Ferrochrome rolled over in Q3, says Merafe
Merafe Resources said there had been a rollover in the ferrochrome price in the third quarter.
Kibo Mining starts Tanzania feasibility
Kibo Mining said upgrading the resource of its Tanzania coal deposit Rukwa marked the first stage in a feasibility study to build a coal-fired power station.
Energy to feature in $1bn US Africa drive
Power and energy will take centre stage at a two-day summit in Washington this week in which $1bn in US investments in Africa will be unveiled.
Congo contracts being kept under wraps
Some 62 contractual documents relating to mining projects in the Congo had not been made fully available to the public, said the Carter Centre.
Buy in from workers crucial: Solidarity
Union Solidarity lauded last week's meeting of industry, government and unions on mine peace but said the success of any initiative ultimately lay with workers.
AMCU threatens industry wide strike
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union president Joseph Mathunjwa said the union would call a industry wide strike if platinum producers shut mines.
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.
NUM serves notice to strike at Northam
The National Union of Mineworkers has served notice to strike at Northam's Zondereinde mine which could start as early as Sunday.
SA mining fatalities down in 2014
The number of lives lost in South African mines last year was lower than the 93 killed in 2013, said the Chamber of Mines.
Namibia restarts gem talks with De Beers
Namibia said it had resumed discussion with Anglo American diamond business, De Beers, on a new marketing contract for the southern Africa country.