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Lonmin hit by perfect storm

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Lonmin had been hit by a perfect storm of conditions including problems with its empowerment structure, tax evasion accusations and a collapsed platinum price.

Gemfields hoping to resume offshore auction

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UK-listed Gemfields said it hoped to resume offshore auctions as there was no law preventing it from selling its precious stones in this way despite Zambia objections.

DiamondCorp posts loss, Lace on time

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DiamondCorp posted a higher loss in 2014 despite reining in administrative costs, but added that underground mining from Lace in Lesotho was on schedule.

Northam accepts NUM memorandum

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The NUM delivers a memorandum to Northam following a march on its Johannesburg offices.

Kumba warns NUM on potential layoffs

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Iron Ore has warned the National Union of Mineworkers that continued weakness in the price of iron ore would result in the group laying off workers.

Lonmin issues do or die rights offer circular

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Lonmin said if shareholders did not support a $400m rights offer later this month the company could cease trading.

Keaton keeps beat on output growth

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Keaton Energy lifted coal output in the third quarter at both Vanggatfontein and Vaalkraantz in line with the firm's plans to turn in a stable performance this year.

African Barrick names CEO after Hawkins quits

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African Barrick Gold named Bradley A Gordon as its new CEO following the resignation of Greg Hawkins.

Anglo’s Cutifani “not anti” a takeover

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Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, said he wasn't 'anti' a takeover approach - a statement that sent shares in the firm higher by nearly 3%.

Kumba in business review as prices tumble

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Kumba Iron Ore is reviewing its business after prices for iron ore fell to levels lower than it expected.