JSE-listed Merafe Resources on Monday said it expected its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended June 30 to be between 126% and 142% higher year-on-year.

A reviewed wage proposal has been submitted to the Metal and Engineering Industry Bargaining Council (MEIBC), trade union Solidarity said on Sunday.

The minister of mineral resources will in future issue mining-related environmental impact assessment and waste licence authorisations, Environment Minister Edna Molewa told MPs on Thursday.

The state Steel and Mines Department has sought a detail report from the state Forest and Environment department on the action taken against miners violating forest and environment rules.

According to data released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), the global stainless steel output amounted to 10.2 million tons in January-March, rising by 6.1% quarter on quarter and increasing by 6.8% year on year.

China's Baoshan Iron and Steel (Baosteel) said on Friday it will keep its major product prices for August delivery unchanged from July.

South Africa's striking NUMSA union said on Tuesday it would take the latest offer from the main employers' group to its members on Wednesday, possibly ending a week-old stoppage that has hit car manufacturers.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has confirmed that the electricity price increase for 2014/15 will be 7% from 1 July 2014. In light of the continuing rise in energy tariffs, it is becoming increasingly important for enterprises and busin...