Lucara finds largest gem in a century
Canadian diamond mining firm, Lucara Diamond Corporation, has recovered the largest diamond - at some 1,111 carats - in more than a century.
Copper could stunt Glencore fight-back
Further weakness in the copper price might stunt the ability of Glencore to mount a fightback after its shares fell to record lows this year.
Fairtree Hedge Fund triples market return
Betting on declining fortunes for mining firms as well as the banks that lend to them benefited Cape Town fund manager, Fairtree Hedge Fund.
Rio’s Walsh sanguine on China growth fears
Sam Walsh, CEO of Rio Tinto, declared himself unconcerned at reports that China would fail to achieve 7% economic growth this year.
Mozambique mine attacked after shooting
A mine in Mozambique owned by Canadian firm Wildcat Resources was attacked and destroyed on November 9 after mine security shot dead an illegal miner.
RBPlat to delay Styldrift 1 to 2020
Royal Bafokeng Platinum said it had delayed the timing of its Styldrift I project reachign steady state to the first quarter of 2020.
Gold may rebound on safe haven demand
There may be a move towards safe haven investments such as gold following the acts of terrorism in Paris over the weekend.
Mokonyane urges miners to save water
Mining companies have been urged to conserve water by South Africa's water affairs and sanitation minister, Nomvula Mokonyane.
BHP hits 7-year low on dividend fears
Concerns about the ability to pay a progressive dividend have have hit the shares of BHP Billiton which have hit a seven-year low.
SA mining output hits low for year
South African mining production contracted unexpectedly by 4.8% in September — its lowest level in a year — compared to a year ago.