Mineworker dies before court ruling
A week before the Constitutional Court ruled on his claim for R2.6m in health damages from AngloGold, a mineworker died of lung disease.
Doubt grows over Rio’s Riversdale bid
Tata Steel has raised its stake in Australia's Riversdale Mining , making it harder for miner Rio Tinto to seal its $3.9bn bid for the Mozambique-focused coal miner.
Petmin to seek upside in spot market
Petmin is about to ditch its policy of locking all sales into supply agreements, saying it wants to cash in on higher spot prices for the anthracite it produces at Somkhele mine.
Analysts grapple with Glencore
Mining analysts will spend another day in briefings with Glencore executives, seeking to understand a business that is simultaneously a commodity trader, miner, as well as an investor.
New energy plan finalised by April
The Integrated Resource Plan, which will determine the country's electricity mix over the next 20 years, will be passed into law by the start of April, says a goverment official.
Metorex gives Ruashi clean bill of health
The transformer issues at Metorex’s flagship mine are a thing of the past, enabling the group to deliver while copper is trading at record highs, says management.
Good times return for Merafe
Merafe is back in the black as good times return for the ferrochrome sector, but the company faces major funding commitments to pay for planned expansions.
Glencore ‘in talks with China, Qatar’
Swiss commodities trader Glencore has opened up talks with sovereign wealth funds in China and Qatar to bring in a cornerstone investor ahead of its planned listing on the LSE, according to a report.
Police pounce on Van Kerrebroeck
The South African Police Force has arrested a 32-year old man - believed to be alleged company hijacker Dennis Van Kerrebroeck - in connection with diamond theft.
Keaton raises R65m with share issue
Keaton Energy has raised R65m by issuing new shares for cash, intended mainly to pursue opportunities presented by the recent acquisition of Leeuw Mining.