Another suitor for Metorex
Metorex, which is a $1.1bn target for Brazil's Vale, says it has received an interest from another party to acquire the company.
China versus Brazil over Metorex
Market speculation is that a Chinese contender - most likely Jinchuan Mining - has made a play for Metorex in opposition to the bid by Brazilian resource giant Vale.
Metorex sets date for Vale vote
Metorex shareholders will vote on Brazilian group Vale’s takeover offer on July 22 - the date chairperson Rob Still had hoped to be in Iceland on a fishing trip.
Metorex sells Sable Zinc
Metorex has sold its Sable Zinc processing plant in Zambia to Glencore, dealing with one of the issues which has delayed its proposed acquisition by Brazilian resource giant Vale.
Exxaro seeks bid for zinc assets
Exxaro has invited bids for its stake in a zinc and lead mine in Namibia and ownership of a refinery in SA in a move to exit the zinc business, says an official.
Decision on Wild Coast mining imminent
A decision by Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is imminent on an appeal to stop her granting rights to mine titanium from sand dunes along a pristine stretch of the Wild Coast.
Zambia aims to double copper output
Copper output in Zambia will rise to 2 million tonnes by 2015 from around 900,000 tonnes this year as new mines open and others are expanded, says the country's finance minister.
Minmetals admits defeat to Barrick on Equinox
China's Minmetals Resources has bowed out of the battle for copper miner Equinox Minerals, saying Barrick Gold Corp's C$7.3bn bid is too rich.
Vale makes takeover offer for Metorex
Brazil's Vale, the world's largest producer of iron ore, has made an offer to acquire Metorex for R7.5bn, the two companies said.
Metorex in the spotlight
There is market speculation in Johannesburg around an imminent takeover bid for copper producer Metorex, amid news that its COO has quit.