Nationalisation debate not healthy, says Phosa
The picking of sides in the debate on nationalisation is not healthy for the country, given its history, says ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa.
Peru raises mining taxes to fund social programs
Peru's Congress has raised taxes and royalties on the lucrative mining sector, handing a legislative victory to leftist President Ollanta Humala.
Gold price spurs drive to get more from dumps
The vast majority of South Africa's gold lies deep underground but atop the mine dumps scattered around Johannesburg, you can actually walk on the stuff.
Rand off lows but still vulnerable
The rand has bounced from a two-year low against the dollar, but is still under pressure a day after recording its biggest daily fall since October 2008.
Zambia opposition ahead in presidential vote
Zambia's opposition leader Michael Sata has held on to his lead over incumbent Rupiah Banda, in the race to become the next president of Africa's biggest copper producer.
Copper crashes to lowest since 2010
Copper has crashed below the psychological $8,000/tonne level, as economic fears escalate on news of a manufacturing contraction in China combined with a grim outlook for the US economy.
‘King Cobra’ Sata leads Zambia election count
Opposition leader Michael Sata has taken a lead in Zambia's presidential election, with 10% of votes counted.
Tanzania in $3bn Chinese coal, iron ore deal
China's Sichuan Hongda has signed a $3bn deal with Tanzania to mine coal and iron ore in the resource-rich east African country, says local media.
Production disruption at Village’s Cons Murch
Village Main Reef says it has started a process to dismiss employees that have been participating in unprotected strike action at its Consolidated Murchison mine in Limpopo.
Gold weakens on dollar rally
Spot gold has slipped under the weight of a rallying dollar, after falling more than 1% in the previous session, when the US Federal Reserve offered a grim economic outlook.