Randgold ups Ebola awareness
Randgold Resources said it had advised employees not to travel to areas affected by the Ebola virus, nor to bring workers on site from the affected areas.
Anglo still to sell Scaw Metal’s SA ops
Anglo American's has confirmed plans to sell Scaw Metals' South African operations as part of a divestment programme are still on the cards.
Eskom board at odds, Govt may intervene
The South African government may force a reorganisation of Eskom's board amid a power struggle among its executives.
White Rivers plans JSE listing
White Rivers Exploration is considering a Johannesburg secondary listing towards the end of the year having bought gold tenements in South Africa.
AMCU confirms Implats strike to proceed
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said it would proceed with a strike at the mines of Impala Platinum.
Zambia approves price linked copper royalties
Zambia has approved a new royalty system that changes with the copper price in an effort to keep struggling mines open and limit job losses.
NUMSA plans national strike to change mining
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is planning a one day national strike to press home changes to the mining sector including increased beneficiation.
Vedanta’s Gamsberg on track for 2018 output
Vedanta Resources' Gamsberg mine in South Africa's Northern Cape province was due to produce zinc from early 2018.
Glencore Zambia unit Mopani to cut 4,500 jobs
Mopani Copper Mines, Glencore's Zambian copper unit, plans to cut about 4,300 jobs following low copper prices and an electricity shortage.
“Crony class” benefiting from minerals regime
James Lorimer, MP for the DA, responded to mines minister Susan Shabangu's budget vote speech saying only a 'crony class' benefited from the regulatory regime.

















