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South Africa intends to suspend issuing mining rights

South Africa intends to suspend the granting of applications for prospecting and mining rights as well as any renewals pending a court case to review new mining laws, the Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane said on Thursday.

Reuters | July 20, 2017 | 1:36 pm

Amplats warns H1 profits to fall on impairments, rand

South Africa's Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) expects half-year profits to fall by as much as 67 percent due to a stronger rand, lower sales and post-tax impairments, the company said on Tuesday.

Reuters | July 18, 2017 | 11:25 am

South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines

The suspension follows a pending a judgement in an urgent interdict application by the country's Chamber of Mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2017 | 5:18 am

Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law

The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2017 | 6:46 am

Private capital says no to mining

Study shows Q2 2017 new private capital for natural resources investment dropped to lowest since 2011 and not a single mining fund were able to raise money.

Frik Els | July 7, 2017 | 4:37 pm

Brazil’s platinum miner Jandaga raises $2.9M in London listing

Jandaga Mines is taking advantage of investors' concerns over buying into South African platinum businesses.

Reuters | June 29, 2017 | 2:00 am

South Africa’s chamber of mines challenges new charter in court

South Africa's Chamber of Mines has applied to a high court for an interdict to prevent the implementation of a new charter that increases the minimum threshold for black ownership of mining companies

Reuters | June 26, 2017 | 11:57 am

More than 1,500 workers fired at Sibanye’s Cooke mine over strike

Workers at the mine downed tools over a week ago, angered by the company’s actions to eradicate illegal miners from its operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2017 | 10:12 am

South Africa just hiked black ownership rules, miners getting crushed

The country will require local miners to be 30% black-owned and has set a 12-month deadline for them to comply with the new rules.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2017 | 6:15 am

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South Africa intends to suspend issuing mining rights

Amplats warns H1 profits to fall on impairments, rand

South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines

Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law

Private capital says no to mining

Brazil’s platinum miner Jandaga raises $2.9M in London listing

South Africa’s chamber of mines challenges new charter in court

More than 1,500 workers fired at Sibanye’s Cooke mine over strike

South Africa just hiked black ownership rules, miners getting crushed

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