De Beers’ Gahcho Kue project approved
The Gahcho Kue diamond project, described as one of the world's best, received the approval of Canada's government.
Universal to sell coal to Exxaro Resources
Australian coal mining junior, Universal Coal, is to sell 100,000 tonnes a year of export quality coal to Exxaro Resources.
Anglo may have lost $1.7bn on Amapa
Anglo American has taken a major haircut - possibly as much as $1.7bn - on the sale of its Amapa iron ore mine in Brazil, according to a report.
Antwerp group to sell 12m in Zim diamonds
The Antwerp Diamond Centre wants to sell 12 million carats of diamonds mined from Zimbabwe this year.
Iron ore prices at “pain point”, says Albanese
The price of iron ore has fallen 42% this year, a level that former Rio Tinto boss, Tom Albanese, said represented a "pain point" for high cost producers.
Mokonyane urges miners to save water
Mining companies have been urged to conserve water by South Africa's water affairs and sanitation minister, Nomvula Mokonyane.
Congo springs to defence of Chinese
The Democratic Republic of Congo sprang to the defence of Chinese mining companies operating in its borders saying they were not guilty of abuses.
Kusasalethu closure to cost Harmony R112m.
The two-week closure of Kusasalethu on the West Rand would cost the company about R112m in revenue.
Hayward confirmed as Glencore chairman
Tony Hayward has been appointed chairman of Glencore Xstrata, a role he currently holds on an interim basis.
Ownership of mines may revert to whites
SA's mining sector may fall under the complete control of whites if empowerment targets were not perpetually set a 26% target in the mining charter.