Rio expects demand for African copper to rise
Africa has the potential to play a significant part in satisfying what is expected to be strong medium-term growth in global copper demand, Rio Tinto said.
Implats bid R20bn for BRPM
UPDATED: Implats offered to buy the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine for almost R20bn before the deal was scuppered by AngloPlat, says a Royal Bafokeng executive.
Gold One offloads Megamine in White Water
Gold One International has confirmed it is to proceed with spin-off plans for Megamine through a reverse acquisition of White Water Resources.
Demand for Kruger rands soars
Alan Demby, executive chairman of the SA Gold Coin Exchange, said the record high dollar gold price has increasead demand for Kruger rands which have soared to all-time highs over the past few days.
Forsaken mines to receive R40bn repair
Rehabilitating South Africa's 6 000 derelict and ownerless mines will take 28 years to complete at a cost of R40bn, parliament hears.
Randgold in R310m gold shares payout
Randgold & Exploration has announced plans to distribute its Gold Fields stake and about R65m in cash, giving long-suffering shareholders something to cheer about.
Gold price to consolidate, for now
Gold prices have edged lower, pressured by a rebound in the dollar, and may enter a phase of consolidation after a record-breaking rally.
Export price declines may sharpen coal shares
Despite perennial problems, coal mines can be great investments - if you get them at a decent price.
RBH flays AngloPlat for vetoing deal
Royal Bafokeng Holdings has sharply criticised AngloPlat for blocking the sale of Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, saying the major's conduct is indicative of a "tick the box" compliance mentality.
Report leaks smelters’ power secrets
In a legal wrangle to disclose the cost at which Eskom supplies power to BHP Billiton's aluminium smelters, a court is told that BHP's Hillside is the world's cheapest producer.