Mozi govt forces seize second base
Military tensions continued in Mozambique as government forces seized a second base owned by former rebel army, Renamo.
Metal-backed ETFs recapture appeal
Metal-backed ETFs in the US attracted more new money this year - equal to 18% of their market capitalisation - than any other commodity group.
Kenya lines up new mining laws
Kenya will introduce a new mining law before the end of the year which is being tipped by the country to vastly improve investment in the sector.
Manganese growth will recover: Kaboku
The long term outlook for manganese remained solid owing to China and India demand, said Tokkas van Heerden, CEO of Kaboku Mining.
Eskom warns of ‘tight system’ for two weeks
Eskom said power availability would be tight for a fortnight following maintenance to unit one at Koeberg, the power utility's nuclear facility.
SA’s Gordhan calls for end to mine feud
South African finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, said unions and mine management had to show "spectacular leadership" in order to end the recent spate of disputes.
Sibanye may buy platinum mines
Sibanye Gold was considering buying platinum mines once the strike in the sector had been concluded.
SA platinum firms mull Zimbabwe refinery
A group of South African platinum producers were considering building a refinery in Zimbabwe.
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.
Medupi start-up to make little difference
Insufficient maintenance of its existing fleet means power availability of Eskom's fleet has fallen drastically.