October 11, 2012 South African gold miners reject wage offer Striking gold miners have rejected the industry's latest wage offer, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Thursday, confirming mining companies’ fears of labour unrest lasting longer than expected.
October 10, 2012 SEMAFO announces third quarter gold production of 52,300 ounces The company today announced production totaling 52,300 ounces of gold for the three-month period ended September 30, 2012.
October 9, 2012 Gold One fires over 75% of its workers South Africa's Gold One followed Amplats example and fired Tuesday 1,435 of its 1,900 Ezulwini employees in South Africa, after a week-long illegal strike.
October 9, 2012 Firestone reports diamond quality improvement at Lesotho Africa-focused junior miner Firestone Diamonds reported that the quality and value of diamonds recovered at its Liqhobong plant in Lesotho has improved since the company shut down the plant in…
October 9, 2012 Gamma rays used to find diamonds The University of Johannesburg has successful obtained a patent for a new device which is capable of identifying rocks that contain diamonds.
October 8, 2012 Illegal Chinese gold mining triggers conflict in Ghana Illegal gold mining by Chinese nationals using heavy machinery has fueled resentment and hostility amongst local communities in Ghana.
October 8, 2012 Kumba Iron declares force majeure in South Africa The 40 million tonnes a year Sishen mine only has enough stockpiles for a week.
October 8, 2012 Ruling party aligned union losing grip on South Africa mining NUM's diminishing influence – blamed in part on its political affiliations and its perceived closeness to big business – is most striking at Impala Platinum's Rustenberg mine where its enrollment…
October 8, 2012 South Africa platinum industry to discuss new frameworks South Africa's platinum mining industry met last week to look at a new dispensation for the sector with the help of professional facilitators.
October 8, 2012 Aquarius Platinum dives upon CEO’s sudden departure Shares in Aquarius Platinum have plunged in the wake of the sudden departure of its CEO Stuart Murray.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
