Blaze shuts Xstrata mine
A fire has caused Australia's Blakefield South coal mine in New South Wales state to close down, says owner Xstrata.
Mine deaths tally shows big drop
Mine deaths in 2010 fell by nearly a quarter compared with the previous year, but the fatality rates are still high compared to industrialised countries.
Skint JCI seeks loan
The former iconic JCI is seeking a further loan from Investec Bank to fund its near term cash requirements, including salaries and wages.
Draining flooded mines to take weeks
Australia's flood-stricken coal industry is facing lengthy disruptions, with one miner saying it may take weeks to drain its pits of water.
Eskom promises to keep SA’s lights on
Eskom says contingency plans are in place to ensure it generates enough electricity in spite of heavy rains disrupting coal supply to stations.
Harmony’s Hidden Valley faces legal battle
Harmony Gold’s Hidden Valley JV in Papua New Guinea is again facing legal action over damage caused by mine-related sediment to landowners along the country’s Watut River.
Riversdale, Tata in Mozambique power deal
Riversdale Mining and joint venture partner Tata Steel have agreed to fully own the $1bn Benga power plant project in Mozambique, says the mining group.
Zim given diamond sale go-ahead
Zimbabwe has been granted permission to continue conducting supervised sales of diamonds mined at the controversial Marange fields, says a government official.
Japan anxious over rare earth supplies
Japan's Trade Minister Akihiro Ohata will visit China as soon as possible to talk to officials there to secure supply of rare earth minerals.
HSBC ups gold outlook
HSBC Holdings has raised its 2011 gold price forecast to $1,450 an ounce, citing expectations that investors will be attracted to the metal as a haven from risk.