AngloGold halts Blyvoor 5 shaft pumping
AngloGold Ashanti has stopped pumping activities at Blyvoor 5 shaft but will keep dewatering its neighbouring Savuka shaft by pumping two other Blyvoor shafts.
China iron ore exports rocket in December
Iron ore exports to China in December increased 29% as the price weakened and some local mills were shuttered over the winter month.
Rios to demand 30% premium of Glencore
Rio Tinto would not recommend a merger with Glencore unless it received a premium on its shares of at least 30%, said a former BHP Billiton executive.
Matona to subject Eskom to close Govt control
Tshediso Matona, the CEO elect of Eskom, will subject the utility to even closer government scrutiny.
Zuma defends Mining Charter as an action that cannot cause harm
SOUTH African president, Jacob Zuma, lauded the redraft of the country's Mining Charter saying it was necessary to "ignite" the economy and bring change...
ICVL to build power plant at Mozi’s Benga
International Coal Ventures, the consortium that bought Benga coal mine from Rio Tinto for $50m, is to build a power station in the country.
Mali to exceed 40 tonnes gold output in 2016
Mali produced 50 tonnes of gold in 2015 to consolidate its position as Africa's third-largest producer and expects to increase output this year.
Mine spillage pollutes Kruger Park river
Polluted water from a dam owned by a phosphate mining firm flowed into the Olifants river which runs through the Kruger National Park.
Gold firms to offer below inflation pay hikes
South Africa's gold mining companies were likely to offer below inflation wage increases when they table their response to last week's union demands.
NUM will know Lonmin future on July 15
Lonmin will know whether it will face derecognition on Monday following a court decision to review its interdict until July 15.


















