DTI’s Rob Davies assisted Zwane in drafting Mining Charter 3
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by its minister, Rob Davies, was instrumental in assisting mines minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, in the controversial...
Baxter anointed COO of CoM
Roger Baxter, an economist, has been appointed chief operating officer at the Chamber of Mines where he will continue to lead strategy for the industry.
Congo governor warns against tax hikes
Moise Katumbi, governor of copper-rich Katanga province in the Congo, said an increase in mining taxes was worrisome at the current time.
Gold theft moving to operating mines
Gold theft by gangs of illegal miners was shifting from abandoned premises to operating mines, said South African gold producers.
BHP’s Mackenzie said to defend spin-off
Andrew Mackenzie, CEO of BHP Billiton, is expected to use the group's interim results to defend the proposed demerger of assets into company South32.
Mashile-Nkosi says Mittal divorce amicable
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi of Kalahari Resources raises the prospect of cleaning up the companies affairs with ArcelorMittal Group next year.
Platinum firms hopeful of deal next week
South African platinum producers were upbeat on the prospects of a wage deal next week.
Universal to sell coal to Exxaro Resources
Australian coal mining junior, Universal Coal, is to sell 100,000 tonnes a year of export quality coal to Exxaro Resources.
Zambia’s Lungu to change royalty law
Zambia president, Edgar Lungu, has asked his minister to come up with a range of options instead of continuing with a newly passed royalty tax on mines.
SA not facing recession: Marcus
South Africa was not facing a recession, said Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus who added however that the platinum strike was a concern.