Sirleaf dismisses cabinet
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has dismissed her cabinet in a move that will provide her a "fresh slate" for the next phase of her administration, her office says.
Gold Fields merges Kloof and Driefontein
Gold Fields has merged its flagship Kloof and Driefontein mines, shedding 115 top management jobs in the process, as it looks to lower costs and improve profit margins.
Ban on Zim diamonds stays
The global diamond industry's oversight body has reportedly upheld a ban preventing Zimbabwe from exporting its vast stockpile of diamonds.
Canada blocks BHP bid, stuns investors
Canada has blocked BHP Billiton's $39bn bid for Potash Corp, saying the deal would not benefit the nation.
What next for BHP after failed bid?
Q&A: What will BHP Billiton, sitting on an estimated $11bn warchest, do to chase growth after Canada blocked its $39bn bid for Potash Corp?
What it takes to go mining
Royal Bafokeng Platinum's pre-listing statement lays out chapter and verse the hassles of mining in South Africa.
Market values RBPlat at R9.9bn
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has priced its initial public offering at the middle of its range, raising R2.9bn, which hands the group an effective price tag of R9.9bn.
KCM uncovers large pink diamond
Kimberley Consolidated Mining has announced that the subcontractor working on its Bo-Karoo mining site had recovered a 27 carat light pink diamond.
CoAL shares hit dirt
Coal of Africa's shares have slumped nearly 16% after it received an order from provincial authorities to address environmental concerns at its Mooiplaats colliery.
Gold unfazed over elections
The outcome of US mid-term elections will not have any direct impact on gold, but it may be positive for the dollar on hopes for more fiscal austerity.