Nene delivers blunt message to Lekgotla
South Africa finance minister Nlhanhla Nene picked out Eskom's troubles as chief among the national woes for poor economic growth.
Zambia sells ZCCM stake for $79m
Zambia has sold a stake in copper producer ZCCM to its National Pension Scheme Authority for $79m to help plug a forecast fiscal gap.
Sibanye warns against “scourge of illegal mining”
Sibanye Gold said it was concerned about "the scourge" of illegal mining following an incident at its Cooke 1 shaft in which two miners are trapped.
Security increased after looters invade Marange
Security was increased at the Marange diamond fields in Zimbabwe's after looters invaded mining premises in the area.
Impala, Lonmin start shaft closure talks
Impala Platinum and Lonmin had started negotiations with unions regarding closing unprofitable shafts.
Acacia swings into $197m full-year net loss
Acacia Mining suffered a heavy $197m net loss for its 2015 financial year, but it kept its dividend unchanged with the previous year.
Sable chairman says Nimba will get money
Sable Mining would be able to find the money required to build its Nimba iron ore mine in Guinea, said newly appointed chairman, Jim Cochrane.
Mathunjwa draws line in sand at Amplats
Joseph Mathunjwa, secretary-general of Amcu, pledged to pursue all possible avenues available in law in an effort to stop Amplats' restructuring efforts.
Zuma urges shake up of energy sector
South African president Jacob Zuma said the country's energy sector was due a radical shakeup to accommodate nuclear and "game-changing" shale gas.
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.


















