Power price hike to cost SA mining sector extra R2bn

The interim increase in electricity tariffs would add an additional R2-billion in costs to the South African mining industry, Chamber of Mines (CoM) technoeconomics assistant adviser Dick Kruger says. Commenting on the National Energy Regulator...

Namakwa CEO says LSE listing accelerated growth

London-listed gem producer Namakwa Diamonds on Wednesday reported that the year ended August 31, had been one of the "most intense periods of change and growth" in the company's history. CEO Nico Kruger said in a statement to shareholders that...

Mine dump ownership debate, bacteria aid nickel recovery, coal firms and climate change

South Africa’s mining industry and the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) are at odds over a December ruling in the Bloemfontein High Court that the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), of 2002, does not apply to all...

Mining industry, government at odds over High Court ruling on mine dump rights

South Africa’s mining industry and the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) are at odds over a December ruling in the Bloemfontein High Court that the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), of 2002, does not apply to all...

Coal still a hot topic for South Africa – Chamber of Mines

With debates on energy supply constantly heating up, South Africa’s predominant energy source cannot be ignored.