Diamond prices return to pre-crisis levels
Diamond prices are now above pre-crisis levels after a 35% to 40% rise so far this year, helped by increased scarcity and an emerging role as an investment.
Anglo Platinum facing strike action
No wage negotiation season would be complete without threats of unprecedented strike action with Anglo Platinum the latest to come into the sights of unions.
Sylvania to sell iron ore assets
Platinum company says no value is being given to its iron ore assets in the share price and would rather focus on developing its platinum prospects.
Auryx wins Namibia prospect licences
Gold exploration company Auryx Gold said it has been awarded five new prospecting licenses in Namibia.
Wescoal to oppose liquidation application
Wescoal Holdings says it will oppose an application to liquidate its subsidiary, Wescoal Mining.
Exports boost Kumba earnings
Kumba Iron Ore says it expects a rise in first-half earnings, lifted by higher iron ore export prices.
State ‘can’t refuse’ manual rights submissions
A legal expert disputes whether the state has the right to accept online mineral rights applications only, saying the law also provides for manual and postal submissions.
Unions declare dispute in coal sector
A dispute over wage increases may see the crucial coal sector grind to a halt if unions embark on industrial action.
Gold One’s output ‘safeguards’ Chinese deal
Gold One International has declared better than forecast production, staying on track to avoid invoking a "claw back" clause in its transaction with a Chinese consortium.
Gold One exceeds production target
Gold One International has exceeded its gold production guidance of 28,000 ounces for the June-quarter as the ramp up of Modder East continues.