Rio’s Walsh won’t be distracted by Glencore
Sam Walsh, CEO of Rio Tinto, said the group would not be distracted by talk Glencore would resume plans to merge with the company.
Zambia party election illegal: Scott
Guy Scott, acting leader of the Patriotic Front, said the election of justice minister, Edgar Lungu as the party's presidential candidate was illegal.
Chow Tai Fook to seek diamond mines
Chow Tai Fook, the world's largest listed jeweller would seek investments in diamond mines to secure long-term supply.
Swiss vote down gold holding proposal
Gold was sent to a three-week low after 73% of votes in a referendum rejected a proposal that at least 29% of Switzerland's $538bn balance sheet be held in gold.
Aquarius completes $27m Kruidfontein deal
Aquarius Platinum said it had completed the sale for $27m of its indirect interest in the Kruidfontein prospecting right to Pilansberg Platinum Mines.
Kgadima PetroSA appointment rescinded
The appointment of Tshepo Kgadima as chairman of PetroSA has been rescinded following controversy about his coal mining dealings.
Brown calls for patience with Eskom
Public Enterprises minister, Lynne Brown, urged South Africa to show patience with Eskom which was faced with the task of fixing itself.
Lonmin reaches BEE targets
Lonmin concluded three empowerment deals which lifted black ownership in the company 8% and helping it to meet the 26% target set down by government.
Ramaphosa completes sale of Shanduka
Cyril Ramaphosa, South African deputy president, has sold its direct share in Shanduka, a diversified investment house with interests in coal and platinum.
Guinea puts Simandou out to tender
Guinea has put the rights to the Simandou iron ore prospect, formerly owned by BSG Resources and Vale, out to tender with ArcelorMittal and Glencore interested.