Botswana holds inaugural diamond sight
Botswana's Gaborone staged the first day of its inaugural sight on November 11 when the world's diamond polishers and cutters met in the capital.
Motlanthe may still continue mining role
Kgalema Motlanthe may continue his role as arbiter in the mining sector after he retires from government in May.
Anglogold in talks with Newmont on CC&V
The sale or partial divestiture of AngloGold Ashanti's Cripple Creek & Victor mine in Nevada could be to Newmont Mining in which it was in exclusive talks.
Kasongo to get $20m for DRC tin ambition
The former deputy mines minister of the Congo, Victor Kasongo, hopes to activate a $20m loan by tying up a 190 tonnes/month tin offtake agreement.
Ramaphosa tried to defuse Marikana tension
Cyril Ramaphosa said he attempted to defuse escalating tensions at Lonmin's operations before violence broke out at the platinum firm's Marikana operations.
Acacia gets green light for Gokona expansion
UK-listed Acacia Mining expects the Gokona underground extension will sustain production at North Mara at 250,000 ounces a year.
Guinea says Rio aim for deal by year-end
Rio Tinto should aim to complete an investment agreement in Guinea's iron ore district before the year-end, the country's newly appointed mines minister said.
Zambia to collect $270m on higher royalties
Zambia has approved increases in royalties as a replacement for its 30% corporate tax in an effort that will raise $270m next year for the country.
SA resources stocks plumb new depths
South African mining equities were under the kosh again as metal prices continued to sink.
Areva waiting on final deal with Namwater
Areva SA was in advanced discussions with Namibia's Namwater about supply to the uranium operations in Erongo region.