October 15, 2013

Friedland wants South Africa to be the ‘Silicon Valley’ for platinum

In other words, he hopes to create a “Platinum Valley.”

October 13, 2013

The tribe has spoken: South African miners – please leave the island!

Bernard Swanepoel offers some ideas on how miners can recover their reputation.

October 11, 2013

South African platinum miners back at work, strike unnecessary: Amplats

Strike cost Anglo American Platinum more than 40,000 ounces in lost production, or $100 million in lost revenue.

October 10, 2013

Most junior miners won’t make it past this fall: McCoach

But when the market does recover, it is "going to be a screamer," he says.

October 4, 2013

STUDY: After lost decade South Africa mining to continue to lag

The rest of the continent is drawing money away from the country's mining industry struggling with soaring costs and industrial strife.

October 3, 2013

South African police planned shooting at Marikana mine — video

Footage shows a commander congratulating his officers for a well-executed plan.

September 30, 2013

New Zealand miners hit back at negative media campaign

"A dose of realism urgently needed on platinum tender."

September 29, 2013

Amplats miners to rally Monday

Says it won't back down until company abandons plans to fire 3,300 workers.

September 27, 2013

Anglo Platinum mines halted by massive strike in S. Africa

Less than 20% of the company's miners showed up for work today.

September 26, 2013

CEO salaries: Former Impala exec sent off with 28% pay boost

Paid more in last three months than entire preceding fiscal year.