Glasenberg, Cutifani question private equity
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American and his counterpart at GlencoreXstrata, Ivan Glasenberg say private equity will struggle to last the course in the mining sector.
Pembani offers combination with Shanduka
Shanduka said it had received an offer from Pembani that it combine its interests with those of Shanduka shareholders creating an R11bn diversified group.
Iron ore prices weaken to 2012 levels
The price of iron ore fell for the fourth successive week to nearly $100/t amid a supply glut that would continue into 2015, analysts said.
NUM says 4% offer is “an insult”
The National Union of Mineworkers, which represents about 67% of the gold industry workers, decried a 4% wage offer as "an insult".
Miners face ban in Zim for river pollution
Zimbabwe's Environmental Management Agency may ban 11 junior mining companies after cyanide and mercury were discovered in the Mazowe river.
RBPlat cuts Shaft Sinkers Styldrift contract
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has cut its contract with Shaft Sinkers on the Styldrift 1 project after the services firm's CEO and CFO left the company.
Employee killed at Mimosa Platinum mine
Aquarius Platinum said an employee at the Mimosa Platinum mine in Zimbabwe had been killed whilst working underground.
RBPlat in ‘amicable settlement’ with SARS
Royal Bafokeng Platinum said it had reached an "amicable settlement" with the South African Revenue Service.
Congo’s Sicomines produces first copper
A copper mining joint venture between two Chinese companies and the Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first metal.
Zimbabwe calls on miners to cut power 25%
Zimbabwe as asked mining companies to cut power consumption a quarter amid a water shortage that is resulting in less production from its hydroelectric facilities.