Eskom may risk further Medupi delays
Eskom may seek to replace control and instrumentation contractor to the R105bn Medupi power project, Alstom, which could result in yet further delays.
AMCU may call strike as CoM extends deal
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said it did not have to accept an 8% pay offer which had been extended by the Chamber of Mines.
Water, mine licence process applauded
A process by which environmental aspects of mining and prospecting have been shifted from the MPRDA to NEMA have been applauded in parliament today.
Mugabe replaces mines, indigenisation ministers
Saviour Kasukuwere and Obert Mpofu were both replaced as minister in Zimbabwe after president Robert Mugabe announced sweeping cabinet alterations.
Gold firms, NUM finalise wage deal
South Africa's gold producers confirmed widely expected news that they had signed an 8% wage increase with the National Union of Mineworkers.
China to aid to South Sudan mining
South Sudan is hoping to develop its own extractive resources sector with financial assistance from China.
MPRDA amendments may cause eco damage
Amendments to the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, due to kick off this week, could be damaging to the environment, lobbyists say.
Marikana miners to march on Union Buildings
Survivors of the Marikana shootings wanted to appeal for state legal aid and would march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria in order to make their request.
Sasol ups earnings 25% despite write-down
South African petrochemical group Sasol lifted earnings a quarter despite booking a hefty R5.6bn write-down on its wax and polymer operations.
Holding appointed CEO of Pan African
Ron Holding has been appointed CEO of Pan African Resources after serving as joint interim CEO while Cobus Loots will be the firm's financial director.