Lonmin strike hanging in the balance
There was a 50:50 chance that the Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union would press ahead with a strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine.
Congo springs to defence of Chinese
The Democratic Republic of Congo sprang to the defence of Chinese mining companies operating in its borders saying they were not guilty of abuses.
ENRC founders aim bid at company
Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation's founders, and the Kazakh government, are planning a buyout of the company valuing it at $4.7bn.
Rio Tinto to retain diamond business
Anglo-Australian mining group, Rio Tinto, said it would retain its diamond business after failing to find a buyer.
SA platinum may shed 122,000 jobs
South Africa's platinum sector could shed up to 122,000 jobs over the next few years, according to a prominent research strategist.
Gold to claw back some lost ground
Investors may take advantage of the slump in the gold price helping the metal to regain some ground after touching its lowest levels since September 2010.
Zambia held ‘fruitful’ talks with Gemfields
Zambia's mines minister said fruitful discussions had taken place with Gemfields on allowing emeralds to be auctioned offshore.
Canadians Giyani Gold to list on JSE
Canadian gold exploration firm, Giyani Gold, is to list on the JSE on June 26 and said it was hopeful of finding gold among the greenstone belts.
Renamo threatens to disrupt Mozi coal line
Renamo, a resistance organisation that fought a civil war in Mozambique, said it would disrupt the Sena rail route that links the country's coal mines with Beira.
Platinum Australia takeover back on track
The takeover of Platinum Australia by Jubilee Platinum will proceed following an out of court settlement with a disgruntled former contractor of the Australian firm.