DMR misses end-April charter court target
The South African government had missed a self-imposed end-April deadline for clarity on the mining charter as it had not yet submitted papers to the courts.
Glencore hiring new workers for chrome mine
The Associated Mineworkers and Construction Union said workers fired at a Glencore Xstrata chrome mine would not reapply for jobs.
Randgold bids for Kibali extensions
Randgold Resources has made proposals regarding buying gold permits owned by Dan Gertler which adjoin the UK-listed gold firm's Kibali operation in the Congo.
Chancery bets on up-cycle for gold firms
Singapore-based Chancery Asset Management has established a $10m fund for gold and silver junior miners in the belief they will outperform the price of gold.
Glencore, Anglo hammered as dive continues
Shares in Glencore and Anglo American fell under fresh pressure amid evidence of China's slow-down renewed investor worries.
Kenya to form state-owned mining firm
Kenya is to establish a state-owned mining company that will hold stakes in mines as well as form a sovereign wealth fund.
Kumba to depart Top 40 as iron ore tumbles
Kumba Iron Ore, the Anglo American subsidiary, will depart Johannesburg's Top 40 Index following a collapse in the price of iron ore to $50/t from $160/t in 2013.
Platfields chose ‘technical share withdrawal’
Platfields CEO, Bongani Mbindwane, said the company was in talks with a potential investor, but the JSE said the firm faced suspension for failing to file its reports.
Eskom pushing for Molefe full-time appointment
Eskom had petitioned the public enterprises minister, Lynne Brown, to make the Brian Molefe's position permanent at the power utility.
SDT should get more diamonds from miners
The South African government should force mining companies to avail a higher portion of their diamonds for cutting and polishing inside the country.