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SA copper theft tops R9m in May

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Copper theft in May in South Africa topped R9m, down from the R10m in the previous month, said the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Areva signs R4.3bn deal with Eskom

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AREVA and Eskom sign the contract for steam generators at Koeberg shortly after the French group's rival, Westinghouse, withdrew an interdict against the award.

Mineworker dies at AngloGold Ashanti

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A mineworker was killed in an "equipment incident" at AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng mine in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg.

AngloGold said an Ebola outbreak contained

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An outbreak of the Ebola virus near AngloGold Ashanti's Siguiri mine in Guinea had been contained two months ago.

Goldplat working on West Africa expansion

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Goldplat said it had conducted "numerous high level discussions" with parties aimed at expanding its business in the West African region.

Market talk swirls as readies for South32

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BHP Billiton shareholders were likely to approve the demerger of assets creating South32 but there was little additional certainty about its future.

Glencore hiring new workers for chrome mine

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The Associated Mineworkers and Construction Union said workers fired at a Glencore Xstrata chrome mine would not reapply for jobs.

Mining production up a fifth in October

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Mining production grew 22% in October in South Africa owing to higher output of gold and iron ore.

AMCU forms strike fund, resolve ‘unwavering’

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The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said members had shown 'unwavering strength' to improve wages and would benefit from a strike fund.

Pan African concludes Manica sale

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Auroch has paid Pan African Resources $1.8m in return for 42% in the company leaving the explorer a "nice, clean company".