Kumba bullish as volumes, prices soar
Kumba Iron Ore, controlled by Anglo American, said first half headline earnings would be higher year-on-year as volumes and prices for its iron ore soared.
Coal exports drop way below target
Exports by the Richards Bay Coal Terminal plunged in June in spite of a healthy recovery in coal railed to the terminal by Transnet Freight Rail after the strike in May.
First Uranium granted TSX review extension
Canadian uranium junior First Uranium, has advised that it has received a 30-day extension of their Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listing review.
Namdeb workers to down tools over wages
Workers at diamond producer Namdeb, a 50-50 joint venture between De Beers and the Namibian government, plan to strike from Monday over pay, the company says.
Highveld confirms name change to Evraz Highveld
Highveld Steel and Vanadium, South Africa's second-largest steel producer, on Friday said it would trade under its new name Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium (EHS) from Monday July 19.
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 to sell Mt Magnet for $35m
In an effort to further streamline its business interests, Harmony Gold has sold its Australian asset, Mount Magnet, for a sum of $35m, the company said.
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.
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.