London Mining delays first Marampa shipment
Lonon Mining, which began producing iron ore from its Marampa operation in Sierra Leone earlier this month, has delayed its first shipment to January.
Lonmin finalises wage deals
Lonmin and the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union have wrapped up outstanding wage increase negotiations.
Firestone appoints Tebeila as chairman
Firestone Energy has confirmed the appointment of Timothy Tebeila as its new chairman, following the resignation of David Perkins.
Wescoal suffered ‘relentless campaign’
Coal producer Wescoal successfully had orders for its liquidation set aside after the High Court found the company had faced a 'relentless campaign' from Sutha Civils and BSM Mining.
Congo elections ‘flawed’, says US envoy
Congo's elections, won by incumbent President Joseph Kabila according to provisional results, were seriously flawed, the US ambassador to the central African country said on Wednesday.
Harmony restarts Hidden Valley after quake
Harmony Gold said operations at Hidden Valley, its Papua New Guinea project, had resumed following an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude.
Glencore snaps up Rosh Pinah
Glencore International has taken its stake to Rosh Pinah, a zinc producer, to just over 80% after buying shares held by Exxaro Resources and other minorities.
Court revokes ICT’s Sishen licence
Kumba Iron Ore owned 100% of the prospecting right to Sishen Iron Ore Company, a High Court judge said - a development that sees ICT lose its rights.
Zambia miners seek independent tax audit
Mining companies operating in Zambia want the government to appoint independent international auditors to verify whether they are paying all the taxes due.
Exxaro workers score as scheme pays out
Almost 10,000 employees of Exxaro Resources are to receive up to R135,000 in terms of an employee share ownership plan; the second leading miner to announce such a payout.