Ghana gold output may fall 18%
Gold production in Ghana may fall as much as 18% following cuts at mines, said the country's Minerals Commission.
Resgen says debt, equity markets difficult
Resource Generation said that the decline in coal prices from about 2008 had made the debt and equity markets difficult to work in.
CRG shares boost after equipment gain
Shares in Central Rand Gold gained the most on record after fresh investment allowed it to buy new crushing equipment.
Rockwell surges 70% on diamond finds
Shares in Rockwell Diamonds surged as much as 70% this week as investors responded enthusiastically to the firm's large diamond finds.
Dubai-backed FCF to take on market
A Dubai-based Russian businessman, Alibek Issaev, has bought 50% of Rustenburg's Ferrochrome Furnaces in a deal that involves Sir Sam Jonah.
Implats questions beneficiation plans
Impala Platinum questioned the meaning of beneficiation as contained in proposed amendments to the Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act.
CRG says dam delayed by three weeks
Central Rand Gold said a three-week strike in the construction sector had delayed construction of a dam aimed at stemming the effects of acid mine drainage.
AMCU entitled to strike, says Motlanthe
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union was entitled to strike at mines where it was the majority union, said South African deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe.
Mugabe cabinet leaves investors wary
Robert Mugabe's new cabinet, filled with loyalists, signalled a return to policies that led to a 40% contraction in the economy.
Petmin’s Somkhele mine calls strike
About 100 employees of Somkhele operator, Tendele Coal Mining, have been on strike since September 16 over wages and benefits.