Gold Fields’ executive VP for SA resigns
Gold Fields' South African region VP has resigned from the company, the second largest gold producer, confirmed on Wednesday.
NUM reports fatality at Gold Fields’ Beatrix mine
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on has reported a fatality at Gold Fields' Beatrix mine in the Free State.
Chilean survivor story nears climax
Chilean rescuers has reinforced an escape shaft to hoist 33 miners to freedom two months after they were trapped deep underground in a cave-in, as a stunning survival story that gripped the world nears its climax.
Exxaro to diversify investment portfolio
South African diversified miner Exxaro Resources is keen to broaden its portfolio to include copper and iron ore, its CEO Sipho Nkosi said.
Jubilee Platinum narrows annual loss
Mining exploration and development company Jubilee Platinum reported a full year headline loss of £1.35 compared to £1.12 previously.
NUM, Kumba wage talks collapse
Thousands of workers at South Africa's Kumba Iron Ore mine embarked on a strike for better wages after pay rise talks collapsed, a National Union of Mineworkers official said.
SA mining fatalities decline 26pct
Mining fatalities in the first nine months of 2010 dropped by about 26% compared to the same period in 2009, according to trade union Solidarity.
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.
Palabora using alternative rail routes for exports
South Africa's largest copper mine, Palabora Mining, said it was using alternative rail routes to export magnetite and vermiculite after a bridge in Limpopo was destroyed last week.
Gold Fields offers US dollar bond to repay debt
The proceeds from Gold Field's debut US dollar bond will be used to repay certain indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, the company said.