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.
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.
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.
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.
More trouble for Coal of Africa’s Vele mine
A coalition of NGOs opposing the Vele mine in Limpopo has lodged an appeal against the granting of the mine's water licence which has now been suspended affecting development of the mine.
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".
Two dead, five injured at Gold Fields’ KDC
Gold Fields has announced the death of two employees at its KDC East mine after a seismic-related accident.
NGOs appeal Mapungubwe mine’s licence
A coalition of civil society organisations will lodge an appeal against the granting of a water-use license to a company aiming to establish a colliery near the Mapungubwe National Park.
Universal Coal takes 40% of Berenice
ASX-listed Universal Coal says it has achieved a direct ownership of 40% in the Berenice coking coal project.