Petmin drives its diversification strategy
Petmin has sold its Samquarz silica mine at a handsome profit as it diversifies into commodities such as iron ore and copper where chairman Ian Cockerill believes future profits lie.
Guinea to review mining contracts
Unconscionable provisions in mining contracts conducted with Guinea's former government would be overturned in a comprehensive mining review announced by the country's mines minister.
Vale readies first 35kt of Mozambique coal
Brazilian miner Vale said it would export its first coal from its Mozambique mine on Wednesday after resolving bottlenecks on the rail line.
Forbes Coal posts record exports
Forbes Coal exported 192,400 tonnes of coal in the second quarter of its financial year.
Pan African promises super dividends
Pan African Resources has proposed to pay a 37.9% increase in dividend, with CEO Jan Nelson saying investors can expect more of the same in future.
SA economy sheds more jobs
Another 49,306 jobs were lost in August, the fourth consecutive monthly decline, while only government created jobs, according to the latest Adcorp Employment Index.
BHP hits impasse with unions
BHP Billiton faces more work stoppages at its coal mines in Australia after negotiations with a union had reached an impasse.
Sasol cans Chinese CTL venture
Sasol has brought the curtain down on a proposed $5bn coal-to-liquids joint venture project in China, citing delays in having the endeavour approved by the Chinese authorities.
Jewellers, consumers seek gold alternative
Silver, bronze, ebony and plastics are seeing greater use in jewellery as surging gold prices put off price-conscious consumers, say jewellery makers at an international trade fair.
Explosion at French nuclear site kills one
A furnace has exploded at the Marcoule nuclear waste treatment site in southern France, killing one person.