Glencore snaps up Rosh Pinah
Glencore International has taken its stake to Rosh Pinah, a zinc producer, to just over 80% after buying shares held by Exxaro Resources and other minorities.
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.
Congo elections ‘flawed’, says US envoy
Congo's elections, won by incumbent President Joseph Kabila according to provisional results, were seriously flawed, the US ambassador to the central African country said on Wednesday.
Firestone appoints Tebeila as chairman
Firestone Energy has confirmed the appointment of Timothy Tebeila as its new chairman, following the resignation of David Perkins.
Court revokes ICT’s Sishen licence
Kumba Iron Ore owned 100% of the prospecting right to Sishen Iron Ore Company, a High Court judge said - a development that sees ICT lose its rights.
Wescoal suffered ‘relentless campaign’
Coal producer Wescoal successfully had orders for its liquidation set aside after the High Court found the company had faced a 'relentless campaign' from Sutha Civils and BSM Mining.
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".
Solidarity seals wage deal with Lonmin
Trade union Solidarity says it has reached a two-year wage agreement with platinum miner Lonmin that will see its members get pay rises of up to 8%.
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.
Zambia miners seek independent tax audit
Mining companies operating in Zambia want the government to appoint independent international auditors to verify whether they are paying all the taxes due.