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DMR misses end-April charter court target

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The South African government had missed a self-imposed end-April deadline for clarity on the mining charter as it had not yet submitted papers to the courts.

Glencore hiring new workers for chrome mine

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The Associated Mineworkers and Construction Union said workers fired at a Glencore Xstrata chrome mine would not reapply for jobs.

Randgold bids for Kibali extensions

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Randgold Resources has made proposals regarding buying gold permits owned by Dan Gertler which adjoin the UK-listed gold firm's Kibali operation in the Congo.

Chancery bets on up-cycle for gold firms

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Singapore-based Chancery Asset Management has established a $10m fund for gold and silver junior miners in the belief they will outperform the price of gold.

Glencore, Anglo hammered as dive continues

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Shares in Glencore and Anglo American fell under fresh pressure amid evidence of China's slow-down renewed investor worries.

Kenya to form state-owned mining firm

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Kenya is to establish a state-owned mining company that will hold stakes in mines as well as form a sovereign wealth fund.

Kumba to depart Top 40 as iron ore tumbles

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Kumba Iron Ore, the Anglo American subsidiary, will depart Johannesburg's Top 40 Index following a collapse in the price of iron ore to $50/t from $160/t in 2013.

Platfields chose ‘technical share withdrawal’

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Platfields CEO, Bongani Mbindwane, said the company was in talks with a potential investor, but the JSE said the firm faced suspension for failing to file its reports.

Eskom pushing for Molefe full-time appointment

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Eskom had petitioned the public enterprises minister, Lynne Brown, to make the Brian Molefe's position permanent at the power utility.

SDT should get more diamonds from miners

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The South African government should force mining companies to avail a higher portion of their diamonds for cutting and polishing inside the country.