Shabangu criticises trade unions for 'decimating each other'
Minister Susan Shabangu has spotlighted rivalry between NUM and Amcu, and instructed them to join hands against a common enemy: "monopoly capital".
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Shabangu: Mining industry is not a money-making scheme
The mining industry requires long-term commitment to South Africa and should not be viewed as a "quick, money-making scheme", says Susan Shabangu.
Mining: ANC fired up over policy changes
The ANC has become bold on policy recently, detailing the mining sectors in which it aims to increase the role of the state.
Mining indaba: Government and mining sector should partner up
Industry experts say a strong relationship between the state and the mining industry is needed in South Africa for it to realise its full potential.
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Nationalisation of mines won't happen, says Shabangu
The mines minister has told delegates at the mining indaba that the ANC and government are not interested in making mine nationalisation policy.
Shabangu calls on stakeholders to resolve coal supply issue
The state has determined that coal will be declared a strategic mineral, boosting Eskom's efforts to secure a steady supply to run its power stations.
Amplats's share price drops despite 'constructive' talks with govt
Amplats's shares have fallen over 2% after it announced it had "constructive" consultations with government about the company's restructuring plans.
CCMA will facilitate Amplats talks
Anglo American Platinum has asked the CCMA to facilitate discussions with unions about possible retrenchments.
Shabangu and Griffiths discuss future of Amplats
Anglo American Platinum chief executive Chris Griffith and Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu have met to discuss Amplats' restructuring plans.
Amplats should cut costs rather than retrench, says Amcu
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has called on government to intervene in Anglo Platinum's plans to retrench 14 000 employees.
Editorial: Digging a way out of our mining hole
Amplats' restructuring proposals, which will put four huge shafts on care and maintenance will have catastrophic consequences for workers.
Platinum price surges on potential supply deficit
The platinum spot price has increased to a three-month high pushing the JSE platinum stock index to a nine-month high amid potential supply limits.
Fracking spin-offs trump concerns
Nine pages - that is all South Africa got after months of silence over hydraulic fracturing for shale gas in the Karoo.
D-day for fracking
Not even the most ardent critics are holding out any hope that the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Karoo will be extended.
Shabangu condemns violence at Lonmin mine
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is "gravely concerned" about the violent protests at Lonmin's Marikana mine, her office has said.
Shabangu says mining resource rent tax must be fair
South Africa's mining industry needs a tax regime that keeps it globally competitive, says Minister for Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu.
The future is beneficiation
But the strategy to boost industry has a major stumbling block: readily available power.
Nationalisation out, nationalism in
The state and ANC are rigorously debating proposals that could force a radical shake-up of the country's $2.5-trillion non-energy mineral wealth.
Mining super tax will make foreign investors jittery
Nationalisation may be off the table but analysts warn that any changes to the tax regime in the mining sector will also scare away investors.
Shabangu hammers final nail in coffin of nationalisation
Mining Minister Susan Shabangu has put paid to nationalisation at the Mining Indaba, while outlining plans for a tax-heavy resource nationalism.
