Zambia’s largets union agrees 12% hike
A wage agreement with the Mineworkers Union of Zambia, the country's largest, would set the tone for other wage deals.
Petra lifts output despite SA strikes
UK-listed Petra Diamonds lifted September quarter carat production despite being hit by strikes at three of its four South African mines.
AngloGold credit rating due for upgrade
The credit rating of AngloGold Ashanti should be improved after the company had cut costs, lifted production and settled wage agreements.
Botswana holds inaugural diamond sight
Botswana's Gaborone staged the first day of its inaugural sight on November 11 when the world's diamond polishers and cutters met in the capital.
Sishen: Kumba CEO Mbazima’s ‘nightmare’
The Sishen iron ore mine was "a nightmare" for Kumba Iron Ore CEO, Norman Mbazima.
GlencoreXstata listing validates SA mining
Fund managers welcomed the secondary listing of GlencoreXstrata on the JSE saying it validated South Africa as a destination for mining investment.
Amplats’ Dishaba to resume production
Production at Anglo American Platinum's Dishaba mine would restart on Monday evening following a 2,300-strong sit in over the weekend.
Eskom warns of ‘tight system’ for two weeks
Eskom said power availability would be tight for a fortnight following maintenance to unit one at Koeberg, the power utility's nuclear facility.
Shaft sinkers starts on Kibali underground
South Africa's Shaft Sinkers started work on the underground section of Kibali, a gold mine in the Congo in which AngloGold Ashanti and Randgold Resources are shareholders.
Implats, RBPlat agree new royalty scheme
Royal Bafokeng Platinum said it had agreed to adjust the basis of a royalty scheme between itself and Impala Platinum in a way that 'aligns the businesses'.