Miners dragging feet on silicosis
Mining companies are dragging out legal processes in respect of claims for silicosis infections, said a prominent lawyer working for former miners.
Rio Tinto may list diamond division
Rio Tinto may list its diamond assets in London after failing to find a buyer for them, Bloomberg News reported.
Platinum heading for longest losing streak
Platinum was heading for its longest run of quarterly losses in 18 years having fallen every quarter since June last year - and the outlook was not good.
Anglo to book $3bn-$4bn charge on coal, iron ore
Anglo will impair its coal and iron ore assets for between $3bn and $4bn at the interim stage while diamond production would be 6% lower.
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.
Petra gem may fetch $20m: report
A 232 carat diamond discovered by Petra Diamonds at its Cullinan mine in Pretoria, South Africa, could fetch as much as $20m, an analyst said.
Anglo could raise $10bn by selling De Beers
Anglo American could raise $10bn by selling its 85%-owned De Beers diamond business, said HSBC in a note.
Progress in black coal miner push: Gigaba
Malusi Gigaba, public enterprises minister, said there had been progress in efforts to establish a new generation of black controlled coal mining companies.
Australia downgrades iron ore price to $60/t
Australia's Department of Industry and Science downgraded its iron ore price outlook to an average of $60/t this year.
Chile miners’ rescue operation on track
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera is jubilant about the current rescue operation being conducted at the San Jose mine, but cautiously warned that the rescue the saga wouldn't be over until all 33 men are out.