BHP Billiton rose 4.3% to R239.15, Glencore shares gained 2.73% to R40.57.

The company has been in business rescue for three months.

'The chamber appears to be out of touch with the industry as a whole' - Solidarity.

Miners rebound despite lacklustre copper price.

IDC holds 74% stake.

'We are losing between R25 million and R27 million a day in revenue.'

The group's profit declined 11% in the six months through June.

Outlook remains weak following China slowdown.

Rival union AMCU on Sunday rejected the wage hike offer.

Companies still cutting prices - but only just.

'Prices will ultimately settle at a level where supply and demand are in balance' - Shaun le Roux.

Government to hold urgent meeting with mining houses and unions.

To lowest in over a year - PMI.

Interim dividend of 480 cents per share.

Canada, Australia, New Zealand currencies set to plunge, OppenheimerFunds says.