Trans Hex earnings tumble
Diamond producer Trans Hex has reported a first half headline loss per share of 97.2 cents after posting earnings per share of 7.7 cents in the first half of last year.
Illegal mining war claims six lives
Police are searching for an armed gang that killed six people on the East Rand which is related to an illegal mining war in the region.
NUM tables opening wage demand of 37% for gold miners
SOUTH Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has submitted its first gold industry wage demand calling for a 37% hike over two years, said...
Jubilee postpones Platinum Australia merger
The proposed merger has been held up by a liquidation order by JIC Mining against PhokaThaba, a subsidiary company of Platinum Australia.
Glasenberg watchful of capital plans
Glencore Xstrata posted a 39% decline in first half net income and said it was scrutinising its capital plans.
Ten more illegal miners found dead
The bodies of more illegal miners were found at an abandoned gold mine shaft west of Johannesburg.
Lawyer calls for ‘industry-wide’ settlement
Richard Meeran, an attorney for Leigh Day, said the mining sector ought to come up with an industry-wide settlement for silicosis sufferers.
Illegal mining cause of 10% of Gauteng murders
The scourge of illegal mining accounts for 10% of overall murders in South Africa's Gauteng province, the local government said.
BHP cuts dividend for first time in 15 years
BHP Billiton cuts its dividend for the first time in 15 years as half year profits fell 96%, and said it would abandon its progressive dividend policy.
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.