ContiCoal flags new R876m bid for SA mines
Continental Coal said it had received a bid of R786m from a new buyer but added that its planned A$35m rights offer had been heavily reduced to A$4m.
Mwana not dysfunctional amid director row
Mwana Africa CEO says board will continue to function despite petition against the firm by shareholders against the reappointment of four non-executive directors.
Beacon Hill to run out of cash in days
Rowan Karstel, CEO of Beacon Hill Resources, said the company only had enough cash to last it to mid-January after shareholders voted down a funding plan.
Zimplats Bimha to adopt new mining method
Zimplats, which is 87% owned by Impala Platinum, said it would adopt a new mining method at Bimha following the collapse of the shaft last year.
Rockwell unveils C$28.5m diamond deal
Rockwell Diamonds delivered on long-standing promises to capitalise on growth by consolidation unveiling a deal with a neighbour in the Northern Cape.
Minister: splash to follow substance?
Ngoako Ramatlhodi made an immediate impact after taking up the mines portfolio in May, but questions continue about how he will press on in 2015.
Gold, platinum firms brandish axe
South Africa's gold and platinum firms forced to cut production or sell assets with perhaps more restructuring to come in 2015.
Metal prices were like a car wreck
The hope is that 2014 represents a low for commodity prices which had many-a CFO anxiously pouring over covenant triggers.
Aussie gold juniors battle in South Africa
ASX-listed Stonewall Resources and Mintails are having a tough time of it at their respective South African gold mining operations.
Gold bugs be of good cheer
Gold guru Martin Murenbeeld's Christmas message to investors is positive and he thinks he's being unduly conservative in his outlook.


















