RBCT coal exports tumble in May
South African coal exports from Richards Bay Coal Terminal fell to 4.01 million tonnes in June from 4.6 million in May, exporters said.
First Quantum ‘shaken down’ in DRC
UK institution Numis Securities reckons First Quantum Minerals has been "shaken down" in the DRC but still rates the company as a strong buy because of its other assets.
Harmony closes Joel temporarily
Harmony has shut down the Joel mine in the Free State for up to six weeks to carry out repairs and modifications in its North Shaft.
Mineworker dies at AngloGold’s Tau Lekoa mine
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has reported a fatality at AngloGold Ashanti's Tau Lekoa mine in Matlosana - formerly Klerksdorp.
Aquarius may lose 2,000 oz from Marikana
Aquarius Platinum said its 4 shaft at the Marikana mine near Rustenburg could be suspended for two weeks cutting output by up to 2,000 ounces.
Vale goes for Konkola North
UPDATED - Brazilian resource major Vale is to invest $400m on development of the Konkola North copper mine in Zambia which it owns through a joint venture with African Rainbow Minerals.
Gold price extends losses
Gold has fallen further below $1 200/oz in Europe, extending the previous session's losses, as a report that China will not make gold a major part of its portfolio undermined sentiment.
Aquarius suspends output at Marikana
Aquarius Platinum has suspended production at its Marikana mine following the death of five miners contracted through Murray & Roberts.
DiamondCorp ups size of diamond target
DiamondCorp has reported an increase in the size of the geophysical target at one of the prospecting areas making up its Jwaneng South Project in Botswana.
Gem ban ‘punishing’ Zimbabweans
Zimbabwe's finance minister says a blockade on diamond exports is effectively 'punishing the people of Zimbabwe', and that it should be dropped.