CRG shares boost after equipment gain
Shares in Central Rand Gold gained the most on record after fresh investment allowed it to buy new crushing equipment.
Evraz may be liquidiated as funds run dry
The steelmaker is on the cusp of liquidation as R250m in emergency funding, provided by the Industrial Development Corporation, is almost exhausted.
Govt to rehabilitate ownerless asbestos mines
Eight derelict or ownerless asbestos mines have been targeted for rehabilitation by the government's Department of Mineral Resources, according to the minister Susan Shabangu.
ANC to urgently end BEE industry standoff
The ANC resolved at its national general council meeting to urgently end a standoff with the mining sector over black empowerment requirements.
BHP considering demerger of non-core assets
Having struggled to sell its Nickel West assets, BHP Billiton has stated its preferred option of a demerger.
Green shoots emerge in beaten up gold sector
Sentiment in the gold sector was improving - although not pervasively so - driven by merger and acquisition activity and a view there was value in gold stocks.
Platinum lifts SA economy 1.4% in Q3
The return to production of South Africa's platinum mines helped the country to economic growth of 1.4% in the third quarter.
Rockwell gains 16% after R72.6m BEE boost
Shares in Rockwell Diamonds gained 16% in Johannesburg after news it had found a new empowerment partner.
Absa seeks liquidation of Majali firm
Banking group Absa has applied for the final liquidation of Tshozi Investments, owned by controversial businessman Sandile Majali, according to the firm's legal head.
Acacia lowers full-year gold output target
Acacia Mining's full year output would match last year's of some 718,000 ounces, but lower than its target for the year of up to 800,000 oz.