Zambia ‘open’ to Mopani job cuts
Edgar Lungu, Zambia's president, could accept job cuts at Glencore's local unit, Mopani Copper Mines, provided a balance was struck.
Zim reform will encourage IMF support
The International Monetary Fund said Zimbabwe should reform its indigenisation and labour laws in order to attract foreign funding.
Iron ore racks up record volatility
Prices for iron ore reached record levels of volatility with the mineral expected to slide in and out of $40-$50/t territory for most of the year.
Eskom warns of ‘tight system’ for two weeks
Eskom said power availability would be tight for a fortnight following maintenance to unit one at Koeberg, the power utility's nuclear facility.
Congo to tax in local currency
The Democratic Republic of Congo said it hoped to remove dollars from its economy by imposing taxes to be paid in the DRC franc.
Banro risks default on debt
Banro risks defaulting on its bonds as below anticipated production levels were heaping pressure on the company's debt.
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.
GEM profit falls on lower Letseng output
UK-listed diamond producer, GEM Diamonds, produced lower first half profits as output fell at its Lesotho mine, Letseng.
BHP’s Mackenzie slams iron ore inquiry
An inquiry into Australia's iron ore industry would send the wrong signal to international customers about the country's commitment to free trade.
Colliery will pollute Vaal River water
A proposal to develop a coal colliery on the banks of South Africa's Vaal River has been criticised by Rand Water.