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CoM lauds Shabangu in rankings success
Bheki Sibiya, CEO of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, said South Africa’s much improved ranking in the Fraser Institute study into political risk was down to the efforts of…
R300bn nuclear budget “just the beginning”: Peters
The R300bn set aside in finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s national budget last week for nuclear power in South Africa was just a beginning said Dipuo Peters, energy minister.
Implats starts to dismiss ‘no shows’
Workers who did not report for duty at Impala Platinum Holdings Rustenburg mine on Wednesday will be dismissed, says the company.
SA less attractive to mining investors: SAIRR
SA has become significantly less attractive as a mining investment destination since 2006, says the SA Institute of Race Relations.
Court orders Aurora’s Zuma to pay R10m
A high court judge has granted default judgment against the chairperson of liquidated Aurora Empowerment Systems, Khulubuse Zuma, for the payment of R10m.
Eskom asks for 10% drop in power use
Power utility Eskom says it needs people to cut their power usage by 10% to keep the country’s electricity supply running.
Num wants First Uranium CEO to be fired
The National Union of Mineworkers has urged mining company First Uranium Corporation to fire its CEO after the company said it may retrench 1,800 mineworkers.
Former Aurora miners plead for help
Penniless Aurora miners have issued a letter pleading for help, as one of the company’s directors faces criminal charges for snubbing a court inquiry.
SA eyes R400bn nuclear build price tag
South Africa plans to spend an estimated R400bn on building up its nuclear electricity-generating capacity, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.
Harmony recovers body of miner
Harmony Gold said it had recovered the body of the miner trapped last week at its Kusasalethu mine, near Carltonville.
ANC slams Sexwale’s testimony
The ANC’s national disciplinary committee has slammed the testimony provided by Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale at ANCYL leader Julius Malema’s disciplinary hearing.
Cabinet approves beneficiation guidelines
Cabinet has approved implementation plans for the minerals beneficiation strategy, says government spokesman Jimmy Manyi.
Julius Malema on full pay until appeal
ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has to “vacate his position”, says the party’s national disciplinary committee.
Shabangu woos China
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has assured potential Chinese investors that South Africa offers a competitive mining sector.
Shabangu to mediate in Xstrata dispute
The Minister of Mineral Resources, Susan Shabangu, is to help resolve a dispute between the National Union of Mineworkers and Xstrata.
Workers, Chamber to protest over safety
Thousands of mineworkers are expected to down tools over safety on Tuesday, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Aurora directors accused of stalling
The directors of Aurora Empowerment Systems are allegedly delaying the Master’s inquiry into their management of Pamodzi Gold’s assets, according to the joint provisional…
Nationalisation debate not healthy, says Phosa
The picking of sides in the debate on nationalisation is not healthy for the country, given its history, says ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa.
State-owned Alexkor posts operating profit
State-owned diamond miner Alexkor has posted its first gross operating profit in five years, says Deputy Public Enterprises Minister Ben Martins.
Fedusa: Govt not serious about acid water
The Federation of Unions of SA has accused the government of not addressing the threat of acid mine drainage.