Congo elections results in 48 hours delay
The delay could add to problems in a vote marred by violence, logistical problems and allegations of fraud.
Great Basin gains as $150m loan sealed
Ferdi Dippenaar, CEO of Great Basin Gold, says fears over the mining method at its South African mine exacerbated worries it would not secure bank debt.
Firestone, Sekoko funding in-tact
Funding for the Sekoko Resources, Firestone Energy coal project in the Waterberg had not been withdrawn, Firestone Energy said.
Platmin to return consolidated: Gilbertson
Platmin's proposed delisting was the precursor to a stronger, consolidated company when the market was more supportive, said Brian Gilbertson, chairman of Platmin shareholder, Pallinghurst Resources.
Global Witness exits ‘blood diamond’ scheme
Campaign group Global Witness has pulled out of the Kimberley Process, calling the scheme outdated and a failure, almost nine years after its launch.
Target state mining firms, says Brian Menell
Mining executives should focus less on social responsibility programmes and more on engagement with state mining companies to deal with resource nationalism, says Brian Menell.
Diamond demand to outpace supply to 2020
Chinese and Indian appetite for diamonds will fuel demand growth of more than 6% a year over the next decade, far outpacing supply increases, says Bain & Company.
SA coal exports fall in November
Richards Bay Coal Terminal has exported 6.3 million tonnes of coal in November, compared with 7.4 million tonnes the previous month, says the firm
Xstrata eyes benefits from copper supply woes
Xstrata expects to benefit from supply troubles hitting copper globally, as it reports increased resources and says its own key projects are on track and on schedule.
Anglo OKs $1.7bn Queensland coal project
Anglo American says its board has approved the $1.7bn Grosvenor metallurgical coal project in Queensland, Australia.