Mugabe’s health steers Zimbabwe destiny
President Robert Mugabe's failing health has likely forced his Zanu-PF party to press for early elections in Zimbabwe, but it has not so far loosened his grip on power.
Exxaro again faces Eskom uncertainty
SA's economy, and Exxaro Resources in particular, may be in for more bad news if there is another delay in the start-up of the first generating set at the Medupi power station.
First Uranium posts quarterly sales increase
First Uranium says that its second-quarter gold sales rose 17.7% from the prior quarter and it is maintaining its full year outlook despite problems at both its projects.
Mpumalanga back in business
The Department of Mineral Resources has confirmed that the moratorium on prospecting right applications in Mpumalanga has been lifted.
Glencore, Shanduka eye SA’s big guns
Glencore is pursuing joint ventures with Cyril Ramaphosa across the mining sector - with an emphasis on bolt-on deals, says industry sources and analysts.
Ghana talks with gold miners over new taxes
Ghana is in talks with gold miners in the country over additional taxes so as to benefit from the soaring price of the precious metal, says the government.
China resource tax goes national
China will extend a regional resource tax on domestic sales of crude oil and natural gas to the whole country and widen it to include coking coal and rare earths.
Rio surrenders 51% stake in Murowa Diamonds
Rio Tinto has told Zimbabwe's government it will give up a 51% stake in its local diamond unit Murowa, reports state media.
Mines debate hurts sector, says Cutifani
AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani has said talks of mine nationalisation were hurting investment in the sector, reports Business Day.
Implats seals wage deal
Impala Platinum says it has reached a two-year wage deal with the National Union of Mineworkers, averting a possible a strike at the miner.