Glencore to sell silver for $900m payment
Glencore made further progress on its debt reduction strategy after selling a share in its future silver output from its Antamina mine in Peru.
CoM calls for 5-year carbon tax moratorium
South Africa's Chamber of Mines said a proposed carbon tax should be delayed by five years in the absence of a proper cost and benefits analysis.
Trans Hex passes dividend, market healthy
Trans Hex passed the interim dividend but said demand for its products remained healthy despite slowing trading conditions in China.
Carbon tax would not hurt SA miners: Treasury
A proposed carbon tax would not hurt South Africa's mining sector, said Reuters citing comments by the country's National Treasury.
Lonmin issues do or die rights offer circular
Lonmin said if shareholders did not support a $400m rights offer later this month the company could cease trading.
SA facing water supply cuts
South Africa may implement water restrictions in provinces most affected by a drought - the worst since 1992.
SA miners given 12 months on BBBEE
South Africa's mining sector has been exempted from complying with the BBBEE Act for 12 months whilst it is harmonised with the MPRDA.
Motlanthe declares tripartite alliance dead
A loss of strong leadership within the South African government had undermined the tripartite alliance between the ANC, the SA Communist Party and Cosatu.
Tharisa loses 30% of October shifts
Tharisa said it lost about 30% of all production shifts in October at its Tharisa Mine following two Section 54 stoppages.
Impala Platinum to commission furnace
Impala Platinum is to commission an idled furnace this month, giving it extra capacity for greater flexibility in handling its own concentrate.