Zambia miners seek independent tax audit
Mining companies operating in Zambia want the government to appoint independent international auditors to verify whether they are paying all the taxes due.
Solidarity seals wage deal with Lonmin
Trade union Solidarity says it has reached a two-year wage agreement with platinum miner Lonmin that will see its members get pay rises of up to 8%.
Exxaro workers score as scheme pays out
Almost 10,000 employees of Exxaro Resources are to receive up to R135,000 in terms of an employee share ownership plan; the second leading miner to announce such a payout.
ICT likely to lose SIOC right: analyst
An analyst told Bloomberg News Imperial Crown Trading was likely to come off second best when the High Court sits tomorrow on a mineral prospecting dispute.
Zimbabwe ultimatum for Caledonia
Sources within the Zimbabwe government say Caledonia Mining Corporation may be used "as an example" to companies "still unwilling to commit to (indigenisation) legislation".
Harmony halts Hidden Valley JV operations
Harmony Gold Mining says it has halted operations at its Hidden Valley joint venture operation in Papua New Guinea following an earthquake.
Keaton given nod for Leeuw Mining takeover
Keaton Energy Holdings says the Minister of Mineral Resources has consented to a change in control of Leeuw Mining and Exploration.
BHP Billiton Energy Coal in BEE deal
BHP Billiton Energy Coal SA has entered into an empowerment transaction with a black-owned consortium led by the Pembani Group.
Rio Tinto wins fight against Ivanhoe poison pill
An abitrator has ruled a "poison pill" takeover defence erected by Ivanhoe Mines Ltd does not apply to global mining giant Rio Tinto, leaving Ivanhoe vulnerable to a takeover by Rio.
Shanduka raises coal stake
Shanduka Group has concluded a widely expected transaction which will see it increasing its stake in Shanduka Coal to a controlling one.