Zambia’s kwacha recovers after election slide
Zambia's kwacha has gained 2.4% as it recovers from losses triggered by the upset election victory of opposition leader Michael Sata.
First Uranium points to lobby group for its woes
The avarice of four landowners, assisted by a well-known environmental activist, is allegedly threatening the existence of First Uranium's Mine Waste Solutions.
Gold already 20% down from high
The gold price is in free fall, but the fundamentals for the yellow metal remain strong, analysts say.
Nationalisation debate not healthy, says Phosa
The picking of sides in the debate on nationalisation is not healthy for the country, given its history, says ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa.
Peru raises mining taxes to fund social programs
Peru's Congress has raised taxes and royalties on the lucrative mining sector, handing a legislative victory to leftist President Ollanta Humala.
Gold price spurs drive to get more from dumps
The vast majority of South Africa's gold lies deep underground but atop the mine dumps scattered around Johannesburg, you can actually walk on the stuff.
Sata’s Zambian win no cause for panic
Mining investors may react with some nervousness to the election of Michael Sata as president of Zambia, but his victory will not trigger a significant "run for the door'.
‘King Cobra’ Sata wins Zambia presidential race
Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata has been declared the winner of Zambia's presidential election, ousting incumbent Rupiah Banda as the leader of Africa's biggest copper producer.
Zambia opposition ahead in presidential vote
Zambia's opposition leader Michael Sata has held on to his lead over incumbent Rupiah Banda, in the race to become the next president of Africa's biggest copper producer.
DiamondCorp confident over fundraising
DiamondCorp will need to raise more funds within the next 12 months to continue with the development of its Lace mine in the Free State.