IRR says Mining Charter still flawed

South Africa's latest Mining Charter is better than the previous document but is still "profoundly flawed" and a continuing choke on investment, the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) said on... 

First Quantum says competitiveness key to Zambia copper production

Global metals and mining company First Quantum has urged Zambia to ensure competitiveness and stability in the sector in order to attract foreign direct investment and regain its slot as Africa's... 

Lungu refuses to fire Minister following Zambian mining tragedy

Zambian President and leader of the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) party Edgar Lungu, has turned a deaf ear to calls for the Minister of Mines Richard Musukwa to be fired following Wednesday’s mining... 

New mechanisms launched to help former mineworkers claim in landmark silicosis case

A new website and a Facebook page was launched on Tuesday in a bid to assist former mineworkers and their dependents who may be entitled to compensation that have made provisions for a Trust Fund... 

High Court lifts interim order against MC Mining's Makhado project

MC Mining, previously known as Coal of Africa, on Monday said it welcomed a high court decision to lift an interim order against the company's environmental authorisation for the Makhado hard... 

Mines chief inspector compiling report on Sibanye-Stillwater accidents – Mantashe

The acting chief inspector of mines is compiling a report on all accidents that occurred at Sibanye-Stillwater mining operations since the beginning of this year, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede... 

Nersa grants Eskom R32.69bn in RCA application

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on Thursday granted Eskom R32.69-billion following its regulatory clearing account (RCA) application for the multi-year price determination... 

South Africa's mining production down 4.3% y/y in April

South Africa' mining output fell by decreased by 4.3% in April compared with the same month last year, the national statistics agency said on Thursday. Statistics South Africa said the largest... 

Search for fifth miner continues at Sibanye Kloof mine

The search for the fifth mineworker trapped underground continues at Sibanye-Stillwater Kloof mine, the company said on Wednesday.  Sibanye confirmed late Tuesday that the body of a fourth worker... 

Sibanye suspends operations at Kloof mine for a day of mourning

Sibanye-Stillwater said on Tuesday it had suspended mining operations at its Kloof Ikamva shaft for a day of mourning after four mineworkers died underground. Sibanye on Tuesday located the body of... 

Workers call for total shutdown of Eskom amid wage negotiations deadlock

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Thursday called for a total shutdown of South African state-owned power utility, Eskom, following another collapse in wage negotiations.  Eskom workers... 

Mantashe says dept paying attention to seismicity to avoid fatalities

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said on Thursday that the death-toll increase in mining accidents was a serious concern, adding that the department's Council for Geoscience (CGS) and... 

SA has eight year backlog in issuing of mining rights – Mantashe

Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe said on Thursday that the country has a backlog of about eight years in issuing of mining rights as proper processing of applications for mining... 

Kimberley's illegal miners to get mining permits

Hundreds of artisanal and illegal miners in Kimberley in the Northern Cape will on Thursday receive mining permits from the Department of Mineral Resources.  Deputy minister of mineral resources... 

Mantashe sees 'solid' mining charter after consultations

South Africa's mines minister is confident of delivering a "solid" new charter for the industry after holding the last community consultation in KwaZulu-Natal province, his department said late on... 

Mantashe vows to finalise mining charter in June

South African minister of mineral resources Gwede Mantashe said on Thursday his department plans to finalise the revamped mining charter, the government's regulation tool for transformation, by the... 

Mantashe to rope in Police Minister over illegal mining issue

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said on Tuesday that he intends to have discussions with the Police Minister in a bid to curb illegal mining as the department vies to enforce regulations... 

Unions to picket at chamber of mines over industry fatalities

Labour federation Congress of South African Trade Unions and the National Union of Mineworkers will picket at the chamber of mines on Thursday to demand action against what they call deteriorating... 

Ramaphosa mourns mining disaster deaths at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Driefontein operations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the death of seven workers at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Driefontein mine near Carletonville on the West Rand in Gauteng. The death toll at the mine... 

Transnet chair resigns on eve of meeting with government

The chairperson of Transnet, Linda Mabaso, has resigned with immediate effect, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday. Mabaso's resignation comes on the eve of a shareholder... 

Halted Botswana diamond mine to be sold at online auction

A diamond mine in Botswana, owned by now extinct Australian miner Kimberley Diamonds, is going up for sale at an online auction to be held Monday, as its liquidators failed to secure viable offers,... 

Salary disparities between workers and executives worry ANC – Mabuza

Deputy President David Mabuza on Tuesday said South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) was deeply concerned about the major imbalances between the incomes of workers in South Africa... 

Ramaphosa calls for equal pay for men and women #MayDay

African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday called for equal pay for men and women in South Africa. Ramaphosa was speaking at a Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)... 

Marange villagers disperse after diamond protest in Zimbabwe

After two days of demonstrations – which at one stage turned violent – disgruntled villagers from Zimbabwe’s diamond-rich area of Marange on Tuesday began dispersing after a day of running battles... 

Lily mine secures R300m, search for 3 trapped miners to resume

Lily Gold Mine, where three workers were trapped underground in Barberton in Mpumalanga in February 2016 when a lamp-room container they were working in fell into a sinkhole, has secured... 

Illegal mining threatens Johannesburg infrastructure – Mashaba

Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba said on Thursday he was concerned about apparent inaction by the national government to curb illegal mining which threatened critical bulk infrastructure and posed... 

Police release identities of Limpopo mineworkers killed in petrol bomb attack

Police forensics on Thursday released the names of the six mineworkers killed after a petrol bomb was set off inside the bus they were travelling in to Limpopo's Modikwa Platinum Mine near... 

Mugabe to be summoned over diamond mining probe

Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is to be summoned by a committee of lawmakers in Zimbabwe to testify at a parliament probe into lost revenue from diamond mining. The lawmakers plan to... 

Mantashe to engage further on 'once empowered, always empowered' ruling

South African Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe on Tuesday said that his department would be engaging further with the mining industry about the contested "once empowered, always empowered"... 

Zambian ruling party members to vote against their president

Member’s of Zambia’s ruling Patriotic Front (PF) have resolved to vote against President Edgar Lungu in the forthcoming impeachment motion in an effort to “teach” him a “life lesson”, the Zambian... 

Mine worker crushed to death at De Beers operations in Limpopo

A female employee was crushed to death when she fell onto a conveyer belt at De Beer's Venetia diamond mine in Limpopo, police said on Monday. Spokespeson Brigadier Motjafela Mojapelo said the... 

R&E reports R7m loss due to ongoing litigation

South African gold miner Randgold and Exploration (R&E) on Monday reported a total comprehensive loss of R7-million for the year ended 31 December 2017, down from R7.9-million the previous year, as... 

Former mines minister a no show at Parliament

Former mineral resource minister Mosebenzi Zwane on Wednesday failed to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on mineral resources where he had been expected to answer questions on... 

Transnet is trying to root out Gupta-related corruption – Gama

Transnet is trying to get to the bottom of how the company was committed to contracts that saw an agency linked to the Gupta family earn lavish fees on its infrastructure contracts, CEO Siyabonga... 

South African court grants union interdict blocking renewable energy deal

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said it had obtained an urgent court interdict preventing power utility Eskom from signing renewable energy contracts on Tuesday with 27... 

Optimum workers paid but questions raised about future sale

There was no reason to place Optimum Coal Mine into business rescue other than the financing woes of Tegeta Exploration and the now fugitive Gupta family, Parliament's portfolio committee on... 

BLSA welcomes Cabinet reshuffle

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) on Tuesday welcomed the changes to the national executive announced on Monday night by newly appointed President Cyril Ramaphosa, but urged him to speedily... 

Mining communities celebrate as High Court orders their involvement

There were celebrations at the High Court in Pretoria on Monday after a ruling compelled the South African government and the Chamber of Mines -- which represents producers in the mining sector --... 

NUM calls on workers to report unsafe working conditions

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Friday called on its structures in the mines to confront management and employers whenever there are health and safety deviations or substandard working... 

Stanbic says mining remains crucial to Zambian economy

Stanbic Zambia says mining remains a significant sector of the southern African country's economy as it generates the largest amount of revenue for the government through taxes. "As the second...