More load-shedding this week: Eskom
More load-shedding was likely in South Africa after the country's power utility suffered a 3,000MW loss of power following the collapse of a coal silo at Majuba.
Zimbabwe says diamond revenue missing
Zimbabwe says that diamond revenue a private company said it paid to the government does not show up in its records.
Earthlife in bid to stop Pelindaba smelting
Earthlife Africa has asked South Africa's Gauteng High Court to stop smelting at the Pelindaba facilities of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of SA.
GEM on course for maiden dividend
GEM Diamonds was on course for a maiden dividend after producing best ever production results from its Letseng mine in Lesotho.
Platinum market too small to be reserve asset
The platinum market was too small to support the metal's use as a reserve asset, said an analyst.
Glencore may revisit Rio bid from next week
Glencore is permitted to revisit its bid for Rio Tinto next week when a UK takeover rule barring a hostile offer expires.
Thermal coal benchmark in Asia cut for 2015
Goldman Sachs cut its price forecast for power station coal in Newcastle, Australia, a benchmark in China, to $69/t.
Glencore to flush out Lonmin bidders?
The proposed distribution of Glencore's 24.9% stake in Lonmin to its shareholders might also be a ruse to flush out potential bids for the investment.
S&P downgrades Eskom credit rating
Standard & Poor's downgraded Eskom's credit rating following a similar downgrade to South Africa.
BHP Billiton lifts Q4 iron ore to new record
BHP Billiton lifted iron ore production to 47.7 million tonnes in the fourth quarter, a new record on the back of expanding production in Australia.