Implats stands ground despite Zim levy threat
Impala Platinum sent a letter to Zimbabwe's mines ministry in which it insisted a platinum refinery would take 18 months to build despite a 15% levy ultimatum.
Pan African’s Holding retires, Loots steps up
Ron Holding, who is 62, has taken retirement and will be replaced by former Shanduka Resources MD, Cobus Loots.
MPRDA amendments may be revisited
South African mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, declined to guarantee proposed amendments to mining law would not revisited in Parliament.
Zimbabwe lays down platinum levy ultimatum
Platinum group metal producers in Zimbabwe have until February 10 to agree "a concrete plan" for a refinery or face a 15% levy on unbeneficiated exports.
SA gold share climb supported by rand
South African gold shares hit the ground running this year but analysts believe a weak rand will help them to further ratings improvements.
Is Ramatlhodi’s mining champion a good idea?
Ngoako Ramatlhodi's vision for "a national champion" provides an interesting insight into the South African mine minister's vision for the industry.
RioZim chases $10m for gold mine restart
RioZim, an associate of Rio Tinto, is seeking $10m in a rights offer to pay for the reopening of its Cam and Motor gold mining project in Zimbabwe.
Sibanye unveils R50m profit plan for Cooke 4
Sibanye Gold unveiled plans to save jobs at its Cooke 4 section primarily through a new work cycle which will add up to R50m in profits a year.
Debt shortage to drive mining M&A in 2015
A lack of quality debt finance to all but the largest mining companies would see the private sector helping to drive more merger and acquisition activity in 2015.
Implats seeking clarity on 15% Zimbabwe levy
Impala Platinum said it was unsure whether Zimbabwe intended imposing a 15% levy on unbeneficiated ore, a development that could hurt its 50% Mimosa stake.