Shabangu accused of dodging Karoo questions
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has been accused of dodging questions about drill site locations for shale gas exploration in the ecologically sensitive Karoo basin.
SA’s gold output down
Gold production was down in February while total mining output rose, says Statistics SA.
AngloGold to revamp BEE deal
AngloGold Ashanti says it will restructure its black empowerment deal to ensure its employees benefit.
Gold Fields wants more of its Ghana mines
Gold Fields appears keen to buy the 19% stakes held in its Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana by partner Iamgold should Iamgold decide to dispose of those investments.
Gold Fields maintains gold reserves
Gold Field maintained its remaining gold reserves at healthy levels as of the end of December but rising working costs and tougher safety standards have eaten into the group's remaining gold resources.
New tax may fund acid water clean-up
Government is considering imposing a mining industry levy or tax to finance the clean-up of toxic acid water.
Gold expected to surge above $1 600
Gold's record-breaking streak is likely to last with the price pushed higher by inflation fears and low interest rates, says consultancy GFMS.
GFMS CEO turns into a raging gold bull
Gold bear Paul Walker has undergone a Damascene conversion and become a raging gold bull as Western governments and central banks fail to get their financial acts together.
Mines grab debate casts shadow on industry
The debate over nationalisation of SA's mines was the top concern for firms last year, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.
Aquarius grabs Afarak
Aquarius Platinum will buy 74% of Afarak Platinum, which has new order prospecting rights to two properties in the Bushveld Igneous complex.