SA, Lesotho embark on R15.5bn water scheme
South African hopes that water from Lesotho will be increased 50% while Lesotho will benefit from an improvement in infrastructure.
Motlanthe may still continue mining role
Kgalema Motlanthe may continue his role as arbiter in the mining sector after he retires from government in May.
China may buy Rio Tinto coal mine in Zim
China Power Investment Corporation is considering buying a coal mine in Zimbabwe from Rio Tinto and establishing a $2.2bn power plant.
CoAL Goedenhoop sale approved by DMR
Coal of Africa has had plans to sell its Opgoedenhoop property approved by the South African government.
Mozi to extract capital gains from Rio
Mozambique said it hoped to extract a capital gains tax from Rio Tinto for its $4.2bn acquisition of the Benga coal mines from Riversdale Mining in 2011.
NCOP approves MPRDA amendments
The National Council of Provinces today approved changes to the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act.
NCOP to vote on MPRDA on March 27
The National Council of Provinces is to vote on the controversial changes to the MPRDA on March 27.
Cosatu, EFF differ on platinum strike
A strike in the platinum sector has drawn differing appraisals from the Economic Freedom Fighters and Costau.
Up to 70% of Bayside jobs may be lost
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA said up to 70% of jobs at BHP Billiton's Bayside smelter would be lost.
Zim cuts fees, but only juniors benefit
Zimbabwe cut fees for exploration of platinum but the improvement in industry competitiveness did not specially help established producers, said Aquarius Platinum.