Obuasi viability threatened by illegal miners
AngloGold Ashanti called for Ghana’s military to protect its Obuasi mine which is being overrun by illegal miners.
Ramatlhodi wants to increase BEE demand
SA mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said BEE targets should be extended, and there should be higher discounts on strategic minerals such as coal
Rozier ends 13 year tenure at Eastplats
Ian Rozier, CEO of Eastern Platinum, has resigned after a 13 year stint which ended with the mothballing of its South African operations.
Bristow heartened as DRC commits to talks
Randgold Resources CEO, Mark Bristow, said he was heartened by the Congo's decision to restart negotiations regarding mining code changes.
Zimbabwe sets March indigenisation deadline
Zimbabwe imposed a March deadline for all foreign companies to submit new indigenisation compliance plans.
Palladium surges to 33-month high
Palladium futures are 16% higher this year while exchange traded products backed by the metal rose to a record on supply worries.
Zambia ‘open’ to Mopani job cuts
Edgar Lungu, Zambia's president, could accept job cuts at Glencore's local unit, Mopani Copper Mines, provided a balance was struck.
BHP ups half-year earnings a surprise 31%
BHP Billiton delivered much-promised earnings for the half year taking the stock to a one year high. The performance was related to its iron ore production.
Zimbabwe diamond miners plan to sue Govt.
Zimbabwe Diamond Mining Company planned to sue the government for breach of contract after it banned gem mining in the east of the country.
Anglo credit rating under threat: Moody’s
Anglo American's restructuring plans may not be enough to save its investment grade rating, according to credit rating agency, Moody's.