Anglo hires fund manager amid review
Anglo American hired Jim Rutherford, a fund manager for Capital Group for 16 years to its board amid a strategic review.
Developmental pricing a ‘deal-breaker’: CoM
Roger Baxter, COO of the Chamber of Mines, said imposing developmental pricing would be "a deal-breaker" for the South African mining sector.
First Quantum closes Kansanshi contract
Toronto-listed First Quantum Minerals said up to 250 workers at its Kansanshi copper mine in Zambia would be affected after it terminated a contract.
AMCU to resume Amplats talks
The Associated of Mineworkers & Construction Union sounded a note of optimism saying more talks with Amplats could get the parties closer.
QKR sells 7.5% in Navachab to Epangelo
QKR Corporation, founded by former banker Lloyd Pengilly, has sold a 7.5% stake in its recently purchased Navachab mine to Namibia's Epangelo Mining.
SA mining grew 2.3% in 2012: Shabangu
South African mines minister Susan Shabangu said the mining sector grew 2.5% in 2012 which led to the creation of 11,754 jobs.
AEMFC could alleviate Eskom coal woes
Coal production from South Africa's state-owned mining company could help lower the risk of more load-shedding by electricity utility, Eskom, a government official said.
Renamo, Frelimo shake hands on peace deal
Mozambique president and head of Frelimo, Armando Guebuza and Afonso Dhlakama, leader of Renamo agreed a peace deal ahead of general elections in October.
Copper up on oil price gains
Another day of improved oil prices helped copper to a 1.1% increase with analyts saying the outlook for the commodity was helped by better energy prices.
Zim CoM will engage with Mugabe regime
Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines would engage with the country's government in an effort to achieve growth.