Miners fear Namibia’s rights proposal
Plans by the Namibian government for legislation that will assign almost all mining and exploration rights to a state-owned company will hurt the vital sector, say industry officials.
Aquarius hit by safety stoppages
Aquarius Platinum is the latest platinum company to report having its operations affected by a safety crackdown implemented by the department of mineral resources.
Another obligation to hit Zim miners
Zimbabwe is considering legislation to force miners to fund development in local communities, reports a local newspaper.
Gold One gains steam on takeover talk
Gold One International’s share price rally is gaining momentum as the market awaits news of a full-scale takeover of the gold junior.
Minmetals admits defeat to Barrick on Equinox
China's Minmetals Resources has bowed out of the battle for copper miner Equinox Minerals, saying Barrick Gold Corp's C$7.3bn bid is too rich.
Uranium prices set to recover
The uranium market will remain in deficit until 2020 and prices will start to recover in the second half of this year, according to a research report by RBC Capital Markets.
Guinea eyes bigger mines stakes, tougher rules
Guinea's new mining code will give the state a free 15% stake in projects with an option to acquire another 20%, according to a draft report.
Rio reaches accord with Guinea over Simandou
Rio Tinto says it will pay the government of Guinea $700m after reaching an agreement to resolve all outstanding disputes over its Simandou iron ore project.
Miners to submit regular safety reports
The department of mineral resources will require boards of mining companies to submit quarterly reports on health and safety, parliament hears.
Kumba output hit by excessive rainfall
Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 23% decline in quarterly production, hit by excessive rainfall at all operations.