Xstrata shrugs off Australia tax threat
Xstrata is confident disagreement over future exposure to a proposed mining tax in Australia will not jeopardise around $3bn in new coal mine investments, says a senior company executive.
Xstrata seeks new chair
Xstrata is considering replacing chairperson Willy Strothotte, reports Sky News.
Rio mulls more Alcan asset sales
Rio Tinto may sell some aluminium smelters and refineries with limited growth potential, and is considering a major capital investment at its Alcan unit, according to a report.
Bengwenyama challenged on land claims
A community has claimed the Bengwenyama-Ya-Maswati misled the Constitutional Court over the ownership of land on which Genorah Resources’ prospecting rights were set aside.
Guinea lifts state of emergency
Guinea has lifted a state of emergency in a sign of rising stability in the iron ore and bauxite rich West African state since elections marred by street violence.
WikiLeaks: BHP tried to sabotage Rio deal
A WikiLeaks cable has revealed that BHP Billiton tried to sabotage a $21bn deal between rival miner Rio Tinto and China's Chinalco, according to ABC News.
NMDC to go it alone for Riversdale
State-run Indian iron ore miner NMDC may bid independently for a stake in Africa-focused Riversdale Mining, according to a report
Revamped mining law ready mid-2011
Proposed regulatory reforms to SA's "ambiguous" mining policy will be implemented by the middle of next year, says the department of mineral resources.
State miner to split from CEF
The African Exploration, Mining and Financing Corporation is to become a stand-alone entity that will constitute the nucleus for the state-owned mining company, says government.
Buildmax: ‘wink, wink’ don’t blink
Despite the evidence, Brait and Coronation stick with the "uninspiring" opencast mining contractor.