Anglo to relocate head office in cost drive
Anglo American is reportedly moving its head office to cut costs but there was no planned move back to South Africa.
World Bank cuts Madagascar growth prospects
Madagascar's economic growth forecast has been trimmed by the World Bank to 3.5% this year from 4% previously owing to a slowdown in mining activity.
Tax dispute hits Zambia copper output
A tax dispute with miners meant Zambia was unlikely to produce more copper this year than last, said its mines minister, Christopher Yaluma.
Lonmin facing court date with community
The Bapo ba Mogale traditional community is to march at Lonmin's premises in protest against 3,200 planned job losses which it says violates a BEE deal with it.
Zambia sells ZCCM stake for $79m
Zambia has sold a stake in copper producer ZCCM to its National Pension Scheme Authority for $79m to help plug a forecast fiscal gap.
Ghana censured over gold mine child workers
Companies buying gold from Ghana should ensure the metal wasn't been mined by child workers in the west African country, said Human Rights Watch.
Blyvoor focus of ‘urgent’ ministerial meeting
The humanitarian crisis at west Johannesburg mine, Blyvooruitzicht, would be the focus of an urgent meeting led by Ngoako Ramatlhodi, SA's mines minister.
Qatari second thoughts negative for QKR
Qatar's wealth fund is conducting a review of its investment strategy which could be potentially negative for Navachab gold mine owner, QKR Corporation.
Barclays-backed firm to build Botswana mine
A private equity firm backed by Barclays is to build a 3.6 million tonne/year copper mine in Botswana's Kalahari Copperbelt from 2016.
Exxaro Total deal needs community stake
Exxaro Resources must offer shares in Total Coal South Africa to communities before it can have an agreement to buy the firm approved by the government.