Minister acknowledges mines debate harm
The government knows that the debate on nationalisation dents SA's image and will not do anything unconstitutional, says the Minister of Public Enterprises.
New effort to end wage impasse
Striking coal and gold miners are meeting the Chamber of Mines in separate talks in a bid to end stoppages that have cost South Africa tens of millions of dollars in lost output.
African Minerals, Shandong sign $1.5bn deal
African Minerals has finally signed an agreement with Shandong Iron & Steel that will see the Chinese group invest $1.5bn in African Minerals' flagship iron ore project in Sierra Leone.
Wage talks set for Monday as mines stay shut
Wage talks with unions to end a strike against the country's main gold miners have brought the sides closer together and negotiations will resume on Monday, says the Chamber of Mines.
Grupo Mexico net doubles
Mexican miner and railroad operator Grupo Mexico says its profit doubled in the second quarter, boosted by higher metals prices and output.
Collahuasi unions join Escondida in strike
Workers at Chile's Collahuasi have put down their tools over unmet labour demands, compounding worker unrest as a strike at top global copper mine Escondida enters a ninth day.
Anglo delivers as commodities surge
Anglo American has posted a 38% increase in half-year operating profitability, succeeding in cashing in on record commodities prices.
Gold miners to talk as strike starts
Gold mine workers and the major producers are due to meet for wage talks, in a bid to end a strike that may halt daily output worth up to $25m.
Anglo shuns calls for higher dividends
Anglo American is facing questions over its seemingly conservative dividend policy, with some investors asking the group for a "bigger bite of the cherry".
Exxaro to shut Zincor
Exxaro Resources has decided to shut down permanently its loss-making Zincor plant near Springs after being unable to find a buyer.