Gecamines refuses to publish mining contracts
Congolese state mining firm Gecamines has refused a request from the mines ministry to publish all revised contracts.
Diamond watchdog okays Zimbabwe sales
Zimbabwe has been allowed to export diamonds from its Marange fields by the industry's top certification system, says an industry group.
Curtain down on Xstrata coal strike
Xstrata will receive empowerment credits if it distributes its planned ESOP evenly across all work levels in terms of a strike settlement brokered by government.
Anglo, MPs in face-off over BEE targets
Anglo American’s Godrey Gomwe has told parliament the group has already reached a black ownership target of 26%, and that figures suggesting otherwise were calculated incorrectly.
Randgold rallies as Bristow walks the talk
Shares in Randgold Resources have gained more than 7% after a strong set of results affirmed the erstwhile exploration start-up’s ability to be a one million ounces producer by 2015.
Num, Exxaro agree on wage deal
The National Union of Mineworkers says it has agreed a wage deal with Exxaro for workers that do not fall under wage deals struck earlier by the Chamber of Mines.
CoAL to raise another $40m in debt
Coal of Africa is close to finalising a new $40m debt facility, but will need to raise more funds to pay for its short and medium term growth plans.
Talks continue between Xtrata and Num
The National Union of Mineworkers and Xstrata will continue their engagement to find an amicable solution to a proposed Employee Share Ownership Programme (Esop).
CoM makes strong case against carbon tax
The Chamber of Mines has fired the first salvo at its annual general meeting on the next debate that will dominate SA’s mining sector.
De Beers says signs $2bn debt deal
De Beers has signed a $2bn debt deal to refinance existing debt and fund growth.