Gold steady on renewed Ireland worries
Gold is being supported by safe-haven demand, spurred by renewed worries over Ireland's political stability.
Afri-Can secures Namibian property
Canadian-listed marine diamond explorer Afri-Can has acquired an 800-square kilometre exploration block on Namibia's south coast, close to the mouth of the Orange River.
Anglo to sell Callide coal mine
Anglo American plans to divest its Callide coal mine in Australia to better focus on high-margin export operations, says the group
South Deep strike over
The strike at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine has come to an end, with both employer and union claiming victory on disputed issues.
DRC sacks state miner execs
Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced the leadership of state mining company Gecamines due to management deficiencies and its failure to make the most of rising metals prices, officials say.
Simmers surges as output doubles
Shares in Simmer & Jack Mines have raced up 4.4%, after the group reported a 108% quarterly production increase.
Chamber of Mines goes to court over levy hike
The Chamber of Mines is taking legal action to prevent increase levies for the Compensation Fund.
African Eagle, Jacana sign uranium deal
African Eagle Resources has vended its non-core uranium division to Jacana Resources, a private Australian company, in return for shares and cash.
Union outlines its nationalisation model
The National Union of Mineworkers says it may support state intervention in the mining sector that is based on public-private partnerships, similar to those in neighbouring countries.
Acid drainage fiasco ‘unavoidable’
The deadline to prevent rising acid mine drainage from causing an ecological disaster in the Central Witwatersrand has come and gone.