Diamondcorp requests grace on debt
DiamondCorp has asked the Industrial Development Corporation to roll up interest payments it is due whilst it tackles geological difficulties at its Lace mine.
SA mining must overcome win/lose: Magara
Lonmin CEO, Ben Magara, said it was crucial South African mining emerges from the win/lose situation in which it currently found itself.
Zambia sells ZCCM stake for $79m
Zambia has sold a stake in copper producer ZCCM to its National Pension Scheme Authority for $79m to help plug a forecast fiscal gap.
Caterpillar braces for 10% sales decline
Mining industry equipment supplier Caterpillar said sales to the sector would fall 10% in 2014 as conditions in the global mining economy remained difficult.
Mugabe cabinet leaves investors wary
Robert Mugabe's new cabinet, filled with loyalists, signalled a return to policies that led to a 40% contraction in the economy.
Oil slides to five-and-a-half year low
Oil continued its downward spiral as there were no signs of Saudi Arabia letting up on supply while political uncertainty in Europe affected the demand outlook.
Wet weather to pose Eskom coal problems
Eskom said it was impossible to completely remove the risk of supply wet coal to its power stations during the summer months when rainfall was greatest.
SA PGM output to fall: Norilsk Nickel
Production of platinum group metals in South Africa would fall in the future owing to under investment, said the Russian miner.
Investigator to testify in Kebble case
An investigating officer will today give evidence in the trial of Brett Kebble murder accused Glenn Agliotti.
Gold heading for better days as output peaks
Global gold production peaked in the third quarter of 2015 and was unlikely to summit those levels again for years to come.