Gold One under pressure
Gold One’s share price is being held back by production problems as well as the finalisation of a $65m debt facility, says CEO Neal Froneman.
Oil slumps 9pct in August
US crude oil prices have posted the first monthly decline since May as concerns about faltering economic growth, weak demand and bulging oil inventories pressured crude and gas.
Strike looms at Northam
More than 8 000 workers at Northam Platinum will go on strike over a pay rise dispute.
Diamonds: Zim propelled to the big league
Zimbabwe may soon surpass top diamond producers like Russia, Botswana and SA.
Newcrest paves way for gold deals
Newcrest Mining $8bn-plus acquisition of Lihir Gold is creating a new top-tier of Australian gold producers, which are already being sized up for takeovers.
Zim gets diamond polishing centre
A diamond firm operating from Zimbabwe's controversial Marange diamond fields has begun constructing a multi-million dollar cutting and polishing centre.
Eskom worried about low-quality coal
Eskom has expressed concern over the quality of coal from domestic suppliers, which might affect its operations and push up prices.
Impala defends tardy expansion, risks
Impala Platinum said plans to bring shafts online at its lease area could be "cast in concrete" and that risks associated with Zimbabwe could be managed.
DRDGold sells mining licences
DRDGold said it had significantly derisked the business following the disposal of mining licences owned by Durban Roodepoort Deep and West Wits - a move that helped flood company coffers.
DRDGold to rekindle flame of optionality
DRDGold wants to convince gold investors that its surface retreatment operations contain a new kind of optionality.