Platinum firms hopeful of deal next week
South African platinum producers were upbeat on the prospects of a wage deal next week.
Glencore to flush out Lonmin bidders?
The proposed distribution of Glencore's 24.9% stake in Lonmin to its shareholders might also be a ruse to flush out potential bids for the investment.
Ghana censured over gold mine child workers
Companies buying gold from Ghana should ensure the metal wasn't been mined by child workers in the west African country, said Human Rights Watch.
Palladium facing 10% price slip by year-end
An increase in newly mined supplies of palladium from South Africa and record supplies from recycling could see the metal trading at $650/oz by year-end.
O’Flaherty resigns CEO position at AMSA
Paul O'Flaherty is to resign as CEO of ArcelorMittal South Africa effective February 12, the steelmaker said citing "personal reasons" for the departure.
Zambia to push for mineral law by year-end
Zambia's mines minister, Christopher Yaluma, hoped to have a revised minerals law passed by the year-end.
Thermal coal trade starts year warily
Thermal coal prices started 2016 warily with physical cargo values of about $50/t and futures testing $40/t for the first time since 2003
Eskom aims to secure 16% tariff hike
South African power utility, Eskom, will attempt to secure a tariff increase of 16.6% for 2016/17 when it begins hearings with Nersa this week.
Rand Club to close after 128 years
Johannesburg's Rand Club, established in 1887 amid the gold rush that founded the city, is to shut.
DRC to take copper output to 750kt
The Democratic Republic of Congo expected to produce 750,000 tonnes of copper this year despite power problems which is halting full productive capacity.