Exxaro coins it from coal and mineral sands
Coal and heavy mineral sands paid off big-time for Exxaro Resources in the six months to end-June, along with the usual hefty contribution from its stake in Kumba's Sishen iron ore mine.
Shabangu worried about mine ‘carnage’
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu has described the mounting death toll in the country's mines as "carnage", saying there is a link between the pursuit of profits and the body count.
Bonanza payout for Exxaro workers
Exxaro Resources mineworkers stand to receive up to R117,000 each in November when the group's first broad-based employee share incentive scheme matures.
SA ‘sacrifices’ water for gold
SA has sacrificed its water for gold and the yellow metal has therefore become a curse as acid mine drainage is affecting the economy and health of citizens, says an expert.
Peru, miners in pact to change royalties
Peru's mining firms have agreed to pay higher royalties in an overhaul of the current system, say sources on both sides of negotiations between companies and government.
Namibia makes u-turn on mining taxes
The Namibian government has backed down from far-reaching mining tax proposals, saying it will meet revenue targets when the industry is allowed to flourish.
Kumba lets fly at ICT testimony
Kumba Iron Ore has laid into allegations that it had deliberately sabotaged ICT's application for a 21.4% prospecting right in Sishen mine to make the submission appear fraudulent.
Jinchuan lays out strategy for Metorex
Chinese resource heavyweight Jinchuan intends using Metorex as a strategic platform for further developments in Africa and wants to keep the present management on board.
Zimbabwe approves mineral exploration body
Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved the draft framework for establishing a company to spearhead exploration of minerals throughout the country, according to a report.
Amsa fires first in court showdown
Senior Council for ArcelorMittal argue mining law does not allow for fractional mining permits in a court showdown that is crucial in the security of tenure debate in South African mining.