BHP defends iron ore growth strategy
BHP Billiton's strategy of increasing iron ore production and cutting costs as the price for the mineral plummeted increased Australia's competitiveness.
African Minerals slides into administration
African Minerals is to appoint administrators after failing to repay Shandong Iron and Steel Group, its main lender and partner in the Tonkolili project.
Eskom to buy Optimum export coal
Eskom is to buy export quality coal from Glencore's Optimum coal mine in which it will then blend down at signficant cost - an arrrangement dubbed as "crazy".
Low oil price no panacea, Nick Holland
The low oil price might give companies operating in Africa a boost, but it was unlikely to stay at its current levels, said Gold Fields CEO, Nick Holland.
Gemfields turns in hefty profit increase
Gemfields reported an hefty increase in interim net profit and said steady demand for its products would continue for the foreseeable future.
Gold recycling set to be subdued: WGC
Gold recycling would be subdued after hitting a seven year low, according to the World Gold Council.
Amplats trials safer explosives technology
Amplats has started trialling a new underground blasting technique employing emulsion explosives to improve safety as well as productivity.
Assmang, Rockwell plan jobs cuts, says NUM
Four mining companies operating in the Northern Cape province, including Assmang, were planning to cut 1,031 jobs, according to the NUM.
X2 Resources completes capital raising at $5.6bn
X2 Resources said it had raised $5.6bn in private capital and added that it was assessing a number of opportunities, but was under no pressure to deal as yet.
Value of mining deals higher in 2014 vs 2013
There was an increase in the value of merger and acquisition transactions in the global mining sector in 2014 compared to 2013, said Grant Thornton.