BHP Billiton sets production records

One of the world's biggest commodity producers, BHP Billiton has set production records for all four of the commodities it produces with Western Australia Iron Ore shipments rising to an annualised rate of 155 million tons. 25 Jul 2011 07:39

Assmang invests R400-million to comply

Manganese producer Assmang has invested R400-million in its Cato Ridge plant in KwaZulu-Natal in an effort to reduce the high dust levels and ensure that it complies with environmental laws. However, during a site inspection by Rejoice Mabudafhasi, Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs, the plant was closed for "routine maintenance". 22 Jul 2011 14:16

New Waste Act considers lifecycle assessment

History may well show that the new National Environmental Management: Waste Act was one of the most significant laws ever brought onto the statute books of South Africa, says the Gunstons Attorneys director, Garth Watson, speaking to the SA Commercial Prop News. 4 Nov 2011 13:49

Minimal changes to October's South African PMI

Business Week quotes Bloomberg's report that, according to a statement from Kagiso Tiso Holdings, South Africa's seasonally adjusted purchasing managers' index (PMI) was little changed in October, staying close to 50 for a second month, as expansion in manufacturing remained weak. The index advanced to 50.5 from a revised 50.2 the month before, the highest in four months. 4 Nov 2011 11:32

Namibian teacher to lecture mining at Wits

Top mining studies achiever Paskalia Neingo has joined the staff of Wits University's School of Mining Engineering department as an associate lecturer. However, it took a first degree as a science teacher and five years at the blackboard before she was able to realise her dream of studying mining engineering. 4 Nov 2011 10:03

ANCYL demands 'already addressed' by existing laws

According to the Business Day, Business Leadership SA chairman Bobby Godsell said that nine of the 12 demands presented to the Chamber of Mines by the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) could be addressed by regulation the government already has in place. 4 Nov 2011 09:24

Assore Limited, SA's top company for 2011

Mining holding company Assore Limited was announced as South Africa's top company at the Sunday Times Business Times Top 100 Companies Awards banquet in Sandton on 26 October 2011. Assore Limited was awarded 2011's top honours as it had achieved the best growth in shareholder returns over a five-year period, ending in September this year. 28 Oct 2011 09:45

Going green: viable option for the mining industry

Speaking to Mining Weekly, commentators say that the development of green mining initiatives and environment-friendly projects will become an increasingly economically viable option for the mining industry. 21 Oct 2011 14:30

Mining Weekly launches international edition for iPad

South Africa-based print and online publisher Creamer Media has launched a new international edition of Mining Weekly for the iPad. 21 Oct 2011 12:52

Anglo walks away with Nedbank honours

Anglo American's commitment to sustainability saw the company win three out of four categories at the sixth annual Nedbank Capital Green Mining Awards in South Africa. 13 Oct 2011 07:14

WTC Africa Initiative and Italy join hands in trade

Following a trade agreement reached between the World Trade Center Africa Initiative and Italy, business between Africa and Europe is set to receive a significant boost. The agreement will see business leaders from 12 African countries meet their Italian counterparts in on-site deal rooms next year, at the inaugural Afritalia Commerce Exchange. 12 Oct 2011 13:52

450 SA ex-miners sue Anglo American

In a case focusing on the plight of many Africans who worked in South African mines in the past and are now facing acute lung diseases, former Anglo American employees are suing their past employer, claiming damages for lung diseases they alleged to have contracted while digging for gold. 26 Sep 2011 15:15

Transnet contract to delay mine's production

Resource Generation (RSG), the energy resources company, on Tuesday (20 September 2011) said initial production from its flagship Boikarabelo mine in the Waterberg region of SA could be delayed by "the reluctance" of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) to commit to a rail haulage contract. 22 Sep 2011 14:56