Mining Inudstry
latest news & developments
ArcelorMittal sees few signs of govt project spending
Steelmakers are frustrated by slow infrastructure development exacerbated by spending cuts in the mining sector.
Gold mines table final wage offer of 6.5%
Gold mining companies have tabled their final wage offer to all labour unions within the sector, offering a basic increase of 6.5%.
Industry hits the right notes, but is it enough?
Government leaders and mining bosses at conference try to find solutions to a multitude of challenges
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.
Hard-core strikers not caving in
After nearly two months of wildcat strikes, mine workers are divided some are throwing in the towel, whereas others are sticking to high wage demands.
Huge merger wobbles a lopsided world
Xstrata and Glencore to go ahead with merger.
The water is mine
Half of South Africa’s coal resources lie under the Waterberg region and mines are gearing up to move in.