SDT should get more diamonds from miners
The South African government should force mining companies to avail a higher portion of their diamonds for cutting and polishing inside the country.
Shanduka, Pembani deal still on?
Cyril Ramaphosa sold his shares in Shanduka to a non-profit trust and the firm itself rather than Pembani Group as proposed in May.
Strong rand hits Optimum Coal
A weaker export coal price and a stronger rand have put Optimum Coal's earnings under pressure.
Trans Hex ends MOR disposal strategy
Trans Hex has exited the last of its holdings in South Africa's Middle Orange River diamond properties.
There’s pressure on all sides: AMCU’s Gama
Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union treasurer, Jimmy Gama, acknowledged the platinum strike had created pressure for all sides that needed resolution.
Tax rate leaves Zambia mining discontented
Zambia's mining industry was unhappy with the country's proposed corporate tax rate of 35% saying it would dissuade new investments.
Eskom to appoint permanent CEO mid-August
South Africa's government is to appoint a permanent CEO to its power utility, Eskom, by mid-August, said public enterprises minister, Lynne Brown.
Hwange to tackle $70m debt in rights offer
Hwange Colliery would seek capital from shareholders to help it restructure $70m in debt and pay employees amid a decline in the coal price.
Gold starts Q3 with short covering rally
After a disastrous second quarter, the third quarter was more positive for the gold price owing to short covering by investors.
Rockwell posts 9-month loss as costs rise
An increase in production costs, related to the lower occurrence of diamonds, hit the Toronto firm's nine month figures with losses more than doubling.