CoAL allowed to proceed with Vele
Coal of Africa says it is ready to begin full operations at its Vele colliery, after the government lifted a suspension of the project's integrated water use licence.
Gold Fields Q3 production up 3%
Gold Fields has posted a 3% rise in third quarter gold production, as the world's fourth-largest gold miner overcame a strike that halted output for five days in July.
Xstrata tells unions to take it or leave it
Xstrata has threatened to pull out of its proposed employee share ownership plan after a labour dispute related to the scheme had culminated in a protected strike.
Gold One gets Chinese go-ahead for Jintu deal
Gold One International says that the Chinese government has approved its Jintu transaction.
Gemfields goes big on emeralds
London-listed Gemfields is generating cash hand-over-fist and intends using its financial strength to gain greater control over the world's emerald business.
MPs seek clarity on BEE milestones
Parliament has asked the Chamber of Mines to explain how the industry’s assessment of BEE compliance differs so vastly from government’s conclusions.
Pallinghurst share price woes continue
The share prices of Pallinghurst and two of its key operating arms remain stubbornly depressed, forcing management into remedial actions like share buy-backs and additional listings.
Eastplats posts major output drop
Eastern Platinum has reported a 29% drop in third-quarter production at its flagship Crocodile River mine, due mainly to labour disruptions.
Merafe Q3 output down
Merafe Resources has reported a 18% drop in third quarter production as weaker markets and scheduled maintenance see the company operating at just above half its capacity.
Rio Tinto approves $1.3bn for Simandou
Rio Tinto has approved an additional $1.3bn of funding for its Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, pressing ahead with plans that will see the first shipment of ore by mid-2015.