Mimosa shines for Aquarius Platinum
Zimbabwean asset Mimosa was the stand-out performer for Aquarius Platinum in the June quarter, as the group's SA mines battled a string of production issues and the rand.
Anglo stops all coal operations due to strike
Anglo American says it has halted operations at its South African coal mines due to the ongoing wage strike.
DMR shuts down Smokey Hills
Production at Platinum Australia’s Smokey Hills mine has been interrupted for the third time this year, following an order to do so by the department of mineral resources.
Amplats tightlipped on Zimbabwe
Amplats CEO Neville Nicolau has allocated a high priority to production growth from the Unki mine in Zimbabwe, but he's tightlipped over the latest indigenisation developments.
Randgold sees steady output from Ivory Coast
Randgold Resources's Tongon mine in Ivory Coast is set to hit a target of 272,000 ounces gold output this year and maintain that level into 2020, says CEO Mark Bristow.
Coal strike kicks off
Workers in the coal industry have embarked on a countrywide strike, warning of "serious implications" for the economy if their demands were not met.
Jimmy Manyi put forward as minerals DG
Speculation is rife in government circles that cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi may be in line to be appointed the new director general of mineral resources.
Gold price forecasts rise
Analysts have boosted gold price forecasts for this year and next due to persistent concerns over the euro zone debt crisis and the US recovery and debt.
Letseng delivers for Gem Diamonds
Letseng achieved record average prices for its diamond sales in the first half of 2011, as did Ellendale in Australia for its fancy yellow stones.
Strike to start at gold mines
The National Union of Mineworkers says wage talks with the country's big gold miners had broken down.