Barrick mine threatened by Zambia royalty hike
Barrick Gold said a planned increase in royalties by Zambia would threaten the viability of its Lumwana mine.
Lonmin to keep mine open for second day
Lonmin said it would keep its operations open for a second day in an effort to break a strike now in its 16th week.
Mugabe ‘youthful as boy of nine’
Robert Mugabe spoke of his good health in a speech to followers at his 90th birthday celebrations on February 23.
Wescoal’s Elandspruit on track for 170kt
Wescoal Holdings said its Elandspruit project was on track to produce 170,000 tonnes per month of coal "well before the end of the year".
Gold Fields’ executive VP for SA resigns
Gold Fields' South African region VP has resigned from the company, the second largest gold producer, confirmed on Wednesday.
Baroka Platinum to bid R3bn for Atlatsa stake
Baroka Tribal Mining will be assisted by the Public Investment Corporation in a R3bn bid for Amplats' 49% stake in Atlatsa Resources.
JSW Steel in talks to buy London Mining
India's JSW Steel was in discussions to buy London Mining which has seen its share price fall 96% this year amid a decline in the price of iron ore.
AMCU did not walk out of talks: Mathunjwa
Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said he did not walk out of wage arbitration yesterday.
Gemfields may quicken underground mine
A proposed increase in royalties may see Gemfields expanding into underground mining at its Kagem emerald mine quicker than it would have first planned.
Wallington joins up with Miranda
John Wallington, the former CEO of Coal of Africa, has joined Miranda Minerals as its CEO, it has been confirmed.


















