Macozoma: beneficiation needs power surety
Abundant electricity and clarity on the costs thereof are prerequisites for the formation of downstream beneficiation industries, says Tshipi e Ntle chair Saki Macozoma.
Rand slides on Euro nerves, poor growth
The rand slide to 7.4 against the dollar, a decline of 1.7% on Wednesday in nervous trade ahead of more European talks on Greece's debt and weakening domestic growth in South Africa.
Fedusa: Govt not serious about acid water
The Federation of Unions of SA has accused the government of not addressing the threat of acid mine drainage.
Petmin drives its diversification strategy
Petmin has sold its Samquarz silica mine at a handsome profit as it diversifies into commodities such as iron ore and copper where chairman Ian Cockerill believes future profits lie.
Guinea to review mining contracts
Unconscionable provisions in mining contracts conducted with Guinea's former government would be overturned in a comprehensive mining review announced by the country's mines minister.
SA economy sheds more jobs
Another 49,306 jobs were lost in August, the fourth consecutive monthly decline, while only government created jobs, according to the latest Adcorp Employment Index.
BHP hits impasse with unions
BHP Billiton faces more work stoppages at its coal mines in Australia after negotiations with a union had reached an impasse.
Guinea doubles state mines ownership
It's now law for the Guinea state to take a 15 percent free-carry in mining projects and buy another 20 percent in yet another demonstration that Africa's governments want more of the resource pie.
Gold heads for $2,000 on India festival buying
Worries about Euro debt and the imminence of more physical buying by Indians despite record spot prices will drive gold ever higher, analysts say.
Mugabe stands firm on indigenisation
Platinum and diamond miners hoping for wriggle room in indigenisation talks with Zimbabwe were reminded by the country's president there would be no change in the policy.