August 12, 2020

S.Africa’s minister drops challenge to court ruling on black ownership threshold

Mines minister has withdrawn an appeal of a court ruling that held that mining companies did not have to maintain at least 26% black ownership in perpetuity.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 9, 2020

Foreign mineworkers return to South African mines

The Minerals Council said 698 foreign mineworkers had returned on Tuesday.

July 3, 2020

Monster rally adds $250 billion to global top 50 mining companies

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows an industry clawing back most of the covid-19 related losses by the end of the second…

June 19, 2020

Glencore’s venture with Merafe starts job cuts

The venture runs seven chrome mines and five ferrochrome plants in South Africa, and employs a total of 11,448.

May 27, 2020

South African mines record 320 covid-19 cases

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced a further easing of the lockdown from June 1.

May 26, 2020

Pandemic to cut S.Africa’s mining output by 8-10%

Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp said it would take a month for its mines to fully ramp up.

May 18, 2020

Heavy-metal pollution causes mass fish deaths in Nigeria

Samples of the fish and nearby waters analyzed in a laboratory showed normal levels of hydrocarbon and unusually high amounts of metals traceable to waste from batteries.

May 6, 2020

Dwarsrivier shuts after covid-19 case

Production at chrome mine in South Africa was suspended after an employee tested positive for covid-19.

May 4, 2020

South African union wins case on covid-19 safety

Union said it had won a court case against the government that will force authorities to impose strict guidelines against covid-19.