SA ups game (slightly) in Fraser Institute score
South Africa's ability to attract international investors to its mining industry improved marginally, according to a report by the Fraser Institute.
AMCU revised offer rejected by platinum firms
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union adjusted its offer in its first concession of the five week strike, but it was "unaffordable", platinum firms said.
Petmin shrugs off lower anthracite sales
Petmin shrugged off the effects of lower demand for anthracite to post a strong 29% increase in interim profit.
AMCU resolve stronger than expected
The platinum miners' strike was taking longer to resolve than expected which suggested their resolve was much stronger than thought, an analyst said.
Mineworker dies at AngloGold Ashanti
A mineworker was killed in an "equipment incident" at AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng mine in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg.
Mining starts at Universal Coal’s Kangala
First production at Universal Coal's Kangala colliery had begun in terms of a 2 million tonne/year offtake agreement with Eskom.
Zim to negotiate with miners over royalties
Zimbabwe's finance minister, Patrick Chinamasa, said the country would negotiate with mining firms over royalties.
Miranda completes R100m Nkomati deal
Rudolph de Bruin resigned from the board of Miranda Minerals in an apparent rift with its newly appointed MD, John Wallington, according to a report.
Harmony appoints new COO
Harmony Gold has appointed a new chief operating officer in Alwyn Pretorius, a mining engineers with a degree in industrial engineering.
Lonmin workers want to end strike
Workers at Lonmin wanted to return to work and didn't understand how the strike over wages affected their personal circumstances, a spokesperson said.