Diamond market may grow 4% in 2014
De Beers said the diamond market may grow by 4% in 2014, a higher rate than the 3% to 3.5% forecast for the the year in 2013.
Amplats to sue AMCU for R600m
Amplats is suing the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union R600m for damages perpetrated at the firm's premises during strike action.
Rescue starts for trapped illegal miners
Some of the illegal miners trapped in an underground mine east of Johannesburg had been rescued, but it was unclear how many miners were still in danger.
Zuma warns mining sector about disruption
South African president Jacob Zuma said the government would not tolerate any disruption to the mining sector owing to its importance to the economy.
Gold edges above $1,300/oz
The price of gold moved above $1,300/oz following disappointing US economic data and the sense that the metal was oversold.
Motsepe asks forgiveness of Doornkop bereaved
Patrice Motsepe, chairman of Harmony Gold, asked the bereaved families of deceased miners following a fire at Doornkop on February 4 for forgiveness.
Mining continues at AngloGold Mali mines
AngloGold Ashanti said mining at Sadiola and Yatela mines was continuing despite a strike by 2,000 contractors over demands for medical compensation.
Aquarius to return to NUM wage talks
Aquarius Platinum said it would start wage talks with the National Union of Mineworkers after last year agreeing to a hike slightly above inflation.
Mwana Africa to re-open Bindura smelter
UK-listed Mwana Africa is hoping to raise debt that will enable it to re-open the smelter and refinery of Bindura Nickel Corporation.
Guinea completes review of BSG deal
The government of Guinea said it had completed a review into a permitting agreement with BSGG over one of the world's largest untapped iron ore deposits.