Mining-heavy SA industry group issues carbon tax warning

An industry lobby group comprising large mining groups and mineral processing companies is cautioning against the proposed introduction of a carbon tax in South Africa until South Africa has fully charted its abatement potential and the costs...

Treasury ponders flow-through share mechanism to boost prospecting

The National Treasury in Pretoria is currently pondering a question, the answer to which could have a profound impact on the development of the country’s mining industry, and, in particular, its junior sector, as well as on the local equity...

The exploration funding buck will stop – or start – with the Finance Minister

The National Treasury in Pretoria is currently pondering a question, the answer to which could have a profound impact on the development of the country’s mining industry, and in particular its junior sector, as well as on the local equity...

SA faces 'overwhelming' skills challenge

Five years, an ambitious sector skills-development plan and more investment in training than the current skills levy offers are all that buffer the long-term sustainability of South Africa's mining industry against certain failure.

If current training trend persists, skills challenge will become overwhelming

Five years, an ambitious sector skills development plan and more investment in training than the current skills levy offers, are all that buffers the long-term sustainability of South Africa's mining industry against certain failure.

Former Transnet head to be Western Areas chair

The outgoing head of South Africa's state-owned transport utility Transnet, Mafika Mkwanazi, will take up the post of non-executive chairperson at gold miner Western Areas, the company said yesterday.

The Royalty Bill and SA's competitiveness

An open letter to Finance Minister Trevor Manual, questioning whether the proposed money bill will maintain SA's mining competitiveness.

The Royalty Bill

An open letter to Finance Minister Trevor Manuel questioning whether the proposed money bill will maintain SA's mining competitiveness

Platinum group, State to debate royalty bill

The world's second-largest platinum miner, Impala Platinum Holdings, said it would meet officials of the South African National Treasury today to discuss its concern with a new minerals royalty bill.