Renamo’s Dhlakama says “no need for war”
Afonso Dhlakama, head of Renamo which looks to be heading for a defeat at Mozambique's national polls, said there was no need for a return to war.
Zimbabwe wary of resuming chrome exports
Walter Chidakwa, Zimbabwe's mines minister, said the country was under pressure to resume chrome exports, but doing so would discourage beneficiation.
Platinum strike to cost SA 0.25% in growth
The platinum sector strike, now in its eighth week, would cost South Africa about a quarter of a percent in economic growth, equal to about R9bn in export revenue.
Glencore Q1 output figures disappoint
Glencore posted a 9% quarter-on-quarter decline in copper production to 350,700 tonnes in a performance an analyst said was disappointing.
Anglo sticks with Minas Rio as prices climb
Anglo American may not sell part of its shares in Brazilian iron ore project Minas Rio as prices for the steel ingredient were on the rise.
Platinum heading for longest losing streak
Platinum was heading for its longest run of quarterly losses in 18 years having fallen every quarter since June last year - and the outlook was not good.
Gryphon targets 2016 for Banfora project
Australian-listed Gryphon Minerals said first gold production from Banfora in Burkina Faso would be in 2016 with total capital likely to amount to $96m.
Sibanye’s Froneman optimistic on AMCU deal
Sibanye Gold said a wage deal with the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union was possible even though the union wouldn't engage in negotiations.
Ghana arrests 1,568 for illegal mining
Ghana, Africa's second largest gold producer, said it had arrested 1,568 foreigners since June 1 for illegal mining.
CoM wants MPRDA amendments to proceed
The Chamber of Mines of South Africa said it had written to mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, asking that he allow amendments to the MPRDA to proceed.