Gold Fields’ South Deep heads for Q1 break-even
Better-than-expected production and an increase in the rand gold price could see Gold Fields' South Deep project break-even much sooner than forecast.
First Quantum Zambia power crisis eases
First Quantum Minerals said water levels at Lake Kariba would be recharged taking the pressure off its Kansanshi and Sentinel copper operations.
De Beers doubles sales in first sight of 2016
However, Goldman Sachs expressed concerns De Beers was making unfair comparisons while another diamond firm said the market would remain volatile.
PIC defends Lonmin stake in Parliament
The Public Investment Corporation defended its decision to take its stake in Lonmin up to about 30% saying it was keeping its eye on long-term prospects.
Boje returns to lead coal developer Minergy
Andre Boje, formerly of Wescoal Holdings, has joined unlisted coal development firm Minergy which is developing a prospect in Botswana's Mmamabula coalfields.
Amplats spells out full impact of 2015 pain
Anglo American Platinum numbered the write-off of Atlatsa loans and restructuring costs as among the most damaging to its 2015 full-year figures.
Implats 14 shaft shut after fatal fire
UPDATED - Impala Platinum confirms four deaths at 14 shaft which will be shut following a meeting with mines minister, Mosebenzi Zwane.
Oppenheimer exit looks like genius in mining slump
The sale by the Oppenheimer family of their 40% stake in De Beers in 2011 looks like a stroke of genius given how far mining shares have since sunk.
South32 delivers $81m cut in net debt
South32 cut net debt and said that a review of its manganese ore operations in South Africa was nearing completion.
Acacia Mining directors take 10% salary cut
The Tanzanian gold miner also reduced its gold price assumption for reserves to $1,100/oz as it prepares for "a lower gold price environment".