BHP Billiton lauded for WMC swoop

by David McKay | 10-Aug-05 14:15 | add a comment

Making no excuse for overt parochialism, the Diggers & Dealers Forum voted BHP Billiton’s takeover of WMC as its deal of the year. Here’s why. Read ›

Newmont chasing more African deals

by Brendan Ryan | 10-Aug-05 13:00 | add a comment

With 16 million oz of African-based gold reserves under its belt, US gold producer, Newmont Mining, has expressed its interest in buying more African ventures. Read ›

Gold Fields not selling Arctic Platinum

by Brendan Ryan | 09-Aug-05 14:00 | add a comment

Gold Fields insists that selling its platinum group metal project is not an option preferring instead to find a partner in taking if forward. Read ›

LionOre signals diversification plan

by Brendan Ryan | 08-Aug-05 16:00 | add a comment

Having recorded phenomenal growth in nickel output from Africa since 2002, the Canadian and Australian listed nickel producer is now considering other metals. Read ›

Newcrest to sell stake after AngloGold rejection

by Brendan Ryan | 08-Aug-05 09:00 | add a comment

AngloGold Ashanti and Newmont Mining have rejected an offer for Boddington from fellow shareholder, Newcrest Mining. The Australians are now putting its 22% stake on the block. Read ›

Friedland takes swipe at BHP

by Brendan Ryan | 08-Aug-05 08:00 | add a comment

Eloquent, gratuitous, rich ... Ivanhoe's Robert Friedland was at his expansive best at Diggers & Dealers this year taking a swipe at "one of those companies that spell their name in letters". Read ›