EU critical materials rules could lead to new Irish mines New EU rules have come into effect today aimed at ensuring the union has access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials. Business • 23 May 24
EU critical materials rules could lead to new Irish mines New EU rules have come into effect today aimed at ensuring the union has access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials. Business • 23 May 24
Petra Diamonds' full-year earnings jump Petra Diamonds today posted a 47% jump in full-year core earnings as it got higher prices for the larger number of rough stones it unearthed. Business • 18 Sep 14
Petra Diamonds' full-year earnings jump Petra Diamonds today posted a 47% jump in full-year core earnings as it got higher prices for the larger number of rough stones it unearthed. Business • 18 Sep 14
Strikes hit South Africa mines South African platinum mines shut down today as the country's hardline miners union began a strike for hefty pay hikes. News • 23 Jan 14
Strikes hit South Africa mines South African platinum mines shut down today as the country's hardline miners union began a strike for hefty pay hikes. News • 23 Jan 14
Inquiry into 'Marikana Massacre' opens A retired judge toured the spot where South African police killed 34 striking miners in August as he opened a judicial inquiry into the incident. News • 01 Oct 12
Inquiry into 'Marikana Massacre' opens A retired judge toured the spot where South African police killed 34 striking miners in August as he opened a judicial inquiry into the incident. News • 01 Oct 12
South Africa miners accept pay rise offer Striking miners at Lonmin's Marikana mine in South Africa have accepted a management pay rise offer and will return to work on Thursday after six weeks of mining sector unrest. News • 18 Sep 12
South Africa miners accept pay rise offer Striking miners at Lonmin's Marikana mine in South Africa have accepted a management pay rise offer and will return to work on Thursday after six weeks of mining sector unrest. News • 18 Sep 12
New reports of violence at South Africa mines Platinum producer Lonmin has said there are new reports of violence at its eastern operations in South Africa. News • 28 Aug 12
New reports of violence at South Africa mines Platinum producer Lonmin has said there are new reports of violence at its eastern operations in South Africa. News • 28 Aug 12
Third of Lonmin mine strikers return to work About a third of workers have returned to South Africa's Marikana platinum mine, resuming operations at the site where police shot dead 34 striking miners. News • 20 Aug 12
Third of Lonmin mine strikers return to work About a third of workers have returned to South Africa's Marikana platinum mine, resuming operations at the site where police shot dead 34 striking miners. News • 20 Aug 12
