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Harmony restarts Hidden Valley after quake

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Harmony Gold said operations at Hidden Valley, its Papua New Guinea project, had resumed following an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude.

Glencore snaps up Rosh Pinah

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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.

Congo elections ‘flawed’, says US envoy

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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

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Firestone Energy has confirmed the appointment of Timothy Tebeila as its new chairman, following the resignation of David Perkins.

ICT likely to lose SIOC right: analyst

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An analyst told Bloomberg News Imperial Crown Trading was likely to come off second best when the High Court sits tomorrow on a mineral prospecting dispute.

Zimbabwe ultimatum for Caledonia

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Sources within the Zimbabwe government say Caledonia Mining Corporation may be used "as an example" to companies "still unwilling to commit to (indigenisation) legislation".

Harmony halts Hidden Valley JV operations

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Harmony Gold Mining says it has halted operations at its Hidden Valley joint venture operation in Papua New Guinea following an earthquake.

Solidarity seals wage deal with Lonmin

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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%.

Zambia miners seek independent tax audit

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Mining companies operating in Zambia want the government to appoint independent international auditors to verify whether they are paying all the taxes due.

Exxaro workers score as scheme pays out

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Almost 10,000 employees of Exxaro Resources are to receive up to R135,000 in terms of an employee share ownership plan; the second leading miner to announce such a payout.