Anglo director warns SA becoming irrelevant
South Africa's mining industry had all but lost its relevance in the global investment ranking.
DRC, China edges to $660m hydro plant
Chinese companies and the Democratic Republic of Congo are edging towards agreement that will see development of a $660m, 240MW hydropower plant.
Rio “not blinking” in iron ore expansion plan
Rio Tinto lifted third quarter iron ore production 12% in a demonstration it was "not blinking" in its strategy to squeeze the market.
BHP ignores calls to shut operations
BHP Billiton would not close down production as its rivals, including Glencore, had done because its assets were high-margin.
Keaton sustains H1 Vanggatfontein output
Keaton Energy said first half production from its Vanggatfontein was level year-on-year and that it was progressing discussions to sell its anthracite mine.
Zim to post highest gold output in 11 years
Zimbabwe is expected to report its highest gold output figures in 11 years, said Reuters citing the country's Chamber of Mines.
BHP hybrid suggests eyeing M&A targets
The high coupon rate of the $6.5bn BHP Billiton is currently raising through a hybrid bond suggests the firm has specific merger and acquisition targets.
Mboweni warns against thieves in nuclear plan
Tito Mboweni, the former Reserve Bank governor, warned against thieves that are attracted to large projects.
Zim asks chrome producers to cede claims
Zimbabwe asked chrome mining firms to release mineral reserves to new investors, said Reuters citing the country's mines minister.
Sibanye’s Froneman optimistic on AMCU deal
Sibanye Gold said a wage deal with the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union was possible even though the union wouldn't engage in negotiations.