First Quantum to slow $1bn Zambia spend
Vancouver-based First Quantum Minerals would stop or low up to $1bn in investment in Zambia amid an escalating row over taxes in the country.
Illuka considers bid for Kenmare Resources
Australia's Illuka Resources was considering making a bid for Mozambique zircon miner Kenmare Resources.
‘Massive’ turnout at SA’s platinum mines
Platinum industry mineworkers flooded back to work on Wednesday a day after signing of a new wage agreement between producers and AMCU.
Nersa to make Eskom call end-July
The National Electricity Regulator of South Africa would decide by end-July on Eskom's application to have tariffs increased.
S&P downgrades Eskom credit rating
Standard & Poor's downgraded Eskom's credit rating following a similar downgrade to South Africa.
AMCU’s Mathunjwa vows to continue fight
Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union vowed to continue the fight against "slave wages".
Economy will recover from strike: Davies
Rob Davies, trade and industry minister, said South Africa would recover from the five month platinum strike as minerals beneficiation took centre stage.
Gecamines seeking $160m to fire staff
The Congo state owned base metals miner, Gecamines, required $160m to fire 6,000 people, about half of its staff.
Govt. prepares urgent Eskom recapitalisation
The recapitalisation of Eskom had become urgent amid fears credit ratings agencies would downgrade the power utility to below investment grade status.
Burundi to take 15% in Kermas iron ore plan
The government of Burundi is to take a 15% stake in a iron ore, nickel and cobalt mine, said Kermas Group CEO, Danko Konchar who is the majority owner.