Marampa stopped amid possible sabotage
Production at the Marampa iron ore mine in Sierra Leone has been stopped following unverified reports of sabotage, said Cape Lambert Resources.
Diamond prices unlikely to firm in short-term
Diamond prices would not be firmer during the Chinese new year in February following a firm but unspectacular Christmas period.
Mineworkers’ lot is improving – Zuma
Progress had been achieved in two years improving the working and living conditions of mineworkers, said South African president, Jacob Zuma.
Ferrochrome price trimmed 3.7% in Q4
The European benchmark ferrochrome price had been settled at 104 US cents per pound (c/lb) in the fourth quarter, a 3.7% decrease quarter-on-quarter.
Platinum may rise on strike conclusion
Platinum may continue to surge because there is less incentive for producers to hold back the price following a five month strike in South Africa.
Lonmin appoints COO Moolman to board
Lonmin has appointed COO, Ben Moolman, to its board, a development it said underpinned its interest in "operational performance and safety".
Developmental pricing a ‘deal-breaker’: CoM
Roger Baxter, COO of the Chamber of Mines, said imposing developmental pricing would be "a deal-breaker" for the South African mining sector.
NUM, BHP to discuss ESOP as Hotazel strike ends
BHP Billiton said it would continue discussions with the union on claims relating to an Esop after the strike at Hotazel Manganese Mines is ended.
Anglo subsidiary, De Beers puts Voorspoed mine up for sale
DE BEERS is to put its Voorspoed mine in South Africa's Free State province up for sale which would mean, were the sale to...
Trans Hex earnings tumble
Diamond producer Trans Hex has reported a first half headline loss per share of 97.2 cents after posting earnings per share of 7.7 cents in the first half of last year.