Extreme weather hits Rio Tinto output
Global resources giant Rio Tinto has been hit hard by tropical cyclones and widespread flooding.
Green light for online mines applications
A new online system for applications for mineral rights will come into effect next week, says the department of mineral resources.
Aurora says it has paid workers
An Aurora director has told Parliament that most of its workers at the Grootvlei and Orkey mines have been paid.
Quick judgment in Eskom price case
The public interest demands a speedy verdict in a court application to reveal BHP Billiton's preferential power prices, says the judge.
DMR denies it owes Aurora money
The department of mineral resources has dismissed claims that it owes Aurora money through a water pumping subsidy.
Palabora iron ore output down 8%
Palabora Mining says its iron ore output was hit by equipment slowdowns, while copper production fell 10%.
Num slates Aurora man’s ANC donation
The ANC should give a donation it got from Aurora's Khulubuse Zuma back to his unpaid workers, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Sixth fatality at Lonmin mine
A miner has died at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine in Rustenburg - the sixth fatal accident in this financial year.
ANCYL wants land grabs in Constitution
The ANC Youth League proposes amending the Constitution to empower the state to expropriate private property, particularly land and mines, without compensation.
Blow to Billiton in Eskom price case
The high court has rejected BHP Billiton's attempts to dismiss a legal bid which may reveal its preferential electricity prices.