Centamin 2015 forecast disappoints analysts
Centamin's 2015 gold production forecast of some 420,000 ounces was likely to disappoint analysts.
AngloGold credit status cut to ‘junk’
AngloGold Ashanti's credit status was cut to junk by rating agency Standard & Poor's following announcements of production and project cuts.
First Quantum paid $500m dividend: sources
Toronto-listed First Quantum Minerals had paid a $500m dividend from its Zambian copper unit, according to market speculation.
Northam issues R250m in notes to IDC
Northam Platinum has raised R250m through the issue of medium-term notes to the Industrial Development Corporation.
AngloGold unaffected by conflict free law
AngloGold Ashanti was unlikely to be affected by legislation obliging buyers of minerals to prove the products were 'conflict free'.
Rio Tinto hits record coal, iron ore output
The UK-listed miner increased iron ore and coal production in the third quarter and said it was making in-roads in cost-cutting efforts.
Gold ETNs falls below 2,000 tonnes
Holdings in gold-backed exchange traded products fell below 2,000 tonnes for the first time since May, 2010 - a loss of value totalling $61bn.
Miners to seek solution for silicosis sufferers
Five SA miners have formed a group to consider how to compensate and care for silicosis - a move considered "a shift" by mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi.
Miners must maintain 26% BEE level
South African mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said he did not subscribe to the once-empowered, always-empowered principle.
Glencore to impair Chad oil by $790m
Glencore would impair the value of its oil business in Chad, purchased for $1.35bn in April last year, by about $790m.