Miners in survival mode as results season nears
The world's leading mining companies were in a battle for survival with investors seeking more evidence of capital discipline before committing to the sector.
Radebe reminds miners of national patrimony
Jeff Radebe, minister in the presidency, said mining in South Africa had to benefit the country as the minerals belonged to all its citizens.
AMCU’s Mathunjwa vows to continue fight
Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union vowed to continue the fight against "slave wages".
Amplats facing protracted asset sale process
The divestment of Anglo American Platinum's non-core Rustenburg assets was likely to be protracted, said analysts.
Anglo chief Cutifani to chair De Beers
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, has been appointed chairperson of De Beers, a position to takes over from Anglo predecessor, Cynthia Carroll.
SA sets aside R5bn for mining, technology
South Africa finance minister, Nhlanhla Nene, set aside R5bn of the country's R1.24 trilliion budget to mining and technology industries.
Platinum future clouded, crunch looms
The future of the platinum market remained clouded but there could be a supply surplus in 2015, said Nomura International.
Master Drilling defies downturn with profit
Master Drilling Group defied the slide in commodity prices and business activity in the mining sector by posting an 11% increase in interim taxed profits of $10.4m.
SA braces for new load-shedding season
South Africa was bracing itself for renewed load-shedding after Eskom said it was fearful the power grid would be constrained again following the summer holidays.
Petra hopeful of diamond restocking
UK-listed diamond company, Petra Diamonds, said it was optimistic there would be restocking in the global diamond market amid signs of economic growth.