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
Simmers surges as output doubles
Shares in Simmer & Jack Mines have raced up 4.4%, after the group reported a 108% quarterly production increase.
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.
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.
No end in sight to Collahuasi strike
Most striking workers at Collahuasi copper mine are staying on the picket line despite management's prediction that many would abandon the walkout.
African Eagle’s change of play
African Eagle Resources is on the brink of major corporate changes as it drives its Dutwa Nickel project in Tanzania closer to development.
Simmers secures forward gold sale agreement
Simmer & Jack Mines says it has raised $20m by way of a forward gold sale through Deutsche Bank AG.
Gold Fields strike deadlock continues
Gold Fields hopes the strike at its South Deep mine will end soon - but the National Union of Mineworkers has threatened to extend the industrial action.