IMF raises growth forecast for Congo
The International Monetary Fund said the Democratic Republic of Congo's economy would grow at a faster than anticipated rate owing to higher copper output.
Steinmetz Geneva home raided: report
The Geneva home of Beny Steinmetz, who heads up BSG Resources, was raided by Swiss police in the last two weeks. No documents were taken.
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.
Platinum lifts SA economy 1.4% in Q3
The return to production of South Africa's platinum mines helped the country to economic growth of 1.4% in the third quarter.
Copper rebounds as Chile rains hit output
Copper rose as much as 0.6% as some of the world's largest producers of the metal closed mines in Chile amid rains that cut off roads and flooded towns.
Leviev to project finance Namibia project
A $1.88bn project to sweep phosphates from the ocean floor off Namibia would be three quarters financed with debt, said backer the Leviev Group.
Lonmin loses 18-month no fatality record
Lonmin said an employee had died in a vehicle accident at one of its shafts on May 19 breaking an 18 month stint of no fatalities at the company's operations
Gold Fields’ executive VP for SA resigns
Gold Fields' South African region VP has resigned from the company, the second largest gold producer, confirmed on Wednesday.
Wellesley-Wood to chair Mwana Africa
Former DRDGold CEO, Mark Wellesley-Wood, returns to the African mining scene as non-executive chairman of Mwana Africa.
De Beers’ Gahcho Kue project approved
The Gahcho Kue diamond project, described as one of the world's best, received the approval of Canada's government.