The South African government has said that it remains committed to working with the mining industry to achieve returns that serve the best interests of all South Africans
Mining
Cluff announces strong Q1 and posts West Africa update
West Africa-focussed mining company, Cluff Gold, has announced its first quarter earnings are up 15 per cent year-on-year to US$5.3 million
Experts caution against ineffective management of mining resource

Experts suggest that African states should draw up a plan to use their mines in a more judicious way. (Image source: Summonedbyfells/Flickr)
Experts have warned that ineffective monitoring of mining resource in East Africa could destabilise the region
Pan African Resources to acquire Evander gold mine
Pan African Resources has entered into a deal with Harmony Gold to buy the Evander gold mine in South Africa for US$176.71 million
AVX ships first 'conflict-free' components from DRC
AVX Corporation has produced the world’s first capacitors containing validated conflict-free tantalum from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), writes Jon Offei-Ansah