Grupo Mexico net doubles
Mexican miner and railroad operator Grupo Mexico says its profit doubled in the second quarter, boosted by higher metals prices and output.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Northam, Num square up over days of mourning
Northam Platinum has sent a written appeal to the National Union of Mineworkers to engage in discussions regarding the deployment of key employees during days of mourning.
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.
Phosa: ANC deserves flak over mines
Criticism on the "drawn-out manner" in which the ruling party has dealt with the nationalisation debate is valid, says its treasurer general Mathews Phosa.