Ramatlhodi not obliged to consult Radebe
SA mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said he was "not obliged' to consult Bridgette Radebe, a 26% shareholder in mines owned by Total Coal South Africa.
NUM to submit wage demands end-April
The National Union of Mineworkers said it had delayed wage demands to the gold and coal sector but would finalise its position by the end of April.
Bristow heartened as DRC commits to talks
Randgold Resources CEO, Mark Bristow, said he was heartened by the Congo's decision to restart negotiations regarding mining code changes.
Marampa stopped amid possible sabotage
Production at the Marampa iron ore mine in Sierra Leone has been stopped following unverified reports of sabotage, said Cape Lambert Resources.
RBCT deliveries interrupted until Feb 9
Disruption to power cables would see coal deliveries to Richards Bay Coal Terminal interrupted until the week ending February 9, said Transnet Freight Rail.
‘Holistic approach’ to Africa funding: Nedbank
Nedbank Capital head of resources, Mark Tyler, said raising finance for African mining projects required a holistic approach incorporating debt and equity packages.
Sasol to monetize Mozambique gas
Sasol said it was seeking ways to monetise Mozambique's oil and gas resources rather than seeing all the southern African country's resources exported to Asia.
AMCU platinum strike winding down
The five month strike in South Africa's platinum sector was winding down as mass meetings have been called this week to vote on the latest wage proposals.
Miners in survival mode as results season nears
The world's leading mining companies were in a battle for survival with investors seeking more evidence of capital discipline before committing to the sector.
SA gold shares slump to 13 month low
Shares in South African gold producers slumped as stronger than expected economic data from the US led to a weakening in the price of bullion.