Amcu says Sibanye-Stillwater makes new attempt to halt strike

Labour union Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) says mining firm Sibanye-Stillwater has filed another application to the labour court for an interdict preventing its members... 

Agrizzi says Bosasa used union bosses to get contract at Gold Fields

Angelo Agrizzi, the former marketing co-coordinator of Bosasa Facilities Management, on Wednesday spilled the beans about the inner workings and political links of the controversial consultancy... 

South African faith communities back Xolobeni community's resistance against mining exploration

The Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (Safcei) on Tuesday came out in support of the Amadiba Crisis Committee (ACC) action group and called on Mineral Resources Minister... 

Project Halo refutes allegations of favoritism in bid to acquire Optimum, Koornfontein mines

Project Halo – the consortium which came out as the preferred bidder in the highly-contested purchase of coal mine previously owned by the Gupta family – on Tuesday rejected allegations of... 

We have never invited Mantashe to Xolobeni – Amadiba Crisis Committee

The Amadiba Crisis Committee (ACC) action group on Tuesday contradicted the statement by Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe that he would be visiting the volatile Xolobeni community in the... 

Xolobeni youth distances itself from Mantashe ban, wants Minister to visit the village

Xolobeni youths have distanced themselves from the Amadiba Crisis Committee's (ACC's) announcement that mineral resources minister, Gwede Mantashe, was not welcome at the volatile Eastern Cape... 

Six illegal miners nabbed during gun battle in Ekurhuleni

Gauteng police said on Wednesday that they had taken in for questioning a group of six men suspected to be involved in illegal mining gangsterism in Ekurhuleni areas of Benoni, Springs and... 

Tensions rise again as Mantashe attempts to visit Xolobeni community

Tensions between the Amadiba Crisis Committee (ACC) and South Africa's minister of mineral resources, Gwede Mantashe, escalated once again on Tuesday after Mantashe announced that he would be... 

AMCU strike continues at Sibanye as union verification process is adjourned

Sibanye-Stillwater said on Monday that the mediator of the ongoing strike at its gold operations in South Africa would approach the Labour Court to seek guidance about the verification of union... 

Anglo American makes executive changes in base metals unit and Brazil

Global mining group Anglo American on Thursday announced a number of senior management changes following the decision to divide the management of its global base metals business from its strategy... 

AMCU slams Sibanye for strike interdict at gold operations

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) on Wednesday accused Sibanye-Stillwater of trying to interdict its protected strike, saying the company had tried underhand tactics to... 

Xolobeni community bans Mantashe for appealing right to say no to mining

The Amadiba Crisis Committee said on Thursday that Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was not welcome at the Xolobeni community anymore after it received his application for leave to appeal... 

AMCU accuses Sibanye of using 'underhand tactics' to end strike

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has retaliated against Sibanye-Stillwater, saying that the miner had resorted to further "underhanded tactics" in an effort to discredit... 

Japanese embassy donates mobile clinic to speed up occupational health claims

The Japanese Embassy on Monday donated a mobile clinic facility to the Aurum Institute in a bid to speed up the assessment of occupational health claims from former miners with the support of... 

Mantashe calls on Sibanye to resolve ongoing workers' strike

South African Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe on Friday urged Sibanye-Stillwater to urgently resolve the workers' strike currently underway at three of the company's gold operations.... 

Tharisa FY18 headline earnings, operating profit fall

Integrated resource group Tharisa on Wednesday reported a 13.6% decline in headline earnings per share to $0.19 in the year to September 30, while operating profit fell 26.3% to $72.5-million.... 

DMR initiates ground stability study in areas affected by illegal mining in Joburg

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) said on Monday that it has initiated a ground stability study in the Johannesburg area with immediate effect. In a statement, the DMR said the study, which... 

Sibanye says more workers report for duty

Sibanye-Stillwater said on Monday that attendance at its operations has improved relative to last week, but remains low, as a result of the ongoing strike action by the Association of Mineworkers... 

Treasury report finds Koko meddled to help Tegeta

Former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko obstructed coal testing that would have compromised the contract Tegeta Exploration cinched with the power utility, according to a forensic report released by... 

Govt banking on policy certainty to revive mining industry

South Africa's government is banking on recent reforms and policy certainty to revive the mining industry after production  fell by 1.7% in the first eight months of 2018 compared with an increase... 

Merafe Resources says output from joint venture with Glencore up 20%

Mining company Merafe Resources said on Friday its ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the third quarter ended 30 September 2018 increased by 20% to 84 000 t compared... 

Kibo Energy says submits documents in bid for Tanzania coal to power project

Africa-focused energy company Kibo said on Friday it had submitted its formal tender qualification document to the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (Tanesco) for the Mbeya coal to power project,... 

Amplats to compensate relocated Limpopo community

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) will compensate two communities in Limpopo by R55-million - 19 years after they were displaced to make way for the Mogalakwena Platinum Mine. Members of the... 

Mining Charter to be gazetted next week

The final Mining Charter would be gazetted next week by Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe. The Charter was approved with minor amendments by the September 19 Cabinet meeting. 

Gold wage talks deadlock again between Sibanye and AMCU

Wage negotiations between the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) and Sibanye-Stillwater reached a deadlock once again on Thursday. "No agreement has been reached and wage... 

Government's economic stimulus package to be made public soon – Presidency

The economic stimulus package adopted by cabinet will reprioritise government spending within the existing fiscal framework towards activities that will stimulate economic activity, the presidency... 

Mantashe pleased with mining contribution to GDP

The mining and quarrying sector contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) bode well for the sector and indicated a commodity boom may be imminent, Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe,... 

Hundreds of Mazowe Mine employees in Zimbabwe reportedly to be retrenched

Hundreds of Mazowe Mine employees will reportedly lose their jobs after the company was put under care and maintenance in Zimbabwe. Mazowe Mine is part of the Metallon Corporation group which... 

D-Day for public comments submissions on draft Mining Charter

Friday marks the last day for the department of mineral resources to receive written submissions on a draft mining charter which was gazetted for public comment in June. This follows over three... 

NUM serves Harmony Phakisa mines with 48 hours strike notice

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in the Free State region served Harmony Phakisa mines with a 48-hour strike notice to Harmony mines, the union said on Thursday.  Thousands of NUM members... 

Workers reject latest wage offer by South African gold producers

Workers unions on Wednesday rejected the revised three-year wage offers of up to 7.2% salary increases made by South African gold producers at the a centralised collective bargaining forum. This as... 

Farlam unhappy with snail pace in implementation of his Marikana recommendations

Retired judge Ian Farlam, who chaired the government-instituted judicial commission of inquiry into the August 2012 Marikana massacre – in which at least 44 people including protesting Lonmin... 

Transnet signals intention to suspend CEO Gama

The Transnet board has served notice on CEO Siyabonga Gama and two other top senior officials that it intends to place them on precautionary suspension. Chief procurement officer Thamsanqa Jiyana... 

We made significant progress in Marikana, says Lonmin

Platinum producer Lonmin has made significant progress in delivering on its commitment to the Marikana community, the company said on Wednesday. "Housing has been a key focus of the company’s... 

Hundreds gather in Brits to demand jobs at mines

Hundreds of unemployed people have gathered at the Brits sports ground in the North West province, ahead of a march to mining companies in the area to demand jobs. Provincial chairperson of the... 

Trade unions to respond to wage offer in the gold sector

Trade unions are expected to formally respond to wage offer tabled by gold producers when the third round of negotiations resume on Wednesday in Boksburg east of Johannesburg. Gold producers tabled... 

Solidarity, NUM rejects gold producers wage offer

Solidarity has become the second workers union to reject the latest three-year wage offer tabled by South African gold producers even though it admitted that the mining companies have presented a... 

Tawana says completes demerger of 85% of shares in Cowan Lithium

Australia-based mineral exploration company Tawana Resources said on Wednesday it had completed the demerger of 85% of the shares in Cowan Lithium Limited, holding the Cowan, Yallari and Mofe Creek... 

Minerals Council says gold sector is facing 'serious challenges'

The Minerals Council South Africa, formerly the Chamber of Mines, said on Wednesday that the mining industry continued to face major challenges despite the gold sector remaining a significant... 

Union calls for mine bosses to be prosecuted for deaths of mineworkers

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) on Tuesday called for mine bosses to be prosecuted for the deaths of six miners in Limpopo at the Phalaborwa Mining Company's copper mine....