Platinum blots Anglo copy book
Anglo American posted a reasonable first half of production with output from Amplats down 40% - the only major upset recorded by the UK group.
Mwana studies Klipspringer restart
Mwana Africa may restart mining at Klipspringer as it looks to continue its remarkable turnaround in fortunes.
Anglo to sell Lafarge Tarmac JV for $1.5bn
Anglo American will punch a $1.5bn hole in its debt pile with the sale of its 50% stake in the Lafarge Tarmac joint venture.
Transnet unfazed by downgrades, economic ills
Transnet would press on with its R300bn expansion programme despite credit downgrades and a shrinking local economy, saying it was investing for a 40 to 50 year cycle.
Strikes in SA turn more radical
Strike season is South Africa is normally through the winter months, but they are now becoming more frequent, and more radical.
Mine bosses cut down to size in 2012/13 purge
During the last two years, bosses of nearly half of the world's top 40 diversified mining companies lost their jobs as shareholders exacted revenge for under-performance.
Ramatlhodi puts brakes on MPRDA amendments
Mines minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has asked to review proposed changes to the Mineral & Petroleum Resources Development Act due to be signed into law.
Pallinghurst hits 3-year high as gems flourish
Pallinghurst made further value gains on the same days its 48% held Gemfields produced twice as much revenue as expected from its maiden ruby sales in Singapore.
Zuma puts mining ills top of national agenda
South African president Jacob Zuma threw recent mining sector ills to the top of the country's agenda calling in the private sector to help bridge social rifts.
Exploration fee adds to burden of Zim miners
Proposals for another administrative fee - this time for an exploration company - is placing increased burden on mining companies in Zimbabwe.