SA mining misunderstood by government
It seems odd that given its global and national centrality, the country's Chamber of Mines still needs to remind Government of the importance of nurturing the sector.
DRC’s copper-rich Katanga ‘a power keg’
The Congo's Katanga province was a 'power keg' and rebels seeking secession could destabilise mining investment there, one of the country's officials said.
Kibo Mining bets on Tanzania GDP growth
There are several foreign companies correlated to GDP and power generation growth in Africa, but for a local take on this dynamic, look no further than Kibo Mining.
Gold Fields says 14k oz lost as Tarkwa resumes
Gold Fields said it had lost an estimated 14,000 ounces in production following a one week strike at its West Africa-based Tarkwa and Damang mines.
Harmony slides on Q3 output decline
Disruptions at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine was behind the expected 15% decline in third quarter gold production.
Industry does not like workers: Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe, secretary-general of the ANC, thew his weight behind the National Union of Mineworkers and said the mining sector didn't like workers.
Palamin discount turns on China red-tape
Bureaucracy in China has held up many-a-mining deal and, in some cases, led to investor disappointment - a factor behind the discount in Palabora Mining.
SA’s steel strategy fails to add up
What's the point of keeping more iron in the country when there's not enough demand for it, asks an analyst who added the steel beneficiation strategy didn't add up?
Gold to challenge $1,850/oz in 2013: GFMS
US stimulus efforts and an interest in protecting wealth would sustain the gold price in 2013, according to Thomson Reuters GFMS in its annual report.
Northam RDOs reject pay offer, seek 38% boost
Rock drill operators at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde are demanding a 38% increase after downing tools on April 2. Some R46m has been lost in revenue.