South32 opportunity for deal-hungry Glencore
Ivan Glasenberg, Glencore CEO, would probably recognise now was the time to buy assets such as South32, analysts said.
Working group to manage SA power crisis
A working group consisting of business associations and government departments has been created to find innovative ways of boosting SA's electricity supply.
NUM to vote on week-long Northam strike
The National Union of Mineworkers is to decide whether to continue with the week-long strike at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine.
Namibia exporting electricity to South Africa
Namibia power utility, NamPower, is suppling about 200MW to Eskom, its South African counterpart which is struggling to meet demand.
Zim mining sector to shrink 2% in 2015
Zimbabwe's mining industry was expected to shrink for the first time in five years owing to high costs, falling metal prices and a lack of new foreign capital.
Workers call end to Northam strike
The one week strike at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine was called to a halt with the night shift on January 20.
Harmony to build on fatality free quarter
Harmony Gold said it wanted vigilance at its underground mines to be stepped up in order to build on its fatality free December quarter.
Acacia scouring West Africa for growth
Brad Gordon, CEO of Acacia Mining, said the company may find production growth opportunities in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Mali.
Power shortages not new to SA mining
Power interruptions could be managed by South Africa's mining sector, but it would ultimately hurt growth.
CoM disappointed with MPRDA return
South Africa's Chamber of Mines said the return of proposed amendments to mining legislation to the National Assembly would create more uncertainty.


















