DRC should keep to transparency pledge
The DRC should keep to its pledge to improve transparency by reporting terms of a mineral rights sale to Glencore's Mutanda Mining, said the Carter Centre.
Concourt to rule on mining right appeals
The Constitutional Court will today hand down judgement regarding appeals by the DMR and ICT over prospecting rights at Sishen Iron Ore Company.
Petra may return dividends early
Petra Diamonds would consider paying dividends early to shareholders, said the firm's CEO, Johan Dippenaar.
Eskom asks staff for voluntary retrenchments
Beleaguered power utility, Eskom, will reduce employment numbers through a series of voluntary retrenchments in order to lower costs.
Value investor sticking by mining stocks
The decline in mining stocks in Johannesburg was creating opportunities for value investors, said RE:CM, an asset management company.
Kenya to devise 20-year mining plan
Kenya has retained McKinsey & Co to help it design a 20-year mining plan that will revive its nascent industry.
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.
Coal prices to rise 40% by 2020: IEA
The price of coal could rise 40% to $100/t by 2020 as high cost mines are shut and demand starts to increase, the International Energy Agency said.
De Beers registers $550m in June sight
Anglo American's 85% owned diamond producer and marketer, De Beers, racked up sales of $550m in the June sight.
NCOP approves MPRDA amendments
The National Council of Provinces today approved changes to the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act.