Beneficiation not optional in new MPRDA
Government may force the mining sector to participate in beneficiation, at least as far as the supply of raw materials are concerned, according to policy proposals.
Sarb swoops on Mzi Khumalo’s assets
Mining magnate Mzi Khumalo has finally been hit with a R1bn order of forfeiture by the Reserve Bank for flouting exchange control laws.
ANC Youth League braces for leader’s trial
The ANC Youth League is planning to support its leader Julius Malema, who has galvanised legions of poor black supporters, at a disciplinary hearing this week that may lead to his suspension.
Malema’s demise will change mining debate
The nationalisation debate will probably head into a new direction when the dust settles over the disciplinary hearing of ANC Youth League President Julius Malema.
Shabangu to give charter verdict soon
Mines minister Susan Shabangu will soon give her assessment of industry progress in reaching the objectives of the Mining Charter.
Nationalisation not a cure-all for SA’s ills
Cosatu has cleared the air about its stance on nationalisation considerably by giving its full support to the views of the National Union of Mineworkers.
Transnet won’t be carved up, says CEO
Stripping Transnet of its rail infrastructure assets will be "disastrous', while the notion was sending the wrong message to bondholders, says CEO Brian Molefe.
Glencore sees opportunities in volatility
Commodities trader Glencore has posted a 50% rise in first-half profit and says it sees potential opportunities emerging from the current market turbulence.
Shabangu condems Hawks raid
Mining Minister Susan Shabangu has described the raid on her department and the State Law Advisers' offices by the Hawks last month as "highly irregular".
ANC plans to dig deep on mine overhaul study
The ANC plans to complete by the end of the year a study on how to use its vast mineral wealth to fight widespread poverty.