Glencore Xstrata lifts copper 20%
Glencore Xstrata said it had boosted production of copper in the first half of its financial year was a fifth higher owing to a strong contribution from Africa mines.
Renewed calls for AngloGold spinoff
There have been renewed calls for the demerger of AngloGold Ashanti's South African assets following a heavy decline in its bonds.
China mulls $10bn Simandou infrastructure
China was considering building a rail and port facility at a capital cost of $10bn in an effort to support Rio Tinto Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea.
Solidarity declares wage talks dispute
Solidarity declared a dispute in coal wage negotiations after turning down a 7% offer from the Chamber of Mines.
NUM says killing part of ‘onslaught’
The killing of a shop steward on Monday was described by the NUM as part of an onslaught against it by the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union.
Eskom puts BHP Billiton liability at R11.5bn
Eskom has put the cost of its power contract to BHP Billiton at R11.5bn, double the level it estimated a year previously.
Venkat buys R1.62m of AngloGold shares
Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, spent R1.62m buying the company's shares in a move he said was "time to walk the talk".
Lonmin worker shot dead
A Lonmin worker was shot dead at the firm's Rowland shaft with agency reports saying it may have been a NUM shop steward.
Gold One, Goliath pick up licences
Gold One International and its subsidiary, Goliath Gold, have been granted the right to prospect for gold on the Grootvlei property on the East Rand of Johannesburg.
Anglo declines to comment on rating slide
Anglo American declined comment on a downgrade in its credit ratings by agency, Moody's.