Xstrata posts flat copper, coal production
Xstrata has posted a 6% increase in copper output during the second quarter, as volumes in Chile and from its Australian operations helped offset lower grades.
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.
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.
Regulator stops First Uranium operations
First Uranium has been forced to suspend operations after intervention from the nuclear regulator.
African Barrick income, production increase
African Barrick Gold says net income has risen 21% in the first half, boosted by higher gold sales and prices, with production in line with its expectations.
Optimum preps R800m capital raiser
Optimum Coal Holdings is pressing ahead with plans to raise R800m, or more, by November to finance its growth projects and possibly add more to its portfolio.
New strike threatens gold supply
Gold miners will be the latest to join nationwide industrial action and threaten supply of the precious metal at a time when prices are at record highs.
De Beers boasts record sales figures
De Beers has recorded its highest interim sales figures to date, buoyed by strong retail demand from the Indian and Chinese consumer markets.
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.
Amplats battles on costs and safety
Profits are up and Anglo American Platinum has declared an interim dividend of R5 per share, but it's clearly tough going at the platinum mining face.