Sibanye listing is a litmus test for SA appetite
The listing of Sibanye Gold on February 11 will provide a glimpse of how foreign investors view South African risk.
Resolute moves to slash debt through A$140m share deal with institutions
RESOLUTE Mining aims to raise as much as A$200m ($128m) in an equity raise which it will use to reduce debt and part finance...
Barrick merger with Randgold ready to rock and roll
The merger with Randgold Resources “will bode well” for Barrick Gold according to Fitch Solutions Macro Research in a commentary which also forecasts an...
DRDGold weighing AI in effort to cut gold theft
DRDGOLD was examining how by using artificial intelligence systems it could improve crime prevention – an increasing hazard for gold miners especially as the...
Centamin commits to $100m payout in each of next two years...
CENTAMIN today unveiled a mining and dividend return plan for the next four years in which it would guarantee a $100m minimum payout for...
Harmony’s Hidden Valley faces legal battle
Harmony Gold’s Hidden Valley JV in Papua New Guinea is again facing legal action over damage caused by mine-related sediment to landowners along the country’s Watut River.
Shanta to average over 100,000 oz/year after commissioning second mine, Singida
SHANTA Gold has forecast average annual gold production of 103,000 ounces over the next five years with potential for expansion from its recently commissioned...
Canada’s streamers making hay in the Africa
CANADIAN metals investor Sprott was in Johannesburg last month to drum up some business. "We are always looking for opportunities and places to invest...
Gold Fields puts Salares Norte permit delay down to procedure
GOLD Fields confirmed it had received a request from authorities in Chile for further information regarding an application for an environmental authorisation permit for its...
Pretorius defends hedge as survival strategy for DRDGold amid capex spend
DRDGOLD CEO, Niël Pretorius, has defended his company's decision to hedge about a third of company gold production this year, saying that it's necessary...