Anthracite market “under pressue”: Petmin
South Africa's Petmin said the anthracite market was under pressure with export prices falling 15%.
Eastplats sells assets to Chinese for $225m
Eastern Platinum finally brought the curtain down on its activities in South Africa selling the assets to Chinese firm Hebei Zhongbo in a cash deal worth $225m.
Numsa explusion “a disaster”: Vavi
The expulsion of Numsa from Cosatu has been described as "a disaster" by Zwelinzima Vavi, secretary-general of Cosatu.
AngloGold suffers fatality at Mponeng
AngloGold Ashanti said it had suffered a fatality at its Mponeng mine west of Johannesburg following a fall of ground incident.
Eskom disappointed with downgrade
Tsholofelo Molefe, financial director of Eskom, said she was disappointed with the credit rating applied by Moodys' as her company had made "great progress".
Vale sees relief in long-term iron ore market
Brazilian iron ore and coal producer, Vale, said the largest producers of iron ore would survive the current oversupply with prices likely to settle between $90-$100/t.
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.
Randgold may seize on buying opportunities
The slump in the gold market may present opportunities for Randgold Resources to buy production, said its CEO, Mark Bristow.
Eastplats in trading halt ahead of “news”
Eastern Platinum has requested a trading halt to its shares in Toronto and Johannesburg ahead of a news announcement.
Aurora directors may face R24m civil claims
The liquidators of Aurora Empowerment Systems may pursue civil claims against the firm's directors totalling R24m.