Alleging asset stripping and illegal gold sales from the mine, liquidators warn of an Aurora rerun
The Democratic Republic of Congo has halted mining expansion projects due to a power shortage that has it considering a "load-shedding" schedule.
Earth orbiting satellites are now able to determine areas prone to land subsidence, the sinking of ground above abandoned mines.
Platinum mines linked to Zimbabwe’s government have been excused from funding a -billion refinery plant.
Rescue workers have reached eight miners trapped in Harmony Gold’s Doornkop mine after an earthquake damaged electric cables, triggering a fire.
A landmark court ruling has ensured that directors can be held liable for the environmental damage done by their companies.
The national infrastructure development plan presents new opportunities for the region.
The growth that is starting to emerge in the global economy gives reason to hope that the situation is set to improve in the mining sector.
Sustainability makes commercial good sense for mines and the people who work for them.
Trade union UASA says while the national Infrastructure Development Plan is being implemented, mines are shutting down and employees are losing jobs.
The South Africa’s mining sector is sitting on massive mineral resources.
The government’s national infrastructure plan is intended to transform the economic landscape of South Africa.
Effective implementation of the national infrastructure development plan could position SA’s mining sector to capitalise on the next growth cycle.
Fierce infighting has erupted within the Richtersveld area’s structures over the leadership of a community-owned mine.
While Solidarity says a strike by Amcu members would yield no results, the labour minister says the market is entering a turbulent period.
Stringent laws (and vigilant unions) mean that going even deeper to get gold should not reverse the trend of improved safety in mining.
Blyvooruitzicht’s residents have nowhere to turn while choking on dust from a slimes dam that belongs to the stricken gold mine.
After a lengthy legal battle, Kumba and ArcelorMittal have finally signed an agreement that will ensure the long-term sustainable supply of iron ore.
Over 7 000 NUM members representing approximately 80% of the workers at the Northam platinum mine have gone on strike, says the union.
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Adcorp has put in an offer to buy 100% of Labour Solutions Australia, saying the final consideration would depend on the company’s earnings.
De Beers has begun work on a R20-billion underground mine to extend the life of its open-pit Venetia diamond mine in Limpopo to beyond 2040.
President Jacob Zuma says the country’s mining industry is poised for growth in light of a new R20-billion investment.
Mining giant Anglo American Platinum said it was losing an average of 3 100 ounces of production a day since the beginning of a strike.
The state’s interests have gone head-to-head with those of investors in the wrangling over proposed changes to South Africa’s mining laws.
The rand has strengthened following reports of manufacturing growth but mining output data is still to be released.
Mining unrest has rattled South Africa, but turmoil has been a hammer blow to the platinum belt, calling into question the future of an entire city.
The National Union of Mineworkers is preparing for a strike in the gold mining and construction sectors.
Around 2 000 mineworkers converged at an Anglo American Platinum mine over plans to cut 6 900 jobs amid unrest in the sector.
Central bank decisions, the latest economic reports and new South African mining and manufacturing data will keep investors and economists hopping.
Supporters say mining top dogs’ pay is justified by their scarce skills, share prices and the global nature of the industry.
The country’s sluggish manufacturing sector has added to miners’ cost and productivity woes.
Bruising wage negotiations between goldminers and workers look to have stalled after unions declared an official wage dispute.