its undue influence over President Jacob Zuma.
Diamonds suffer Q4 deflation, recovery due
James Campbell, CEO of Rockwell Diamonds, painted a relatively sombre picture for the world's diamond sector, but said there were grounds for optimism.
X2’s Davis “under pressure” to deal
X2 Resources founder, Mick Davis, was under pressure to conclude mining deals but was having difficulty finding sellers, according to a report.
Iron ore prices weaken to 2012 levels
The price of iron ore fell for the fourth successive week to nearly $100/t amid a supply glut that would continue into 2015, analysts said.