Xstrata posts coal output record
Xstrata has posted record thermal coal production in the third quarter and a more than 7% rise in overall coal output, thanks to the start of operations at its Mangoola mine.
Gemfields goes big on emeralds
London-listed Gemfields is generating cash hand-over-fist and intends using its financial strength to gain greater control over the world's emerald business.
Merafe Q3 output down
Merafe Resources has reported a 18% drop in third quarter production as weaker markets and scheduled maintenance see the company operating at just above half its capacity.
Rio’s tax to boost Guinea’s infrastructure
Guinea will use 35% of a $700m windfall from Rio Tinto to rebuild the mineral-rich West African nation's broken infrastructure, says a Guinean official.
Ownership rule too stringent, says Tsvangirai
Zimbabwe's local ownership rules for foreign mining companies are too stringent, says Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Rio Tinto in major retreat from aluminium
Rio Tinto is putting an estimated $8bn worth of aluminium assets up for sale across six countries, only four years after buying aluminium giant Alcan for $38bn.
Gold One keeps ahead of guidance
Gold One International has reported a 23% increase in quarterly production to 35,128 ounces, which exceeds the company's guidance of 34,000 ounces.
Phoenix starts cold commissioning
Pan African Resources says it has commenced with the cold commissioning of the Phoenix platinum tailings plant.
Aquarius’ Blue Ridge may be up for sale
It seems various potential buyers may be sniffing around Aquarius Platinum's mothballed Blue Ridge mine, despite worsening operating conditions for the sector.
Musical chairs in the Waterberg
It's a case of trading places among the aspirant coal miners of the Waterberg, with Sekoko Resources announcing it has poached two top executives from Namane Energy.