BHP slows Australian iron ore expansion
BHP Billiton is slowing down its expansion plans in iron ore, the first big miner to pull back as a global supply glut sends ore prices tumbling.
Lonmin cheaper than sinking new shaft
Lonmin was so cheap that it would be better to buy the company than sink a new platinum shaft, said analysts.
Lower mining tax take hits Zim collections
A slump in mining royalties contributed to a six percent decline in Zimbabwe's tax take in the first half of its fiscal year.
Mineworkers’ lot is improving – Zuma
Progress had been achieved in two years improving the working and living conditions of mineworkers, said South African president, Jacob Zuma.
Eskom to cut maintenance as winter beckons
South Africa energy minister, Ben Martins, said the power utility, Eskom, would cut maintenance in order to avoid load-shedding during winter.
IMF paints bleak picture for SA growth in 2016
The International Monetary Fund has forecast economic growth of only 1.3% in 2016 - the lowest level since recession in 2009
Smokey Hills platinum mine to be restarted
The former Platinum Australia mine will produce its first metal - slated to be up to 64,000 ounces of platinum group metals, in 2016.
Energy a certainty for SA power mix
Newly appointed energy minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, said nuclear energy would play a part in South Africa's future energy mix.
CRG share turbulence a one-off
Price volatility in the shares of Central Rand Gold were unrelated to major new developments, said the company's CEO, Johan du Toit.
Gecamines may sell Kamoto mine
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Gecamines said it was to sell its 20% stake in the Kamoto Copper mine which it shares with GlencoreXstrata.