November 1, 2012 Striking South African coal miners killed at Canadian mine South African police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse a group of striking coal miners a day after security guards killed two workers that had tried to break into…
November 1, 2012 Anglo Platinum miners say they won’t return to work Thousands of dismissed workers at Anglo American Platinum Ltd.’s (Amplats) mine in Rustenburg have still not accepted an offer to reinstate them, the world's largest producer of the metal said…
October 31, 2012 EU delays Glencore-Xstrata merger verdict The European Commission said Wednesday it is delaying the deadline to emit a verdict on Glencore International PLC's $70 billion merger proposal with Xstrata (LON:XTA) after Glencore (LON:GLENA) made concessions…
October 31, 2012 Merrex releases drill results and drilling resumes at Siribaya gold project The Siribaya Gold Project is a 50/50 joint Merrex-IAMGOLD advanced-stage gold exploration project in West Mali.
October 30, 2012 Investors flee Centamin after Egyptian court annuls gold concession The Alexandria-based company tried to pour cold water on the reports and said operations at the mine – the first modern gold mine to open in the North African country…
October 30, 2012 New oil, gas and mineral discoveries boost African economies growth — World Bank Despite setbacks in the global economy, sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow at 4.8% in this year, broadly unchanged from the 4.9% growth rate registered in 2011 and largely on…
October 29, 2012 Xstrata shareholders caught in ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ Could Anglo or Vale free them? Even shareholders choking on $200 million of management bonuses, may have to okay the compensation if they want the deal to go ahead. But Xstrata may have other options beside…
October 29, 2012 Sishen iron ore supply uncertainty to weigh on ArcelorMittal SA’s 3Q results Market observers expect uncertainty to weigh on results
October 29, 2012 No end in sight for Anglo Platinum strike in Rustenberg The strike coordination committee in Rustenberg, South Africa today said that Anglo Platinum workers will continue with their strike movement.
October 29, 2012 Anglo American Platinum offers bonus to bring back miners South Africa’s Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world’s largest platinum producer, has offered to reinstate 12,000 miners fired in early October for illegally striking and pay them a $230) “hardship…
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