Zim CoM rejects state-run mineral sales
Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines rejected a mining policy document proposing the state control the sale of minerals and auction mineral deposits.
UK may tighten listing rules amid scandals
The Bumi and ENRC scandals in recent months have raised questions as to whether the UK should tighten its flexible listing regulations.
Gold exploration falls 55% in 2013
A report by consultancy IntierraRMG found that gold exploration had fallen 55% in March year-on-year but cash extraction costs were still higher than the gold price.
Gold in most consecutive losses since 2009
Gold recorded its longest running losing streak in four years as investors preferred equities over the metal.
Zim involved in secretive mining deals
A governance organisation has criticised Zimbabwe's government for concluding a series of secretive mining deals, some involving Chinese companies.
‘Amcu won’t call illegal strike’: Gama
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union (Amcu) said it would not call an illegal strike and wasn't behind the proposed sit-in at Amplats.
Pan African to offset output drop
Pan African Resources said it was seeking means to offset a forecast decline in gold production at its Evander gold mine as it encountered low grade areas.
Soros leads liquidation of gold-backed ETFs
George Soros was among the high profile investors to dump gold-backed exchange traded products last month.
Colourless diamond sells for record $26.7m
The biggest flawless colourless diamond to appear on auction sold for a record $26.7m in Switzerland last night.
Progress in black coal miner push: Gigaba
Malusi Gigaba, public enterprises minister, said there had been progress in efforts to establish a new generation of black controlled coal mining companies.