October 5, 2015

South Africa’s last bullion bluechip battles relegation

The Johannesburg stock market, the capitalist heart of South Africa's 'City of Gold', is close to relegating the last bullion producer in its bluechip index, the latest sign of the…

October 4, 2015

Africa banking on nuclear power

It’s no secret that Africa’s economic development has been stifled by the shortage of electricity across the continent.

October 4, 2015

30,000 South African coal miners poised to strike

The fate of the South African mining industry is once again in the hands of striking workers.

October 1, 2015

Northam Platinum finalizes Everest asset acquisition

Northam Platinum has finalized the R450 million (Can$43 million) acquisition of Everest Mining assets now that it has received the approval of […]

September 30, 2015

Some 22,000 South Africa mining jobs under threat: union | Reuters

Newly-appointed mines minister Mosebenzi Zwane said the government would challenge job cuts sweeping across the mining industry.

September 29, 2015

Platinum price falls to 7-year low

Platinum price drop below $900 not good news for gold price either.

September 28, 2015

Glencore’s ugly, ugly drop

30% tumble.

September 25, 2015

Dieselgate: Palladium the big winner

Up more than 10% since Volkswagen's emissions admission.

September 25, 2015

Copper to come back up way before iron ore does: OZ Minerals

The company, Australia’s third-biggest copper producer, expects digital-age related technologies to boost demand for the metal.

September 25, 2015

African Potash signs supply deal with Zambia distributor

The contract will give the company, which wants to become a one-stop shop African fertilizer business, a platform to distribute the product across eastern and southern Africa.