Zambia to produce 25% less copper in 2015
Zambia will produce as much as 26% less copper this year owing to power shortages which led to output cuts.
IMF paints bleak picture for SA growth in 2016
The International Monetary Fund has forecast economic growth of only 1.3% in 2016 - the lowest level since recession in 2009
Guinea losing patience over Simandou wait
Guinea was losing patience with the time it is taking Rio Tinto to develop the country's Simandou iron ore deposit.
Kibo bolsters Mbeya coal project
Kibo Mining said the net present value of its Mbeya Coal Power Project was between $214m to $219m following completion of a financial optimisation study.
ANC to urgently end BEE industry standoff
The ANC resolved at its national general council meeting to urgently end a standoff with the mining sector over black empowerment requirements.
Glencore puts copper mines under hammer
Glencore is to sell two copper mines producing 125,000 tonnes of copper concentrate and copper cathode, the group said.
Mick Davis’ X2 last bidder for Rio Tinto coal
Mick Davis' X2 Resources was the last remaining bidder for control of two Rio Tinto Group coal mines in Australia.
Stockpile depletion to hit Tharisa output
Tharisa said the decline in stockpiles at its North-West province mine would result in 'non-optimal' feed to the plant which would affect production.
Glencore hit by short sellers ‘playing’
Glencore non-executive director, John Mack, blamed the wild swings in the Swiss firm's share price earlier this month on short sellers.
Kariba dam being exhausted by Zambia, Zim
Zambia and Zimbabwe drew more water from the Kariba dam than requested by the Zambezi River Authority draining it to 29% of its capacity by September.