Gold tests $1,600 but Europe anxiety weighs
Spot gold is struggling to breach $1,600 an ounce, as investors remain nervous over the progress of the euro zone's efforts to rein in its debt crisis.
Burnstone is on the mend – CEO Ferdi Dippenaar
The troubled Burnstone mine is getting back on track according to an update from Great Basin Gold, but RBC Capital Markets has remained cautious following a recent visit.
First Uranium to layoff staff at Ezulwini
First Uranium may retrench up to half of its employees at struggling Ezulwini, saying workers will have to prove their worth over Christmas to minimise layoffs.
Harmony restarts Hidden Valley after quake
Harmony Gold said operations at Hidden Valley, its Papua New Guinea project, had resumed following an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude.
Zimbabwe ultimatum for Caledonia
Sources within the Zimbabwe government say Caledonia Mining Corporation may be used "as an example" to companies "still unwilling to commit to (indigenisation) legislation".
Harmony halts Hidden Valley JV operations
Harmony Gold Mining says it has halted operations at its Hidden Valley joint venture operation in Papua New Guinea following an earthquake.
African Barrick to raise royalty in Tanzania
African Barrick Gold has agreed with the Tanzanian government to raise the royalty rate it pays on gold exports, says the country's minerals ministry.
Caledonia plays down Zimbabwe threat
Caledonia Mining has played down threats that the Zimbabwe government may take over its operations, following reports that it is not keen on implementing the indigenisation policy.
Former Aurora miners plead for help
Penniless Aurora miners have issued a letter pleading for help, as one of the company's directors faces criminal charges for snubbing a court inquiry.
CRG’s let-off a boost to acid drainage plans
The Department of Mineral Resources’ decision to let Central Rand Gold continue with mining has removed a major obstacle for dealing with acid mine drainage.