Ghana censured over gold mine child workers
Companies buying gold from Ghana should ensure the metal wasn't been mined by child workers in the west African country, said Human Rights Watch.
Zim CoM rejects state-run mineral sales
Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines rejected a mining policy document proposing the state control the sale of minerals and auction mineral deposits.
Jewellery demand keeps gold steady in Q1
Demand for gold jewellery helped offset liquidations in investment products in the first quarter of 2014, said the World Gold Council.
Palladium climbs to 13-year high
The price of palladium climbed to a 13-year high on bets that its use by automakers will increase.
Platinum future clouded, crunch looms
The future of the platinum market remained clouded but there could be a supply surplus in 2015, said Nomura International.
Wallington joins up with Miranda
John Wallington, the former CEO of Coal of Africa, has joined Miranda Minerals as its CEO, it has been confirmed.
De Beers to sell more Namibian goods locally
De Beers is to sell more of diamonds it mines in Namibia to local cutters and polishers rather than abroad.
Trans Hex earnings tumble
Diamond producer Trans Hex has reported a first half headline loss per share of 97.2 cents after posting earnings per share of 7.7 cents in the first half of last year.
Sallies posts diluted headline loss
Fluorspar miner Sallies reported a diluted headline loss per share of 8.7 cents for the year ended June 2010 after a headline profit per share of 2.3 cents a year ago.
CoM backs Zuma’s call for mines solidarity
The Chamber of Mines of South Africa said it supported a call by President Jacob Zuma to pool collective strengths to save jobs and grow the mining sector.