Mine strikes
Strikes, stronger dollar add pressure to rand
The rand was trading at R10,7930 per dollar, 0,2 percent weaker than its New York close.
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Sibanye Gold looks to acquire platinum mines
While it won’t say which, Sibanye Gold has publicly expressed interest in acquiring platinum mines.
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Implats: Wage talks with Amcu continue
Impala Platinum says platinum producers and Amcu are still trying to resolve outstanding issues.
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Cosatu: Zuma's Sona must tackle mining issues
Cosatu wants Zuma to commit to tackling issues in the mining industry when he delivers the Sona.
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SACP slams Amcu for platinum strike
The SACP says Amcu’s prolonged wage strike will have disastrous consequences.
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Concern over SA's shrinking economy
Figures show the economy experienced its first contraction since 2009, dropping 0.6%.
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Platinum strike: relief foundations help 10,000
Amcu members have been on strike for 17 weeks, demanding a basic salary of R12,500 per month.
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Amplats CEO apologises
Chris Griffith has apologised for comments he made in a daily newspaper earlier this week.
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Stocks rise as strike talks boost miners
Producers such as Implats, Amplats and Lonmin all gained around one percent in the day’s trading.
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Marikana: ‘Mr X’ to testify in camera
The witness is set to reveal more details about an apparent ‘muti ritual’ before the shooting.
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Platinum strike: Negotiations continue
The industry has reached a dead end, with mine bosses suing the union and workers refusing to budge.
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Amcu won't budge on wage demands
The Amcu president says bosses are not aware of the financial plight of their workers.
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Amcu: 7 injured in clash with police
Police used rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse striking Amplats workers.
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Platinum sector losing R400m a day
As the Amcu strike enters its third week, the sector is losing close to R400m a day.
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Amplats 'not on the back foot'
Anglo American Platinum's CEO is confident positive results will continue despite ongoing strikes.
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'African exploration prospects high'
Minister Susan Shabangu says Africa's mineral development potential is unparalleled.
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Challenging time for mining sector
Delegates from more than 100 nations are meeting at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
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Profits for Amplats, but outlook bleak
Fresh labour unrest across the platinum belt is threatening its earnings recovery.
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Mining Indaba: Investors jittery
An accounting firm says mistrust between mine bosses, govt and unions is hampering industry growth.
