Mine bosses cut down to size in 2012/13 purge
During the last two years, bosses of nearly half of the world's top 40 diversified mining companies lost their jobs as shareholders exacted revenge for under-performance.
Ramatlhodi puts brakes on MPRDA amendments
Mines minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has asked to review proposed changes to the Mineral & Petroleum Resources Development Act due to be signed into law.
Pallinghurst hits 3-year high as gems flourish
Pallinghurst made further value gains on the same days its 48% held Gemfields produced twice as much revenue as expected from its maiden ruby sales in Singapore.
Zuma puts mining ills top of national agenda
South African president Jacob Zuma threw recent mining sector ills to the top of the country's agenda calling in the private sector to help bridge social rifts.
Exploration fee adds to burden of Zim miners
Proposals for another administrative fee - this time for an exploration company - is placing increased burden on mining companies in Zimbabwe.
Exploration fee set to compress Zim miners
Miners in Zimbabwe face another fee - this time for exploration - in another example of how the sector is heavily taxed by the cash-strapped government.
Shanduka ties knot with Nhleko’s Pembani
The combination of the two companies creates a company worth R13.5bn with sub-Saharan ambitions and allows Cyril Ramaphosa to bring the curtain down on 13 years in business.
‘Nationalist’ Ramatlhodi is SA mines minister
Farewell to Susan Shabangu who makes way for Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi, a man who was subject to a correction probe that was controversially shelved.
Fiscal and regulatory failings hurt Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe had to finalise its fiscal and regulatory policies or risk continuing the resource curse that has afflicted the southern African country.
Who will be SA’s next mines minister?
Will mines minister Susan Shabangu be called upon to complete another term under the Jacob Zuma administration, or is the search on for a new candidate?