Glencore to cut capex, copper falls 3%
Glencore's industrial capital expenditure ceiling for 2015 is expected to be $6bn, down from $6.5-$6.8bn announced in February.
Amplats won’t sell mines on the cheap
Anglo American Platinum told unions last week that it wouldn't sell its non-core assets if they did not meet the group's price targets.
Guinea completes review of BSG deal
The government of Guinea said it had completed a review into a permitting agreement with BSGG over one of the world's largest untapped iron ore deposits.
Strong rand hits Optimum Coal
A weaker export coal price and a stronger rand have put Optimum Coal's earnings under pressure.
Ivory Coast opposition focuses on mining
Ivory Coast opposition candidate Henri Konan Bedie has promised to diversify the cocoa-dependent economy into commodities such as oil and gold as he rallied thousands of supporters just days before a presidential vote.
AMCU demands double in Amplats pay
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has demanded a doubling in pay for Amplats workers to an estimated R12,000 per month.
Anglo ends Mozambique coal search
Anglo American has shut its Mozambique office some 18 months after pulling out of a $380m deal to buy the Revuboe coking coal prospect in the company.
Bauxite trade holds up despite Ebola
Exports of bauxite from West Africa were holding up well despite the problems posed by the outbreak of the Ebola virus in the region.
NUM serves notice to strike at Northam
The National Union of Mineworkers has served notice to strike at Northam's Zondereinde mine which could start as early as Sunday.
Lonmin to press ahead with mine reopening
Lonmin would press ahead with plans to resume mining and break a 15 week strike waged by the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union.