Amplats sales to support platinum price
Proposals by Anglo American Platinum to sell four shafts in Rustenburg would force new owners to think more cost effectively about them.
Diamond prices to rise in 2015: Mellier
Diamond prices had potential to increase in 2015 as demand was generally in good shape, said De Beers CEO, Philippe Mellier.
Eskom woes hurting SA renewable energy hope
Eskom's parlous financial position were making it difficult for investors interested in making South Africa a top renewable energy hub.
Implats bond hints at possible fund raising
An increase in the yield on Impala Platinum's 2018 dollar convertible note was suggestive the company may return to the market for more funds.
Buy in from workers crucial: Solidarity
Union Solidarity lauded last week's meeting of industry, government and unions on mine peace but said the success of any initiative ultimately lay with workers.
Strikes will hit SA GDP: Nene
Gross domestic product growth in South Africa would be negatively affected by strike action, said deputy finance minister, Nhlanhla Nene.
Membership remains fluid, says NUM’s Baleni
Union membership on South Africa's mines remained fluid, said general-secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, Frans Baleni.
Illegal mining war claims six lives
Police are searching for an armed gang that killed six people on the East Rand which is related to an illegal mining war in the region.
Govt approves conditions for fracking
The prospect of hydraulic fracking in South Africa increased after government published technical regulations on the practice.
BHP name change not intended as riposte to Elliott Group
BHP Billiton has unveiled plans to rebrand itself by dropping the Billiton from its name, a shift that highlights the mining group's Australian roots.
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